Fort Collins Chamber and Talent 2.0 Partners host event to support regional workforce
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and regional Talent 2.0 partners will host the second annual Talent Summit, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m., October 4 at the Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway in Loveland.
Finding and keeping key talent will continue to be a challenge for employers throughout the Northern Colorado region. The business community is encouraged to attend, show support of the work being done, gain new insights and access novel tools that can create their future workforce.
“As we dive deeper into issues affecting our regional workforce, we are now implementing solutions and coming up with great resources that we hope help our employers find and keep the best people,” said Ann Hutchison, Chamber Executive Vice President. “With the Talent Summit, we want attendees to partake in the discussion, collaborate on new ideas and take back insights and resources to use as part of their recruiting and retention processes.”
The Talent Summit, established as part of the Align, Attract and Retain Talent initiative in the Chamber’s Northern Colorado Prospers Campaign, will include a morning of presentations, an insight into Talent 2.0, a discussion on trends and platforms for talent attraction, a sneak peek at new employer tools and an Employer Resource Fair.
The Keynote speaker will be Dr. Josh Packard from the The Packard Group. He will be presenting on “Becoming an Employer of Choice” and touching on how to think differently to drive true and lasting innovation in your organization. Dr. Packard has a passion for translating complex academic ideas into accessible and actionable insights for industries who are looking to engage and inspire a new, modern workforce that has shifted dramatically in recent years.
Tickets are $40 and on sale now by clicking here.
Thank You 2019 Talent Summit Sponsors:
Gold: UCHealth
Silver: Columbine Health Systems and Elevations Credit Union
Bronze: BizWest, Chapel & Collins and MadWire
Event: AlphaGraphics and Sign-A-Rama
Talent 2.0 Partners
Talent 2.0, made up of the Fort Collins Chamber, City of Fort Collins Economic Health Department, City of Loveland Economic Development Department, Larimer County Economic Development Department, Larimer County Workforce Center, Loveland Chamber of Commerce, OneNoCO and United Way of Larimer County, believe talent and workforce are essential aspects of a healthy economy. The mission is to actively support employers in finding, attracting and retaining the talent they need by connecting regional employers with residents and residents with better economic opportunities.
About Northern Colorado Prospers and Align, Attract and Retain Talent
Northern Colorado Prospers (NCP) is a five-year strategic initiative of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce designed to address four specific challenges facing business in Northern Colorado. Fix North I-25; Align, attract and retain talent; Bold voice of business and Retain and expand existing business.
Goal 2: Align, Attract and Retain Talent
The region needs a dynamic labor market that provides employers with the workforce they need both today and in the future. More than ever before, successful communities will be those whose employers can find talent and whose residents can find jobs that let them work to their full potential. The Chamber will implement strategies to ensure a competitive advantage for area employees through quality workers and for area workers through quality jobs.
About the Fort Collins Area Chamber
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading business association in Northern Colorado, dedicated to helping business succeed. Investing in the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce puts members in contact with more than 1,230 business owners and managers in the market. For over a century, the Fort Collins Area Chamber has helped shape the Fort Collins region into one of the most livable places in America. For more information about the Chamber, call (970) 482-3746 or visit www.FortCollinsChamber.com.