As the largest regional chamber of commerce in WNY, we bring approximately 4,500 people together each year via an unprecedented number of events, meetings, and workshops. Designed to facilitate networking opportunities, encourage business development, support professional development, and drive business advocacy, there is a BNP event for every member of your organization.
Recruit & Retain: An Employer’s Guide to Workforce Development
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Navigating the regional workforce system can sometimes feel like a job in and of itself. The BNP is here to help.
Join us on May 29th as we launch our latest employer resource to help you:
- Understand the “who” and “what” of the regional workforce system
- Provide strategies on such pain points as recruitment, building pipelines, workplace culture, training and retention
- Learn how the BNP can connect you with tools and organizations to tackle your talent challenges.
Agenda
- 11:30 AM– Registration, lunch and networking
- 12:00-1:00 PM - Program
Panelists:
- Jacqueline Hall, Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Investment Board
- Kenya Hobbs, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
- David Rust, Say Yes Buffalo
- Laura Smith, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Complimentary parking available in the visitors lot.
Signature Events:
SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Learn more here
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