Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Lunda Center at Western Technical College

Michael Richards, board president and Lisa Herr, CEO, of the 7 Rivers Alliance will provide an update on the launch of the Workforce Innovation for a Strong Economy (WISE) Plan and the work of the Regional Executive Steering Committee and workgroups to create a 10-year Workforce Recruitment and Retention Plan for the region. The 7 Rivers Alliance has successfully secured $200,000 to support this project and is facilitating a regional conversation with business and community leaders to identify best practices and gaps in services to support the 246,000 jobs in the 7 Rivers Region.

Attendees will learn some best practices in employee retention and recruitment from a number of local companies. Their unique benefits and incentives have given them a leg up on hiring and retaining their workforce. Come learn their secrets!

Cost of the event (includes lunch) is $20 per person or $108 for a table of six.

Please register by Tuesday, February 21, 2017 by filling out this FORM and returning it to the Business and Industry Services Department at Western Technical College:

BIS – Lunda Center

Western Technical College

400 Seventh Street North

La Crosse, WI  54601