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West Shore Business & Economic Summit Sessions

All Things Talent

Session One

Summary
This panel is a group of individuals that can provide a slew of knowledge, resources and ideas on Talent. What is working, what isn’t and why will sure to be discussed. The panel will include TaRita Johnson, Senior Vice President, Talent & Diversity with

Creating Impactful Content and Today’s Social Media Landscape

Session One

Summary
This session will be led by Andy and Nick Behling of MI Playground, a Michigan-based company that creates social media and web content for visitors bureaus. This presentation will provide strategy and practical tips for creating impactful content that modern-day storytelling and social media require. Learn more about ways to fill your video content library and how vertical video integrates into social media with a “Show and Tell” theme.

Creative Comp & Wages

Session One

Summary
A Holistic Approach to Compensation: Focusing on Company Culture, Total Rewards, and Attraction & Retention. This session will be led by Lisa Brown, HR Collaborative.

EmergeSkilled

Session Two

Summary
Joe Bamberger of Emerge Consulting will explain the EmergeSkilled program, program in Mason County, designed to connect students in the WSESD Career & Technical Education program with local employers in 'career clusters.'

Access Capital - Small Business

Session Two

Summary
This panel discussion will include Kevin Meyer, President, Trinity Capital LLC; Ray Biggs, President/CEO of West Shore Bank; Marie Elliot, SBDC; and Brian Picarazzi, SBA; and Bobby Fisher, VP of Commercial Lending, WSB.

Talent Retention as a Strategic Journey

Session Two

Summary
Tim Nieboer, VP of Human Resources at House of Flavors, Inc., will lead this valuable session. Excessive turnover is a significant business problem. Learn about key aspects of House of Flavors manufacturing’s journey to become an employer of choice in the area.
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