Building a Strong & Sustainable Workforce

Hosted in collaboration with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and regional workforce and economic development organizations

The Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses event is designed to connect local employers with the tools, resources, and partnerships needed to build a strong and sustainable workforce.

This event focuses on helping businesses:

• Overcome hiring challenges
• Improve employee retention
• Support long-term business growth

Participants will gain insight into workforce programs including:

• Training grants
• Recruitment strategies
• Upskilling initiatives
• Talent pipeline development
• Employer funding opportunities

Programs and resources will be highlighted through partnerships with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Workforce Development organizations.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Ray Ziganto

Director of Innovation and Resources
Valley Industrial Association of Illinois

PANEL DISCUSSION

Featured Panelists

• Emmanuel Davila
  Vice President of Programs & Client Services
  Southland Development Authority
• Anthony Sutton
  Lecturer, Business and Healthcare Administration
  Aurora University
• Susan Lewis
  Certified Public Accountant
  SSL Associates LTD
• Deb Beaird
  Owner
  Beaird Group
• Carolyn Chiovino
  CEO & Certified John C. Maxwell Business Coach
  Express Employment Professionals

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Small Business Owners
• Entrepreneurs
• HR Professionals
• Hiring Managers
• Workforce Development Leaders
• Community Partners

CONNECT • LEARN • GROW