2025 Regional Talent Summit

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Competing for Talent- How Employers and Communities Win Together

Our Panelists:

Molly Moses

Lindy Hall

Gina Valent

John Sherwood

Nick O'Bruba

Population Retention and Growth

Our Panelists:

Lisa Long

Brenda Linert

Betsy Bresnahan

Lance Willard

Bill Johnson

Services and Program Funding to Support Attraction and Retention of Talent

Our Panelists:

Mary Ann Kochalko

Susie Wickline

Kim Barrell

Shaelynn Ballard

Craig Sernick

Why Second Chance Hiring Works

Our Panelists:

Marc C Houk

Jeremy Simpson

Jordan Nye

Michael Swiger

Frederick (Rick) Zeigler

How Registered Apprenticeships & Technical Training Can Support Talent Attraction and Retention

Our Panelists:

Gary Hartman

Holly Endicott

Robert Eggleston

Sherri Downey

Keynote: Generational Differences in the Workplace (GenZ)

Our Panelists:

Dr. Meghan Grace

Expanding Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

Our Panelists:

Shelley Murray

Ron Klonowski

Nia Hall

Paul Garchar

Melissa Capple

Unlocking Veteran Talent: Meeting Workforce Needs Through Hiring and Training

Our Panelists:

Matt Falter

Corbin Baker

Tyler Emley

Dena Baptiste

Derick A Young

Leveraging Resources to Overcome Barriers to Employment

Our Panelists:

Carol Holmes-Chambers

Maria Spencer

Jennifer Wallace

Mollie Williams

Mental Health and Recovery in the Workplace

Our Panelists:

Julie Michael Smith

Natasha Cramer

Jeff Magada

Andrew Juhola

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