MC 2025 October Eggs & Issues: Talent Attraction & Retention

* 8:00 a.m. Check-in and breakfast 
* 8:30 a.m. Program promptly begins
* 9:30 a.m. Program ends 

Join your Chamber for a panel discussion! The topic of this month's Eggs & Issues will be "Talent Attraction & Retention".  We will dive into this critical topic and hear from regional leaders and workforce experts as they share insights, strategies, and success stories to help your business thrive in today's competitive job market. This is a must-attend event for employers, HR professionals, and community stakeholders looking to build a stronger, more resilient workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead!

A special thank you to our sponsor, Jackson Financial LLC, for investing in this program. 

Our moderator will be Jenny Bolte. Jenny is the Executive Director of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board. With nearly 30 years in workforce development, she has built strong partnerships and led award-winning initiatives that expand opportunity across the region.

The panel will include:
Jim Henderson - Director, Employer Engagement & Recruitment Services at Virginia Tech
Katie Boswell - Executive Director for Onward New River Valley
Kim Simmons - Business Services Coordinator for New River/Mount Rogers Workforce          Development Board
Rachel Taylor - Human Resource Manager at Corning Incorporated 
Molly Sloan - Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University

Register and pay online or contact m.smith@montgomerycc.org
 

Admission: $30 Chamber Members  $50 Non-Members 

Space in limited and reservations are required by no later than Wednesday, October 1st at noon. 



 
The sponsor of this Eggs & Issues is Jackson Financial.

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