2010 SEK Business Conference blazes new trail
May 18, 2010
Southeast Kansas, Inc., SE Kansas Human Resources Association, and Labette Community College are pleased to announce the most comprehensive business conference for Southeast Kansas’s Business community in many years. The 2010 Southeast Kansas Business Conference is set for August 5th at Labette Community College in Parsons. Nationally recognized speakers discuss the topics that are most critical to today’s business environment. This is your organization’s unique opportunity to hear and discuss the most up to date information on a wide variety of meaningful issues.
- Online Registration Link
- Single Page Event Flyer (updated June 17th)
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed to benefit small business owners and managers, as well as human resource professionals and financial officers. With the broad range of topics, it is relevant to manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, hospitals, educators, bankers, etc. It is advised to bring as many members of your management staff as possible. There is limited seating (200 max.) so please register early.
Session Topics
- Health Care Reform’s Effect on Business
- KS Dept. of Commerce Incentive, Credits and Awards
- Business Survival in Today’s Political Climate
- Strategic Planning Your Business’s Future
- Business Legal Changes
- Employment Law Changes
- Kansas Legislative Review for 2010 Session and Outlook for 2011
- Controlling Health Care Costs
- Hiring Right the First Time
- Human Resources 101
Presenters/Subject Matter Experts
- KS Sec. of Commerce William Thornton
- Wyatt Wright, Esq.
- Andrew Thengvall, Esq.
- Natalie Bright, Esq.
- Dennis George, CEO
- Russ Moen, SPHR
- Walter Keener, SPHR
- Phil Hayes, SPHR
- Sue Goldsmith, SPHR
Registration Info
Individual Full day cost is: $149
Early bird special prior to July 4th: $134
SEK, Inc. and SEK HR mbrs: $134 (prior to July 4th: $120)
Company discount: Add as many colleagues as you wish for only $49 each!
Limited vendor space and advertising opportunities are available as well. Contact Stacey Stuart, sstuart@rsihomeproducts.com, for more information.
- Online Registration Link
- Single Page Event Flyer (updated June 17th)
Workshop offered to explore social media tools for regional prosperity
May 6, 2010
Heartland 411 is proud to present nationally-known workforce thought leader, Sandra Hastings on Friday, May 14th. The workshop on social media outreach for regional economic development will help the Four-States region boost its one-stop workforce and economic development system outreach through low-cost, high-impact channels.
Following introductions and a brief update on the Heartland 411 initiative, Sandi will guide participants on how to unleash the power of internet tools to improve service delivery for job creation as well program outcomes. After a networking lunch, the workshop focuses on social media techniques to improve business outreach and tools to enhance the image and influence of regional partners.
The workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Springdale, AR. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and participants are encouraged to register quickly.
