Mark your calendars for February 6, 2025! You won't want to miss out on this exciting event!
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Alex Area Workforce Summit!
This must-attend event is perfect for managers, HR specialists, and team leaders eager to discover the best strategies for finding and retaining top talent.
Last year's success inspired us to expand our lineup with an additional speaker, offering even more insights from experts in HR and leadership. You'll have the chance to connect with your peers, learn from the best, and be energized to elevate your workforce to the next level. Check out our impressive lineup of speakers below!
This must-attend event is perfect for managers, HR specialists, and team leaders eager to discover the best strategies for finding and retaining top talent.
Last year's success inspired us to expand our lineup with an additional speaker, offering even more insights from experts in HR and leadership. You'll have the chance to connect with your peers, learn from the best, and be energized to elevate your workforce to the next level. Check out our impressive lineup of speakers below!
Location
VIE Church
2671 S McKay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
2671 S McKay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
Date + Time
Thursday, February 6, 2025
8:15 AM -3:00 PM
8:15 AM -3:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN
December 1- January 12
Join Us for Our Next Exciting Summit!
Nov 18-30: Exclusive ticket sales open to WCMN SHRM members ($100)
Dec 1-20: Early bird sales open to the public ($125)
Dec 21-Jan 12: General ticket sales open to the public ($150)
Nov 18-30: Exclusive ticket sales open to WCMN SHRM members ($100)
Dec 1-20: Early bird sales open to the public ($125)
Dec 21-Jan 12: General ticket sales open to the public ($150)
Reach your Target Audience!
Do you offer services to enhance HR functions, leadership, or office management? Looking to connect with HR professionals and business leaders? Explore our affordable advertising and sponsorship options for the summit.
Do you offer services to enhance HR functions, leadership, or office management? Looking to connect with HR professionals and business leaders? Explore our affordable advertising and sponsorship options for the summit.
Speakers
Our speakers were so incredible last year, that we're thrilled to welcome one back and add a fourth session to the 2025 lineup! Check out our experts and their topics below—they're sure to impress!
Due to an unfortunate accident, Pat Dwyer is unable to speak at this time. We are thrilled to welcome Jon Colby as his replacement and look forward to seeing Pat at one of our future summits!
“Yes, and…”
Improving Communication and Leadership Through Improv
The basic rules of improv deal with finding agreement, listening, leading by empowering others, making confident choices, and celebrating those choices. These same attributes can improve productivity, sales, and networking skills, build stronger leaders and teams, boost creativity, and encourage employees and clients to feel more valued.
This interactive keynote will give participants an entertaining opportunity to grow in a safe environment and walk away with valuable skills that can be put to use immediately.
Improving Communication and Leadership Through Improv
The basic rules of improv deal with finding agreement, listening, leading by empowering others, making confident choices, and celebrating those choices. These same attributes can improve productivity, sales, and networking skills, build stronger leaders and teams, boost creativity, and encourage employees and clients to feel more valued.
This interactive keynote will give participants an entertaining opportunity to grow in a safe environment and walk away with valuable skills that can be put to use immediately.
You've Been Ghosted:
3 Steps to Becoming an HR Ghostbuster
Steve is so great, we've asked him to return!
Ghosting is a growing issue for employers, with applicant disappearances reaching new highs. Learn how to become an HR ghostbuster by addressing the top areas where ghosting occurs. Understand the causes to mitigate the issue and keep applicants engaged. We'll also explore the connection between ghosting and quiet quitting.
Join us to become an HR Ghostbuster and keep your workforce engaged!
Come learn to be an HR Ghostbuster, and you will have applicants and employees alike answering the question:
Who you gonna call?
3 Steps to Becoming an HR Ghostbuster
Steve is so great, we've asked him to return!
Ghosting is a growing issue for employers, with applicant disappearances reaching new highs. Learn how to become an HR ghostbuster by addressing the top areas where ghosting occurs. Understand the causes to mitigate the issue and keep applicants engaged. We'll also explore the connection between ghosting and quiet quitting.
Join us to become an HR Ghostbuster and keep your workforce engaged!
Come learn to be an HR Ghostbuster, and you will have applicants and employees alike answering the question:
Who you gonna call?
HEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT,
MARSH MCLENNAN AGENCY
MARSH MCLENNAN AGENCY
Mental Well-being for a Thriving Workforce
Join Erika for an engaging session focused on mental health in the workplace. Tailored for HR professionals and leaders, in this session, attendees will learn about the impact of mental health challenges and what resources employees identify as most beneficial for their mental well-being. We will explore ways to support our team members with empathetic conversations, how to assess mental health initiatives, and identify strategies to cultivate a thriving workforce. Resources will be provided throughout the presentation and slides will be available after the event.
Join Erika for an engaging session focused on mental health in the workplace. Tailored for HR professionals and leaders, in this session, attendees will learn about the impact of mental health challenges and what resources employees identify as most beneficial for their mental well-being. We will explore ways to support our team members with empathetic conversations, how to assess mental health initiatives, and identify strategies to cultivate a thriving workforce. Resources will be provided throughout the presentation and slides will be available after the event.
Vice President of Organizational Development and Customer Experience, Glenwood state bank
Unlocking Potential: Leveraging Gallup Strengths for Organizational Success
Discover how knowing employee strengths can boost individual and team performance. Learn to identify key strengths, align them with organizational goals, and create impactful strategies. Gain actionable insights on building a strengths-based culture, improving employee satisfaction, and driving overall success. Gallup assessment purchase not required but highly recommended! Find more details at registration checkout.
Discover how knowing employee strengths can boost individual and team performance. Learn to identify key strengths, align them with organizational goals, and create impactful strategies. Gain actionable insights on building a strengths-based culture, improving employee satisfaction, and driving overall success. Gallup assessment purchase not required but highly recommended! Find more details at registration checkout.
Register to Attend
Nov 15-30: Exclusive ticket sales open to 2025 WCMN SHRM members ($100)
Dec 1-31: Early bird sales open to the public ($125)
Jan 1-12: General ticket sales open to the public ($150)
No refunds will be available after December 31.
GENERAL TICKET FEES
$125.00 Dec 1-31
$150.00 Jan 1-12
$150.00 Jan 1-12
2025 west central mn shrm MEMBER discount
$50 Off from Nov 18-30
Receive a registration code sent to your member email on November 18 from [email protected]. Enjoy exclusive early access and automatically purchase tickets at a discounted rate. Learn more about becoming a 2025 WCMN SHRM member here.
Receive a registration code sent to your member email on November 18 from [email protected]. Enjoy exclusive early access and automatically purchase tickets at a discounted rate. Learn more about becoming a 2025 WCMN SHRM member here.
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