Growing & Retaining A Diverse Workforce For A Vibrant Future
Join us for conversations about how we encourage and grow local talent and recruit others in order to grow our community in equitable, thoughtful, and dynamic ways.
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June 29 – Growth and a Diverse Workforce: Where Are We Now?
Series Moderator: Clark Duncan, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Economic Development Coalition, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Lakesha McDay, Executive Director Governmental & Community Relations, UNC Asheville
- Scott McLean, Director, Talent Management, The Biltmore Company
- Nathan Ramsey, Director, Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, Land of Sky Regional Council
- Kidada Wynn, Executive Director, Student Services, Asheville City Schools
July 27 – Growth & Retaining A Diverse Workforce From Within Buy Now
- Joseph Jamison, Equity and Network Development Specialist, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
- Kevin Kimrey, Director of Economic and Workforce Development, AB Tech
- Keynon Lake, Founder, My Daddy Taught Me That
- Alex Mitchiner, City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA)-Workforce Programs Coordinator, City of Asheville
- My Daddy Taught Me That participant
- CAYLA participant
August 31 – In-migration: Recruiting & Retaining A Diverse Workforce Buy Now
- Debra Campbell, City Manager, City of Asheville
- Meherwan Irani, Founder, Chef and CEO, Chai Pani Restaurant Group
- Jorie Matijevich, Regional Vice President of Human Resources, Mission Health
- John Russler, Plant Manager, EATON Corporation
- Avril Pinder, County Manager, Buncombe County
All events take place at the Crowne Plaza Asheville Expo Center. Doors open at 8am for networking and breakfast and the program begins at 8:30. Tickets are $25 per event or you may purchase a series ticket for $70.
Table sponsorships (eight seats per table) are available here and are $350 per event or $1000 for the three event series. If you prefer to pay by check, please give us a call at 828.255.7102 or email leadershipasheville@unca.edu to request an invoice.