The Future of Talent
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development proudly present the Future of Talent series, diving deep into the evolving landscape of work. Employers will learn new strategies to attract great talent and build a strong team.
Fall 2024 Series – Maximizing Your People Power
Presented on September 12, 2024
Speaker: Lesa Hanlin, EdD., Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Relations, University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies
October 23, 12-2pm at CitySpace | Register now
Panelists: Jason Boone, Avature; Andrew Sides, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce; Eric Paul, Transition Solutions Enterprises; Kia Parson, Federal Bonding Program; Sherry Lu, James Madison University; Timothy White, University of Virginia; Crystal Malik, McCandlish Holton, PC
Includes lunch
November 14, 12-2pm at CitySpace | Register now
Panelists: Katie Dulaney, Central VA Partnership for Economic Development; Nedra Fleming, UVA Career Center; Jennifer Hynson, Virginia Works
Includes lunch
Admission for Chamber members is $25 per event or $60 for all 3. Admission for non-members is $30 per event or $75 for all 3. Click here to register for the 3-event series.
CitySpace is on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall at 100 5th St NE, in the same structure as the Market Street Parking Garage. Parking validated at Water Street and Market Street garages.
Questions about the Future of Talent? Please contact Jenny Biche, Workforce Development Program Manager, City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development – bichej@charlottesville.gov or 434.970.3117
Questions about event registration? Please contact Ann Marie Hohenberger, Director of Community Engagement, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce – annmarie@cvillechamber.com or 434.295.2808
Past Events
Presented on March 20, 2024
Discussion centers on the evolving landscape of work and the ways in which employers must adapt to remain relevant and competitive. Explore emerging considerations such as the full integration of remote work, ethical applications of AI, and opportunities to future proof your people practices.
Lily Garcia Walton, Chief People Officer and General Counsel of Silverchair, provided insights based upon market trends, research, and her own experiences leading a company through transformative change.
Recruitment Viewed from All Perspectives
Presented on February 21, 2024
Job seekers, service providers, HR recruiters, and business owners all play key roles in recruitment—but they may have different needs and goals. View the recruitment process from various perspectives to understand what works, what doesn’t, and how to incorporate best practices for recruitment to ensure success.
Allyn Sinderbrand & Leigh Townsend with JW Townsend Landscapes, Frank Squillace with Civil Solutions, Brookes Sims with Virginia Career Works, and Roy Fitch with Downtown Job Center share their feedback on what’s needed to attract the best talent.
Presented on February 12, 2024
Get off the hiring treadmill! If you’re tired of the constant struggle to hire, it’s time for a closer look at employee retention. Take back control by creating a workplace where great employees want to stay. Chris Heinz, Carter Myers Automotive Director of People & Associate Experience, shared 10 strategies you can incorporate today to start seeing results!