Business Networking Luncheon - Working with Veterans
Name:
Business Networking Luncheon - Working with Veterans
Date:
March 31, 2020
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Website:
http://www.unioncountycoc.com
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Many studies show veterans are more productive and have higher retention rates than their civilian counterparts. Therefore, it would seem to make good business sense to hire veterans. However, many companies struggle to translate military skills into corporate assignments.
Commander Paul Bill, Veteran Employment Director of Veterans Bridge Home joins us for this Business Networking Luncheon to discuss the "Why" and "How" of hiring Veterans.
In his talk, he will help employers understand:
Commander Paul Bill, Veteran Employment Director of Veterans Bridge Home joins us for this Business Networking Luncheon to discuss the "Why" and "How" of hiring Veterans.
In his talk, he will help employers understand:
- The benefits of hiring Veterans
- Typical attributes of Veterans, including the hard and soft skills they possess that will be an asset to your organization
- Challenges in reading resumes of and interviewing Veterans
- An overview of on-boarding and retention challenges related to hiring Veterans and what you can do about them
Please note, in response to feedback from our members, changes have been made to the door prize giveaway at Business Networking Luncheons. To give away a door prize at the Luncheon, complete the special “door prize registration” when you register for the event. The number of door prizes to be given away will be limited on a first come, first serve basis with no more than a total of five per event.
A true sailors, ‘sailor,' he spent more than 6 deployments in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea and conducting counter narcotic operations in the Caribbean. Military life has impacted his life in a transformational way. He has been married for 27 years and has married off 2 daughters to military brats and is a proud grand-pops!
Event Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Location:
Union County Chamber
903 Skyway Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
903 Skyway Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
Date/Time Information:
March 31, 2020
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOTE: If you have special dietary needs for your lunch, please include this on your registration.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOTE: If you have special dietary needs for your lunch, please include this on your registration.
Contact Information:
Chamber Staff at 704-289-4567
Fees/Admission:
$15 - Early Bird Member Rate - Ends 3/18/20
$18 - Regular Member Rate - After 11:30 a.m. on 3/18/20
$25 - Non-Member Rate
$50 - Table Display (3 available)
(Showcase your business - includes 1/2 of a 6' table for display & lunch for one)
Registration Ends 3/27/20
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend, you must cancel your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the event, to avoid being charged. You may send an appropriate substitute when necessary; advance notice of substitution is appreciated, but not required.
$18 - Regular Member Rate - After 11:30 a.m. on 3/18/20
$25 - Non-Member Rate
$50 - Table Display (3 available)
(Showcase your business - includes 1/2 of a 6' table for display & lunch for one)
Registration Ends 3/27/20
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend, you must cancel your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the event, to avoid being charged. You may send an appropriate substitute when necessary; advance notice of substitution is appreciated, but not required.
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