Upcoming Events: Jun 4 - Strategic Diversification in the Wake of Defense Cuts

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Chris Chmura

Event Date: June 4, 2014
Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202

From this session you will learn how to use data about your labor market for workforce and economic development planning.  The panel will discuss the types of defense impacts occurring in the Oshkosh region and how the local communities are organizing, responding, and positioning for strategic transformation by leverage their assets. From the education pipeline to the dynamic labor shed, learn how to think about, act upon, and plan effectively in the intersection of labor and industry diversification. 

Moderator:

  • Dr. Chris Chmura, President and Chief Economist, Chmura Economics & Analytics 

Speakers:

  • Katherine Ahlquist, Economic Development Planner, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
  • Leslie Peterson, Chief Operations Officer, Chmura Economics and Analytics 

Conference Website: Association of Defense Communities

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