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MESSAGES FROM OUR ORGANIZERS

DR. CHRISTI HARTER

Vice President of Education & Talent • Greater Spokane, Inc.

Thank you for being here today as we strive to make a positive impact in our community. This event’s planning committee spoke regularly about the power of collaborative efforts and how, together, we can make a bigger impact for all, especially organizations with fewer resources. An example of this is reflected in those who agreed to present today to support you and your organization through their lived experience. We want to focus on the positive and align efforts to make the Spokane region an even better place to live and work.

MARK MATTKE Chief Executive Officer • Spokane Workforce Council

Thanks to everyone for attending today’s Hiring & Retention Strategies event. In this new economic landscape, almost every industry in our region is experiencing challenges in getting the talent they need to grow their business. Our community is known for its ability to roll up its sleeves and work together to develop innovative solutions to tough problems. Our goal for today’s event is to do just that - offer real-world strategies that people can take back and implement right away so we can keep building the momentum of our economic recovery.

DR. WADE LARSON Founder • Optimal Talent Dynamics

Hiring and retaining great talent has arguably never been more challenging than it is in today’s fiercely competitive market. The expectations of the modern workforce have evolved. With the rise of remote work, the gig economy, and technological advancements – we are now experiencing a labor market that is more dynamic yet also fragmented. Businesses can no longer rely solely on common recruitment methods. Thank you for attending the first ever Hiring & Retention Strategies event and we hope you find the content of program essential to attracting and retaining quality talent.

EVENT PARTNER & SPONSORS

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RETENTION HIRING & STRATEGIES

APRIL 19, 2023 • CENTERPLACE

LANCE BECK

LANCE BECK

President/CEO • Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce

This event was developed with these extraordinary community partners to identify the importance of adjusting business hiring and retention efforts in response to the rapidly changing landscape of talent acquisition. It’s more important than ever for Spokane’s regional businesses to come together to learn from one another and exchange ideas on how to adapt to the evolving needs of the modern workforce. Let us embark on this journey together use this event as a platform to share ideas, insights, and best practices that can help us navigate the shifting landscape of talent acquisition.

SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON

The Spokane Workforce Council and Talent Solutions by WorkSource Spokane are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals

The workforce has changed since March 2020. that work, and incorporate best practices for your business. It’s time to understand the new rules, develop solutions with disabilities upon request.

PROGRAM

BREAKFAST MINGLE

STATE OF TALENT: HOW WE GOT HERE, WHERE IT’S GOING, & WHAT WE CAN DO

• Drew Repp Lightcast

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WHO ARE THE WORKERS?

• Dr. Patrick Jones, Eastern Washington University

EMPLOYEE RETENTION & COMPANY CULTURE: YOUR COMPANY’S #1 STRATEGIC PRIORITY

• John Bryant, No-Li Brewhouse

• Greg Larson, The Great PNW

• Moderater: Paul Read, Spokane Journal of Business

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BEST STRATEGIES TO FIND TALENT

• Kyle McCarthy, Davenport Hotels

• Julie Orchard, Providence

• Moderater: Mark Mattke Spokane Workforce Council

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CULTURE & YOUR BOTTOM LINE

• Charlotte Nemec, Canopy Credit Union

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BEST STRATEGIES TO RETAIN TALENT

• Jennifer Koenig, Robert Half

• Katie MacKay, MacKay Manufacturing

• Nicole Sohn, Journey Discovery Center

• Moderater: Dr. Christi Harter, Greater Spokane, Inc.

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BEST PRACTICES, RESOURCES, STRATEGIES, & SOLUTIONS

• Kristie Holzer, Numerica Credit Union/inSHRM

• Matthew Himlie, Greater Spokane, Inc.

• Kevin Williams, Spokane Workforce Council CLOSING REMARKS

PRESENTERS & PANELISTS

JOHN BRYANT

No-Li Brewhouse

A Washington State University alumni, John came to Spokane in 2012 to help transform Northern Lights Brewing Co. into the brand now known as No-Li. After significantly boosting production and numerous awards, John and his wife are now the sole owners of No-Li since 2015.

MATTHEW HIMLIE

Greater Spokane, Inc.

A Career Connect Speciailst, Matthew develops and manages a network of 18-30 year olds interested in career connected learning and STEM opportunities and guides them to career pathways and postsecondary credentialing throughout the Northeast Washington region.

KRISTIE HOLZER

Numerica Credit Union, INSHRM President

An experienced HR leader in the banking industry, Kristie is a Sr. Talent HR Manager with a talent for recruitment and retention. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration focused in Human Resource Management from Eastern Washington University and SHRM-CP certified.

DR. PATRICK JONES

Eastern Washington University

The Executive Director of EWU’s Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis since its inception, Dr. Jones has a Ph.D. in applied and agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was also inducted into the City of Spokane’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

JENNIER KOENIG

Robert Half

With many years of success helping companies find the best talent, Jennifer is the Vice President/Branch Director for the Spokane area. She and her team supports organizations to grow their business through onboarding new talent, regardless of permanent or temporary staffing.

GREG LARSON

The Great PNW & Bison Printing

A graphic artist from The Pacific Northwest, Greg specializes in brand strategy and identity design. He is currently a full-time graphic design artist at Bison Printing in Spokane, WA.

PAUL READ

Spokane Journal of Business

KATIE MACKAY

MacKay Manufacturing

For over 30 years, Katie has served as the Vice President for Mackay Manufacturing, a leading provider of precision machining services located in Spokane Valley. Mackay has a workforce of more than 125 employees.

KYLE MCCARTHY

Davenport Hotels

With 20+ years of HR experience specializing in hospitality management, Kyle has been the Complex Director of Human Resources at The Davenport Hotel Collection since June 2022. He has extensive hands-on experience leading HR initiatives, including, compensation, recruiting, and retention.

CHARLOTTE NEMEC

Canopy Credit Union

As a President/CEO, Charlotte understands that the most important thing she does is take every opportunity to serve others; serve her employees, members, and community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Montana.

JULIE ORCHARD

Providence

The Interim Service Area Chief HR Officer, Julie has a history of working in the private, non-profit & health care industries. She is skilled in employee relations, management, U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), succession planning, and recruiting.

DREW REPP

Lightcast

A writer for Lightcast (formerly Emsi), Drew immerses himself in learning about the intersection of economic development, labor market data, and policy.

KEVIN WILLIAMS

Spokane Workforce Council

A United States Armed Forces Veteran, Kevin holds undergraduate degrees in Public Health and Education, and graduate degrees in Education and Organizational Management. He is currently the Division Executive of Systems Advancement for the SWC.

Publisher of the Journal of Business, Group Publisher of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, and Senior Times newspapers in the Tri-Cities market, Paul has been with the Spokane Journal since it was founded in 1986 and has been involved in the coverage of business news in Spokane for about 39 years. He began leading the Tri-Cities publications after a subsidiary of Cowles Company bought them in late 2022. A Spokane native, Paul is a proud graduate of Eastern Washington University.

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