October 9, 2024
presented by West Shore Bank
OVERVIEW
Featuring sessions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and strategies for business growth, including practical applications of AI in manufacturing and talent retention, the West Shore Business & Economic Development Summit is an event you and your team will want to attend. This summit will also include a session on the political landscape at the state and federal levels.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Location: West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville
Cost: $35 for Chamber members; $50 for non-members (Registration includes Business After Hours entry - see agenda.)
AGENDA
1-2 p.m.: Artificial Intelligence: what it is, what it can do and where it is going. Brian Tol, Chief Technology Officer, SpinDance.
2-2:45 p.m.: Cybersecurity with the Michigan Deputy Attorney General
2:45-3 p.m.: Break
3-3:45 p.m.: Breakout sessions (information below)
3:45-4 p.m.: Break
4-5 p.m.: It’s an Election Year: What is the Scoop at State and Federal Levels? Kevin Courtois - Executive Director, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Holcolmb - CEO, Michigan Chamber of Commerce The federal and state political landscape: potential scenarios and what businesses should be aware of in 2024 and 2025
5- 7 p.m.: Business After Hours Meets Chamber Untapped, sponsored by OxyChem, Ludington Meat Company and Martin Marietta
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
(Upon registration, participants will choose one session to attend.)
- AI for Manufacturing: The Right Place Does your company want to implement AI into some processes but not sure where to start? This session offers a framework to begin incorporating AI to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
- Employee Value Propositions: TaRita Johnson, VP of Talent, The Right Place The what and why: developing a statement as to what your company offers employees in exchange for their skills and commitment.
- Hello West Michigan: Rachel Grey, Executive Director, Hello West Michigan Become connected with Hello West Michigan to elevate talent sourcing and how to tap into available programs and opportunities to attract talent
- Apprenticeships: Julie Sanders, Apprenticeship Specialist, Michigan Works West Central and Evelyn Szpliet, Regional Director of Apprenticeship Services, Networks Northwest Learn about the numerous opportunities for apprenticeships including the creation, funding and execution.
This event is put on by West Shore Community College, Chamber Alliance of Mason County and Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce with presenting sponsorship by West Shore Bank.
