Central/South & East Consortium

Description

DATE: July 30, 2024

TIME: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home - Willow Street

COST: FREE

What to expect:

This summer, we're combining regions to engage even more local business professionals! Join us for one or both sessions in the Northeast/Northwest region or the Central/South/East region. 

If you're interested in learning about...

• What to expect in this year's labor market
• Which industries have the most persistent workforce gaps
• The facts and figures about employment in Lancaster County

...then this event is for you! As we dive into the EDC and WDB's employment figures, you'll gain insider access into the trends that are impacting your business and industry in the coming years. There will be time allocated to discuss ideas and brainstorm solutions, so come ready to learn and engage!

Description:

EDC Lancaster County and the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board partnered to conduct an analysis of labor force trends in Lancaster County, analyzing broader labor market trends and key data points from the past year. Attendees can expect an analysis of labor supply, employment figures, unemployment data, and critical labor challenges prevalent in key industry sectors. The primary objective is to broaden understanding of Lancaster County's workforce landscape while identifying subtle trends or signals that could be overlooked otherwise. The presentation and discussion will offer valuable insights tailored for local policymakers and employers, empowering them to make well-informed decisions regarding workforce development and workplace initiatives.

Agenda: 

8-8:30am - Registration & networking 

8:30-9:00am - Presentation

9-9:30am - Q&A/Discussion

The Consortia program explores opportunities and challenges on a hyper-local level, with business leaders having the chance to weigh in on pressing topics. Each session highlights a different area of the county, including the Northeast, Northwest, Central, and South & East regions.

Thank you to Bizcorp, the Lancaster Chamber’s wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, for sponsoring the consortia program! Bizcorp offers Chamber members exclusive access to a number of bottom-line saving products and services, including telecom and IT services, fleet fueling, business insurance, natural gas, cybersecurity, and electricity procurement.