The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will hold A “Vision to Vitality” forum on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Eastern Iowa Community College Urban Campus to help to help area businesses address workforce, supply chain and place making opportunities.
The 9-10:30 a.m. event will be co-hosted by John Deere, KENT Corporation and HNI Corporation.
Among the topics that will be discussed during this year’s Vision to Vitality forum are cultivating the workforce pipeline and proactive steps leaders can take to grow thriving communities that attract and retain talent, a news release announcing the forum said.
Presentation on Eastern Iowa workforce and community advancement efforts also will be featured.
IBC President Joe Murphy will follow with a presentation of the IBC’s research efforts highlighting population growth and the state’s economy. A panel of local leaders will be convened following his president. The panelists for the Eastern Iowa Vision to Vitality event include:
- Rich Dwyer — SVP corporate affairs and enterprise risk, KENT Corporation.
- Thomas Johnson – factory manager, John Deere.
- Jennifer Petersen – vice president, member and community relations, HNI Corporation
The Vision to Vitality forum will conclude with an audience Q&A. Panelist comments and audience feedback are used to help instruct IIBC policy and priority initiatives, the new release.
IBC holds Vision to Vitality forums across the state to produce candid discussions between IBC members and local community leaders about Iowa’s economy and best practices for future growth. Ultimately, these efforts foster statewide collaboration and strengthen Iowa businesses.
