Higher pay, benefits, incentives and great people are all signs of an awesome place to work. So why are employers having a hard time finding and retaining people that want to work? The Above Board Chamber of Florida’ will address that topic at its February luncheons. The first presentation takes place in Fort Myers from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, at 13950 Bell Tower Dr. That presentation will be followed by the Naples luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 at the Hilton Naples at 5111 Tamiami Trail N.
Business owners say it is more important than ever to find ways to make your workplace desirable and keep your employees on your payroll. Bill Daubmann, CEO/Founder of My Shower Door, is a sponsor and one of the event panelists. He has a long list of advice he will share at the Naples meeting.
“You have to be clever and be aware of what to look for,” Daubmann said. “You have to be aware of what else is out there, and what you can offer that they can’t get someplace else.”
Daubmann will share tips about making your company the place that people want to work by creating a fun environment, one with growth potential and one that has a positive attitude.
Michael Wynn, President of Sunshine Ace Hardware, will be a panelist and sponsor for the Fort Myers meeting. He will entice business leaders to consider how they measure employment engagement and how to effectively communicate with their teams. Wynn will foster discussions on how organizations can stand out and be successful in recruiting, despite a sea of employment opportunities and competition. Wynn will also engage leaders to think about their expectations for wages and the workforce in the future.
“With an ever-tightening workforce environment, a purposeful culture that recognizes and respects each team member is essential to recruiting and retaining employees,” Wynn stated.
The Emcee of the Fort Myers Above Board Chamber luncheon be Joseph DeSena, CFP®, MBA Private Wealth Advisor | Managing Director, Siena Wealth Advisory Group.
Fort Myers panelists include:
- Michael Wynn, President of Sunshine Ace Hardware
- Gary Tasman, Chief Executive Officer/Principal Broker Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida
- Jennifer Thayer, Workforce Planning and Development Program Manager Human Resource at Lee Health
- Williams M. Blevins, President/CEO Gulf Coast Business Bank
Sponsors for the Fort Myers event are Michael Wynn, President of Sunshine Ace Hardware and Williams M. Blevins, President/CEO Gulf Coast Business Bank.
The Naples luncheon will be emceed by Theo Etzel, Director and Partner at Conditioned Air.
Naples panelists include:
- Russell Budd, Owner of PBS Contractors and Wall System Contractors Naples Florida
- Bill Daubmann, CEO/Founder of My Shower Door
- Gary Tasman, Chief Executive Officer/Principal Broker Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida
- Todd Lyon, Administrative Director of Human Resources at NCH
- John R. Huttner, President & CEO of HollingerJobs.com and David J. Hollinger Associates
Naples event sponsors include Bill Daubmann, CEO/Founder of My Shower Door;
Anthony J. Leopizzi, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®,
The cost of lunch is included in event registration. Tickets for the Fort Myers event on or before Monday, Feb. 7, is $37 for members and $42 for non-members. After Jan. 7, it increases to $40 for members and $45 for non-members.
Registration for the Naples event on or before Thursday, Feb. 10, is $38 for members and $42 for non-members. After Feb. 10, it increases to $40 for members and $45 for non-members.
To register for either luncheon, visit AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426.
