Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Location: Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
2nd Floor Citizens Bank & Trust Auditorium, 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Time: 8:00 am-2:30 pm
Attendee Registration Fee: $25
The registration fee primarily supports our programming and mission, with $10 of the fee considered a donation to help cover event costs. Thank you for supporting our organization!
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Note: HRCI and SHRM credits are available for all sessions.
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Sponsorship Levels:
Community Sponsor | $500
Your sponsorship helps support the logistics and programming that make this event possible, including event setup, materials, meals and refreshments, and other attendee experience costs.
- Reserved table with company signage
- Company logo featured on event marketing materials
- Sponsorship “Thank You” announced on our social media platforms and e-newsletter
- Company name announced from the podium as a Community Sponsor
- Company logo featured on event website
- Recognition in the Employer’s Edge Additional Resources packet
- Company logo featured as a Community Sponsor in the digital presentation during the event
Supportive Sponsor | $250
Your sponsorship helps offset the costs of hosting the event and supports the resources, materials, and logistics needed to provide a meaningful experience for attendees.
- Reserved table with company signage
- Company name announced from the podium as a Supportive Sponsor
- Company logo featured on event website
- Recognition in the Employer’s Edge Additional Resources packet
- Company logo featured as a Supportive Sponsor in the digital presentation during the event
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Schedule of Events:
8:00–8:25 am: Registration and Breakfast – Welcome and Introduction to the Business Services Division Staff
Enjoy coffee and pastries as you meet the Business Services team and kick off the day’s seminar!
8:30–10:00 am: Session 1 – “Recruit and Onboard with Impact” presented by Jessica Williams, Vice President of Recruitment, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union | 3x Best Places to Work Award Winner
Creating a strong team starts with recruiting great people and continues with a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, and motivated to grow. Explore strategies to attract talent, foster engagement, and build a team that wants to stay.
10:00–11:30 am: Session 2 – “Motivating, Training, and Retaining” presented by Tina King, Human Resources Generalist, American VULKAN Corporation | 3x Best Places to Work Award Winner
Employees are one of an organization’s most valuable resources, and success depends on more than simply hiring good people. Creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, motivated, and empowered to grow helps drive engagement, performance, and retention.
11:45 am–12:30 pm: Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch and connect with fellow attendees before the afternoon sessions begin.
12:30–1:30 pm: Session 3 – “Can Your Employees Afford to Work for You?” presented by Arthur Harris, Assistant Director of Business Services, CareerSource Polk
Join us for an interactive session where attendees work through real-world scenarios employees face in providing for their families.
1:30–2:30 pm: Session 4 – “Building Stronger Businesses Through Military Talent” presented by Andres Reyes Soto, DVOP/LVER (CODL) Government Operations II, CareerSource Polk
Explore the value of military talent in the workplace and how employers can leverage the skills and experience veterans bring to their organizations. Attendees will learn:
- The benefits veterans bring to the workplace.
- How military skills translate into civilian careers.
- Effective strategies for recruiting and retaining veterans.
- How CareerSource Polk can help employers connect with veteran talent.
2:30 pm: Seminar Ends
A copy of the CareerSource Polk official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7342 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. One hundred percent (100%) of all contributions benefit CareerSource Polk – Registration Number CH18066.