State of the Workforce Summit - CareerSource Polk

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Join CareerSource Polk's Business Services Division and Ogletree Deakins for our annual State of the Workforce Summit!

Gain strategic insights as legal experts provide guidance on navigating today’s workplace landscape!

**Schedule of Events*:**

7:30–8:00 am Check-In / Breakfast

8:00–9:00 am Employment Law Legislative Update, Presented by: Bill Grob – Shareholder

9:00–9:10 am Break #1

9:10–10:10 am Employee Leaves Update – The Bermuda Triangle of Leave Laws: Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water, Presented by: John Getty – Of Counsel

10:10–10:20 am Break #2

10:20–11:20 am Immigration and Compliance Update, Presented by: Jack Haverkate – Associate

11:20–11:30 am Break #3

11:30 am–12:30 pm Session 4

Stay tuned for more information!

*Subject to change

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Bonnet Springs Park Event Center, 900 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
Time: 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Attendee Registration Fee: $50
*Registered attendees may receive up to 4 continuing education credits, including Professional Development Credits for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and HRCI.

About Our Partners:

Ogletree Deakins operates 55 offices spanning 32 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and international presence in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. The organization represents employers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies spanning multiple industries. Legal experts will address multiple trending topics including the legal ramifications of AI and other critical employment law information.

Sponsorship Levels:

Partner Sponsor | $2,000

Three (3) complimentary Summit registrations which include breakfast
Company name & tag line announced from the podium as the Partner Sponsor
Company featured as Partner Sponsor in the digital presentation during the breakfast
Company logo on CareerSource Polk’s State of the Workforce Summit event page and event materials

Community Sponsor | $1,000

Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations which include breakfast
Company featured as Community Sponsor in the digital presentation during the breakfast
Company logo on CareerSource Polk’s State of the Workforce Summit event page and event materials

Community Sponsor: Nucor Steel Florida

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2026 State of the Workforce Summit Registration

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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.