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NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today

May 02 • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

REGISTER Join us to explore the profound impact of rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and the integration of automation and AI on the future of work. Gain valuable insights into actionable steps to strategically build a workforce that is not only

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Exploring the Future of Manufacturing

May 02 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • NIU Rockford • 8500 East State Street • Rockford, IL

Join us for a Lunch and LearnJoin us to explore the profound impact of rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and the integration of automation and AI on the future of work. Gain valuable insights into actionable steps to strategically build

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Rural Vitality in Northern and Central Illinois

May 02 • 12:00 PM • Webinar

To help our rural communities thrive, rather than just survive, we must better understand their needs and priorities. This webinar provides an overview of research on rural vitality throughout northern and central Illinois and highlights what community leaders think about

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Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop

May 06 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Future of Gas Workshop - Discussion TopicsUnder the Commission’s direction, the Future of Gas proceeding should fully explore potential issues involved with decarbonization of the gas distribution system, develop recommendations for future Commission action, and develop recommendations for any necessary

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Staff Management 2024 Spring Seminar

May 07 • 7:30 AM • Radisson Hotel and Conference Center • 200 South Bell School Road • Rockford, IL

7:30 am Networking & Continental Breakfast8:00 am SeminarRadisson Hotel & Conference CenterREGISTER

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2	3 ★ Furst Staffing Hiring	4	5	6 ★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding ★ Exploring FDI & Incentive Programs in North America	7 ★ Energy Transition Webinar Series: Rural Clean Energy	8
9	10 ★ Furst Staffing Hiring Event	11 ★ Let's Talk Money: Credit Scores Revealed ★ APEX Live Webinar: Starting Government Contracting ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Alton & East St. Louis + 1 More	12 ★ I-RURAL: Research-based Strategies for Illinois Rural Tourism ★ ELEVATE Virtual Reality Career Exploration ★ Virtual Reality Career Exploration Hands on Demo ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Chicago, South/Southwest + 2 More	13 ★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding ★ Effective Linkedin Marketing Strategies ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Waukegan & Rockford + 1 More	14	15
16	17 ★ Workers' Compensation and Safety Conference ★ Summer Outdoor Wise Water Use	18 ★ HR Online Forum: What Employers Need to Know Now ★ EMBRACING CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: Managing and Building Relationships Through the Cultural Humility ★ Power of Pop-ups ★ Let's Talk Money: Secrets for Financial Success ★ CEcD Exam Essentials Workshop + 3 More	19 ★ IMA Executive Forum Hot Topics Roundtable ★ JOIN R1 FOR A SWOT WORKSHOP! Built Environment & Neighborhood ★ Rockford Area Regional Roundtable: Creative Workforce Ideas Lunch and Learn ★ Starting Your Business in Illinois + 2 More	20 ★ The Shifting Legal Tide Against Using Noncompetes in the Workplace ★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Champaign, Danville & Decatur ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Peoria/East Peoria + 2 More	21 ★ Energy Transition Webinar Series - Harnessing Federal and State Opportunities	22
23	24 ★ Economic Development Academy ★ Business Retention and Expansion ★ Furst Staffing Hiring Event + 1 More	25 ★ Economic Development Academy ★ Farmers Market Wellness Fair ★ Changes are Coming to Illinois' Day and Temporary Labor Service Act and Equal Pay Act ★ New Laws Impacting Manufacturers: Temporary Labor Service Act & Equal Pay Act ★ Future-proof your Small Business Finance ★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) + 4 More	26 ★ Economic Development Academy ★ JOIN R1 FOR A SWOT WORKSHOP! Transportation and Infrastructure ★ Economic Development Credit Analysis ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Carbondale ★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) ★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow + 4 More	27 ★ Economic Development Academy ★ Latin @/e/x Economic Summit ★ Latin@/e/x Economic Summit ★ NICNE Summer Shorts: Restricted and Designated Funds ★ Economic Development Credit Analysis ★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding ★ How Marketing Your Region Drives Local Growth ★ CEJA ILLINOIS Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Workforce Programs: Aurora & Joliet ★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) + 7 More	28 ★ Economic Development Academy ★ Economic Development Credit Analysis ★ Energy Transition Webinar Series - Energy Community Support + 1 More	29
30	31 ★ Furst Staffing Hiring Event ★ Community and Economic Development ★ Entrepreneurship Education in Illinois' Rural High Schools + 1 More

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