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SUMMARY:Lakes Region HR Exchange SEP 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Lakes Region Chamber and Leddy Group invite business leaders\, HR professionals\, managers\, and employers from across the region to join us for an interactive HR Exchange focused on one of today's most pressing workplace challenges: Recruiting and Retaining Talent.\n\n \n\nToday's workforce landscape continues to evolve\, bringing new challenges for organizations of all sizes. From attracting qualified candidates in a competitive labor market to creating workplace cultures that inspire employees to stay and grow\, employers are seeking innovative solutions to build and maintain strong teams.\n\n \n\nTogether\, we'll explore questions such as:\n\n\n	How are organizations successfully attracting top talent?\n	What workplace benefits and culture initiatives matter most to today's employees?\n	How can businesses improve employee engagement and reduce turnover?\n	What leadership strategies are making a difference in retention?\n	How can employers build stronger talent pipelines within our local communities?\n\n\n \n\nLeading the conversation will be:\n\n \n\nCindy Bates\, Chief People Officer\, The Common Man Family of Restaurants\n\nWill Stewart\, Executive Director\, Leadership New Hampshire\n\nJessica LaPaglia\, Regional Director\, Leddy Group\n\n \n\nThrough their unique perspectives and experiences\, our panelists will share insights\, challenges\, and successful strategies they are using to make a meaningful impact within their organizations and throughout the Lakes Region community.\n\n \n\nThis is not a traditional presentation. We encourage attendees to participate\, share experiences\, ask questions\, and engage in a dynamic discussion with fellow professionals facing similar workforce challenges. Whether you're struggling to fill open positions\, looking to strengthen employee retention\, or simply interested in learning what is working for others in our region\, this event will provide valuable takeaways and networking opportunities.\n\n \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for a morning of learning\, connection\, and conversation.\n\n\n\nReserve your free spot today!\n\nSeating is limited.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">The <strong>Lakes Region Chamber</strong>&nbsp\;and <strong>Leddy Group</strong> invite business leaders\, HR professionals\, managers\, and employers from across the region to join us for an interactive&nbsp\;<b>HR Exchange</b>&nbsp\;focused on one of today&#39\;s most pressing workplace challenges:&nbsp\;<b>Recruiting and Retaining Talent.</b></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">Today&#39\;s workforce landscape continues to evolve\, bringing new challenges for organizations of all sizes. From attracting qualified candidates in a competitive labor market to creating workplace cultures that inspire employees to stay and grow\, employers are seeking innovative solutions to build and maintain strong teams.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; 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font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">How are organizations successfully attracting top talent?</span></span></li>\n	<li style="font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span role="presentation" style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">What workplace benefits and culture initiatives matter most to today&#39\;s employees?</span></span></li>\n	<li style="font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span role="presentation" style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">How can businesses improve employee engagement and reduce turnover?</span></span></li>\n	<li style="font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span role="presentation" style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">What leadership strategies are making a difference in retention?</span></span></li>\n	<li style="font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span role="presentation" style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">How can employers build stronger talent pipelines within our local communities?</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">Leading the conversation will be:</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; 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font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">Through their unique perspectives and experiences\, our panelists will share insights\, challenges\, and successful strategies they are using to make a meaningful impact within their organizations and throughout the Lakes Region community.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">This is not a traditional presentation. We encourage attendees to participate\, share experiences\, ask questions\, and engage in a dynamic discussion with fellow professionals facing similar workforce challenges.&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">Whether you&#39\;re struggling to fill open positions\, looking to strengthen employee retention\, or simply interested in learning what is working for others in our region\, this event will provide valuable takeaways and networking opportunities.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of learning\, connection\, and conversation.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="color: rgb(36\, 36\, 36)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; margin: 0px\;"><br />\n<span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; font-size: 11pt\; line-height: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: inherit\;">Reserve your free spot today!<br />\n<em>Seating is limited.</em></span></span></p>\n
LOCATION:WORK Lakes Region 51 Elm St Suite 107\, Laconia\, NH 03246
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