Berrien County and surrounding area organizations are providing education, training, and advice to businesses and nonprofit organizations on how to overcome the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. All programming is detailed below and features subject-matter experts on a range of topics that will provide businesses with best management practices and key information on how to operate effectively now and post pandemic.
Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass, Van specializes in educating, training, and employing individuals of all ages. They work with local businesses to find out what keeps them up at night and help them tackle the most pressing challenges they may face, including attracting and retaining talent. If you are an employer in Southwest Michigan looking to hire individuals or if you simply want to provide additional resources to your team, visit our website. The Michigan Works! website is regularly updated with local hiring events, mobile food pantry stops, training events, and more!
COVID-19 Overview: Legal & HR Guidance for Employers to Traverse the New Normal
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have had to wrestle with many difficult questions and situations with their employees. As pandemic conditions persist, even more questions have arisen on top of the old, unanswered ones. What PPE protocols can employers require? Can you fire employees afraid to come to work? Who is considered an essential employee? What new legal risks do businesses face amidst this pandemic, and how can they protect themselves from such risks? How do employers show compassion for their employees while maintaining their workforce and workflow? How do you provide considerations for unique situations while maintaining fairness for all of your employees? In this seminar, these questions and more will be answered as our two guest experts from the legal and human resources field explain how their companies have traversed these issues, and how yours should consider doing so as well.
This webinar is presented by Barbara Moore, Associate Attorney at Varnum Attorney at Law in Grand Rapids and Cliff Allen, Human Resources Project Specialist at Spectrum Lakeland Health in St. Joseph.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KmrfAvxWTWmNif962VnsrA
Starting a Business During a Pandemic
Are you considering opening a small business right now? Is this right time for you? What should you be considering before launching a business? The SBDC at WMU is hosting an open conversation with those interested in opening a business or planning to pivot their current business model as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join us for an opportunity to have your questions answered by Michigan Small Business Development Center consultants: Tamara Davis and John Schmitt.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_koKuPqbXR4OAaiaNvt2oEg
Join the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber for coffee and conversation every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.
These chats are open to everyone and are meant to serve as a forum for discussions and questions related to the pandemic. Anyone interested in joining can contact [email protected] for an event link.
BERRIEN REOPENS is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
SUPPORTERS:
U.S Small Business Administration
Berrien County Health Department
Women's Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce
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