Join us for a full day of meetings with leaders in Iowa state government for the 44th Annual Des Moines Legislative Day. This year's session will definitely be one to watch, and Des Moines Day is your chance to talk directly with the people making it happen. The itinerary is being finalized and will be distributed to participants when complete. Anticipate a 6:15 a.m. Sioux City departure and 4:30 p.m. Des Moines departure. 

Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and now Generation Z.  Why are so many of us frustrated while trying to work with others from a different generation than our own?  Join us for a presentation centered around the various generations currently in the workplace and the common challenges this presents.  Kelley will discuss:

·         The characteristics of the various generations currently in the workplace

·         How age diversity impacts the workplace

·         How to develop strategies for working with individuals from different generations

2020 Bio:  Kelley Ashby is an independent trainer, consultant, and coach who develops and delivers customized training and consultation services focused on helping organizations develop and enhance the competencies and leadership talents of professional staff and students.  She has worked with high schools, colleges and universities, manufacturers, information technology units, career centers, insurance and financial advising companies, the Iowa Board of Regents, entrepreneurs and small business owners.  She has developed and facilitated several leadership topics for mid- and upper-level leaders and managers in the Executive Leadership Academy – Higher Education at the University of Iowa and Chambers of Commerce leadership programs in Ohio and Pennsylvania.  She specializes in developing and delivering customized training and business consultation services focused on “Multiple Generations in the Workplace” and “Emotional Intelligence”.  She is a certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Instructor and helps individuals improve their “EI”—a critical skill required in all positions across all industries—and she works closely with organizations to create workplace cultures where employees thrive. 

Kelley’s goal is to help individuals succeed and organizations achieve their goals by improving employees’ skills, creating positive work cultures, and Increasing employee engagement.

The Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors will host  "Vendor Dos & Don'ts" - a guide to help vendors plan and achieve the most effective vending experience whether it be for the Small Business EXPO scheduled for April 16th, or another vending opportunity.
  

The Small Business Education Series, is a peer-to-peer information exchange presented by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. Join us each month as a local subject matter expert will share their expertise and experience on timely, focused topics important to small business owners. Whether it's accounting, HR, legal, banking & finance, marketing, or management the Small Business Education Series will give you the tools and knowledge you need to more effectively run your small business.