Cascade Engineering’s Cascade Consulting Group and The SOURCE (www.grsource.org) will offer a one-day conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. titled, “Developing a Private, Public, and Non-Profit Collaborative – Exploring Leading Practices:  The Cascade Engineering Welfare to Career and SOURCE Models.”  Attendees of the May 3 event will have the opportunity to learn from both organizations’ experience in assembling successful community collaboratives – involving business, government and non-profit partners – that can provide significant benefits to employers, employees and the community as a whole.

Cascade Engineering will focus on its nationally recognized “Welfare to Career” program, while The SOURCE will share how it is helping to reduce employee turnover by utilizing the best resources of private employers, the public sector and area non-profits.  The agenda will include:

• CEO and state agency panel discussions and Q&A sessions
• Highlights from the implementation of similar models in Denver and Seattle
• Practical guidance from national speakers who have successfully developed community collaboratives
• Attendee networking
  

The complete event agenda is available at http://cascadeconference.eventbrite.com/.

“A key focus of our event is to provide CEOs and other employer representatives a venue for sharing their perspectives on the merits and challenges of developing these models locally,” said Kelley Losey, Director of Cascade Consulting Group.   “Human resources practitioners will also be available to discuss how this approach can complement a strategic workforce development initiative.  The conference will be a unique opportunity to explore proven models for building a stronger business and stronger community.”

The conference will include two optional free events that attendees can select during the registration process. On May 2, the event organizers will host an evening networking opportunity including appetizers and a cash bar.  Attendees are also invited to participate in a tour of The SOURCE at the conclusion of the conference. 

The conference will be held on Thursday, May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Crowne Plaza in Grand Rapids. For room reservations, please call (616) 957-1770. Organizations interested in attending or learning more are invited to visit www.cascadeng.com/csg, or to contact Kelley Losey at (616) 516-1451 or Kelley.losey@cascadeng.com.

About Cascade Engineering – Cascade Consulting Group

Cascade Engineering is a global manufacturer and marketer of multiple products and services supporting a variety of markets including renewable energy, automotive, commercial truck and bus, solid waste and recycling, material compounding furniture, RFID, material handling and consumer goods.  The company’s Cascade Consulting Group (CCG) business unit enables organizations and communities to define and achieve results and profitability through triple bottom line strategies. CCG provides training, mentoring and consulting services based on Cascade Engineering’s “Employer of Choice” practices.  Cascade has been certified by B Lab as a B Corporation, a designation that recognizes companies for their core focus on changing the world for the better through business.

Cascade Engineering

Cascade Engineering

Cascade Engineering is a manufacturer and marketer of multiple products and services supporting a variety of industries including renewable energy, automotive, commercial truck & bus, solid waste & recycling, material compounding, furniture, RFID, and material handling. The Cascade Engineering Family Of Companies is a global company with more than 1,200 employees and 14 business units.

Cascade's world-class engineering, technology and manufacturing allows it to provide leading-edge solutions, while maintaining a strong commitment to lean manufacturing and environmental stewardship. Cascade's business model is rooted in diversification and innovation and a commitment to creating sustainable products and services that contribute to the triple bottom line.

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