BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260115T164500Z DTEND:20260115T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:MEAL with Lakeshore Advantage DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we hear from Lakeshore Advantage about 2025 Industry Trends and Workforce Development over lunch. Data includes interviews from over 120 local executives to gain insights into the opportunities and obstacles affecting economic growth in Allegan and Ottawa counties. \n\n \nAbout our Speaker: Kelly Wandel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Director of Talent Initiatives\, Kelly leads efforts to strengthen the regional workforce by aligning talent strategies with the needs of our Lakeshore region. She collaborates with employers\, educators\, and workforce partners to develop innovative programs that attract\, develop\, and retain talent across the region. With a focus on data-driven solutions and inclusive practices\, Kelly works to ensure a resilient and competitive workforce that supports long-term economic growth. \n\nKelly joined the Lakeshore Advantage team in 2025\, bringing 19 years of experience in higher education and workforce development. Prior to her role with Lakeshore Advantage\, Kelly served as Partnership Manager at Davenport University where she led the development of strategic partnerships with businesses\, K 12 schools\, community colleges\, and local organizations to enhance workforce pathways and build a more resilient talent pipeline in the healthcare sector.\n\nReserve a MEAL Booth!\n\nWant to take your networking to the next level? For just $25\, secure a booth and showcase your business to event attendees. With only two booths available per event\, don't miss out register now to reserve your spot. Exclusively available to Chamber Members.\n\n*To reserve a booth\, register yourself for the event and click the "+/-" button on the right side of the "Additional Items" section. If you have questions\, please contact us at bobbink@hudsonville.org.\n\n \n\nCancellation Policy\n\nBusinesses may cancel their event registration within 72 hours to receive a full refund. After this period\, no refunds will be issued. Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement with the Hudsonville Chamber. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us as we hear from Lakeshore Advantage about 2025 Industry Trends and Workforce Development over lunch. Data includes interviews from over 120 local executives to gain insights into the opportunities and obstacles affecting economic growth in Allegan and Ottawa counties. \;
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About our Speaker: Kelly Wandel

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\nAs Director of Talent Initiatives\, Kelly leads efforts to strengthen the regional workforce by aligning talent strategies with the needs of our Lakeshore region. She collaborates with employers\, educators\, and workforce partners to develop innovative programs that attract\, develop\, and retain talent across the region. With a focus on data-driven solutions and inclusive practices\, Kelly works to ensure a resilient and competitive workforce that supports long-term economic growth. \;

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Kelly joined the Lakeshore Advantage team in 2025\, bringing 19 years of experience in higher education and workforce development. Prior to her role with Lakeshore Advantage\, Kelly served as Partnership Manager at Davenport University where she led the development of strategic partnerships with businesses\, K&ndash\;12 schools\, community colleges\, and local organizations to enhance workforce pathways and build a more resilient talent pipeline in the healthcare sector.

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Reserve a MEAL Booth!

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Want to take your networking to the next level? For just $25\, secure a booth and showcase your business to event attendees. With only two booths available per event\, don&rsquo\;t miss out&mdash\;register now to reserve your spot. Exclusively available to Chamber Members.
\n*To reserve a booth\, register yourself for the event and click the "\;+/-"\; button on the right side of the "\;Additional Items"\; section. If you have questions\, please contact us at bobbink@hudsonville.org.

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Cancellation Policy

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Businesses may cancel their event registration within 72 hours \;to receive a full refund. After this period\, no refunds \;will be issued. Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement with the Hudsonville Chamber.

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