Ann Arbor hosts seminar to "Help Employers Thrive"

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | Source: Concentrate
It's a tough economy. There's no way around the fact. But businesses don't have to face the challenge alone. A number of Ann Arbor-area organizations are teaming up to lend a hand.

Thus the "Help Employers Thrive" seminar on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College's Morris Lawrence Building.

"Employers both big and small are dealing with issues that they have never before faced," says Jesse Bernstein, president of the Ann Arbor Chamber. "This event will connect employers to a wide variety of vital and affordable information and services available right here in our community."

The group coming together to lend a hand includes prominent organizations, such as Michigan Economic Development Corp, Ann Arbor SPARK and Washtenaw County ETCS, among others. They will have information on programs that can assist businesses develop, diversify, find efficiencies, locate financing, attract talent and pursue tax incentives.

"We know the single most important thing we can do to help the community is to help employers not only survive but thrive during these challenging times," says Trenda Rusher, executive director of Washtenaw County ETCS.

There is a nominal registration fee of $25 per person. For information, click here.

Source: Washtenaw County ETCS
Writer: Jon Zemke
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