ERIE – The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) will host its 12th annual HR Conference on Wednesday, November 6, at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. The daylong event will feature interactive learning experiences, a wide variety of exhibitors, networking opportunities, dynamic expert speakers and great prizes. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Program ends at 4 p.m. All media are invited to attend.
The conference kicks off with the morning keynote address by Andrea Bierer, an MBA instructor, Certified Genius Facilitator and director of Marketing for DBC Remodeling & Construction in Erie, who will present “Unleashing Your Team’s Genius: How understanding everyone’s Working Genius can lead your team from frustration to fulfillment.” Her presentation will be followed by attorneys from the Pittsburgh-area law firm Steptoe & Johnson PLLC who will address “Employee Mental Health and Well Being.” Attorneys from Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. in Erie will then present a law update, “Order in the Court: How Recent Court Decisions are Shaping the Workplace.”
In addition, Life Force Wellness will provide a valuable Wellness Spotlight, followed by the MBA’s second annual HR Person of the Year Award presentation. Final keynote address of the day will be from Debbie Peterson, CSP, a motivational speaker and Clear Impact Leadership Strategist, who will share “Lead Yourself First: Strategies Unlocking Your Potential and Inspiring Others.” Her presentation will explore what authenticity in the workplace looks like, what gets in the way, and strategies to better incorporate this powerful leadership strategy.
"The MBA is proud to be the go-to resource for HR services in the region, and we are grateful to our member companies and sponsors for supporting this year’s conference, especially our premier sponsor, ECCA Payroll," said MBA Vice President and Employment Counsel Tammy Toman, JD, PHR, SHRM-CP. “Attending this conference is not just about gaining knowledge — it’s about becoming part of a vibrant and supportive community, discovering new opportunities, and being inspired to make a difference in your organization and the HR field.”
Event sponsors include: ECCA Payroll, Knox Law, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Widget Financial, C.H. Reams, Duncan Financial Group, VBA, Life Force Wellness, United Concordia Dental, and Gerlach’s Floral.
Cost is $400 for Members, $550 for Nonmembers. To register, visit mbausa.org or contact Melissa Lesniewski at 814/833-3200, 800/815-2660 or mlesniewski@mbausa.org.
For more information about the 12th annual HR Conference, visit mbausa.org/hr-conference.
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