July Meeting:

 

Date: Wednesday, July 1^st, 2009

Location: Ramada Inn Chilton

Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm

  

SMART Training: Small Business Survival Skills in Tough Economic Times and How to Manage a Layoff

Presented By: Ken Rosevear and Cynthia Marshall, PHR

 SMART Training provides solutions to today’s most pressing business issues.  We’re here to guide your business through these uncertain economic times.  This 12-point program serves as a primer for the implementation of a business plan to manage a small business during the current recession.  Some of the points include...

• Get the list of questions you need to ask your self about the current state of your business.
• Find out what stands between you and making the right business choices for your business.
• Get tips on cutting expenses wisely and making every decision count.
• Find out how to plan for a reduction in workforce.
• Get important tips on how to conduct the meetings with your affected workers.
• Learn about the important tools that both you and your laid off employee will need.

 

Through the SMART Training being offered through YPIC and The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, you’ll discover unique strategies that you can implement immediately to better align your business objectives during these tough economic times.

 

Ken Rosevear’s Bio

Ken’s thirty years of business experience brings a wealth of know-how in managing a business.  He has owned two companies and has held senior management positions, affording him the knowledge and challenge of running a small business.  His success in turning around a struggling company taught him principles he will share in this business survival module.  Ken’s education includes a degree in marketing, graduate of Battelle Institute of Business summer program and other continuing education courses.  Ken’s tenure with the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce keeps him current with the latest business trends and developments.

 

Cynthia Marshall’s Bio

Cynthia joined The Yuma Private Industry Council (YPIC) as their Business Services Officer in April 2009.  Prior to YPIC, she worked for The Sun for 20 years in several positions including sales, training and HR.  In addition, she has been instructing Module 3 of the Supervisory Skills classes at the AWC Entrepreneurial Center for the past three years.  With her decade of experience in HR along with her training background, she brings vast experience and expertise in instructing the Layoff Training.

 

 

LUNCH COST: $18- SHRM National Members & $25- Non-SHRM National Members & Guests (Billing & Pay at the Door Options Available)

RESERVATION REQUIRED: Please RSVP via evite www.evite.com or to ccarbajal@aeafcu.org