February

24 -

 9-11a.m. ~ 3rd Floor Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. Given by: Express Employment Professionals

Generations in the Workforce

Generations in the Workforce is a training program that identifies the four generations of workers who are side-by-side in the workplace for the first time in history. This program will help you manage and work with Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials.

• Identify characteristics of the four generations in the workforce
• Discuss each generation's unique contributions and areas for growth
• Diagnose workplace issues from the generational perspective
  
• Identify potential generational conflicts and help prevent them
• Use motivation and retention tips specific to the different generations

The Generations in the Workforce learning event provides you with the training you need to manage and work with members from the various generations.

Please RSVP to Amber Valdez at amberv@pueblochamber.net or 542-1704

26 - Colorado State University – Pueblo Occhiato University Center, ASG Chambers, 2nd Floor, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo CO, 81001

11 am - noon

Outreach meeting to help businesses and individuals find out about grant and contracting opportunities

Maranda Pleau, Director of Minority and Small Business Outreach, Governor’s Economic Recovery Team

1 to 3 p.m. 

Meeting of the Colorado Economic Recovery Accountability Board

Agenda

Staff updates (reporting process, risk management, outreach, website)

Colorado State University Recovery Act funds update

City of Pueblo Recovery Act funds update

Colorado Department of Transportation risk management update

Healthcare Information Technology Recovery Act grants update

Public comment

Open to the public and media

Contact: Myung Oak Kim, 303-764-7703, Myung.kim@state.co.us

More information is available at www.colorado.gov/recovery

March

4 -

1:30 -4:00 pm Pueblo Community College, 900 west Orman, Fortino Ballroom in the College Center (corner of Orman Ave and Harrison St

Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Workshop

Purpose:          To introduce the region to the expertise available from PTAC, opened in December 2009, to help Colorado businesses obtain government contracts by providing comprehensive assistance

 Who Should Attend: Large and small businesses interested in contracting with government

 Agenda:

1:30-2:45 - Presentation by PTAC staff and counselors

2:45-3:30 – Panel discussion with business specialists from various federal agencies (example, DOD, USFS, NSA, DOT, etc)

3:30 to 4:00 – Networking

 RSVP to Grants@Bennet.senate.gov or by calling 719-542-7550