Chamber Vision January and February 2018 | Page 5

Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau January and February 2018 5 at the time of writing this we have less than 150 tickets available! (I am writing this before Christmas) Workforce Development, Leadership Development and Housing will take center stage this year. Clark Carpet & Tile, Inc. Workforces across America are changing and seeing challenges they have never seen before. According to SHRM Foundation, 35% of U.S. labor force Pat & Lori Clark - Owners Carpet Vinyl • Countertops Ceramic Tile Carpet • • Tile • Hardwood • Luxury • Vinyl • Window participants will be age 50+ in 2022. This is up from Treatments • Granite & Quartz Countertops • Laminate & Hardwood Flooring 25% in 2002. 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day, and by 2050, the 65-and-older age group is expected to grow by 75%. The 25-to-54 age group will grow by only 2%. Not only is the workforce again, but the supply of younger works is diminishing in comparison. We are uniquely positioned to offer Leadership 821 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 (620) 342-2122 Large Selection in Stock • Sales • Professional Installation Free eStImateS 620-343-6883 620-343-6532 3302 W. 6th 1 BLOCk WeSt Of UPS PeoPle forget how fast you did a job but they remember how well you did training in various shapes and forms. Skill development for aspiring leaders, departments and companies as a whole. Consistent feedback through one-one-one coaching as well as peer coaching is available to help you our members build your team. Read more about peer coaching in this newsletter. We will continue to be purposeful in asking you your thoughts and opinions on how to grow our community, and we will listen. You want us to represent you on interests that affect your business. Our bottom line is to provide value to your membership. It is an honor to work for you our members, and remember, It’s a great day in Emporia; please tell someone! BY BURNAP Featuring bathtime toys that flash, float and sing! 722 Commercial, Emporia 620-342-2645 MON-FRI 8am-5:30pm, SAT 10am-3pm • [email protected]