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SUMMARY:Hospitality & Tourism Industry Forum (AUG 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality Forum: Building Your Workforce for the Future\n\nCalling all Human Resources professionals\, hospitality leaders\, tourism employers\, and talent acquisition specialists!\n\nJoin the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Broward for an informative Hospitality Forum focused on innovative workforce solutions that can help your business attract\, develop\, and retain top talent.\n\n  Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\n\n  Networking & Continental Breakfast: 8:15 AM\n\n  Program: 8:30 AM   10:00 AM\n\n  Attend In Person or Virtually\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\nCharlene Pou\n\nRegional Director\, Southeast U.S.\, Apprenti\n\nDiscover how registered apprenticeship programs can help your organization reduce labor costs\, strengthen employee retention\, and build a sustainable talent pipeline.\n\nWith more than a decade of workforce development experience\, Charlene Pou is a recognized leader in registered apprenticeships\, employer engagement\, and workforce strategy. She will share practical insights and proven approaches that employers can implement to address today's hiring and retention challenges.\n\nSpecial Community Spotlight\n\nYou'll also hear from STARLIFE Group\, developers of an exciting new residential community designed to provide convenient housing options for employees working throughout our hospitality and tourism industry.\n\nLocated near many major employers\, this new community offers an attractive solution for workforce housing. The STARLIFE team will also discuss corporate and bulk leasing opportunities for employers looking to provide convenient housing options as part of their recruitment and retention strategy.\n\nWhether you're responsible for hiring\, employee retention\, workforce planning\, or organizational development\, this forum will provide valuable resources\, meaningful connections\, and actionable ideas you can put to work immediately.\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to network with industry professionals\, enjoy a continental breakfast\, and gain valuable insights that can benefit both your organization and your employees.\n\nRegister today and join us for a morning packed with valuable information\, innovative workforce solutions\, and meaningful connections. This is one Hospitality Forum you won't want to miss!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<hr /><img alt="" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/488/Image/EVONNIE_2026/CSBHOSPITALITYSOCIAL.png" style="width: 100%\; height: 100%\;" />\n<hr />\n<div>\n<h1>Hospitality Forum: Building Your Workforce for the Future</h1>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Calling all Human Resources professionals\, hospitality leaders\, tourism employers\, and talent acquisition specialists!</strong></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Join the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and <strong>CareerSource Broward</strong> for an informative <strong>Hospitality Forum</strong> focused on innovative workforce solutions that can help your business attract\, develop\, and retain top talent.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>&#128197\; Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026</strong><br />\n<strong>&#128355\; Networking &amp\; Continental Breakfast: 8:15 AM</strong><br />\n<strong>&#127908\; Program: 8:30 AM &ndash\; 10:00 AM</strong><br />\n<strong>&#128205\; Attend In Person or Virtually</strong></p>\n\n<h3>Featured Speaker</h3>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Charlene Pou</strong><br />\n<strong>Regional Director\, Southeast U.S.\, Apprenti</strong></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Discover how <strong>registered apprenticeship programs</strong> can help your organization reduce labor costs\, strengthen employee retention\, and build a sustainable talent pipeline.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">With more than a decade of workforce development experience\, Charlene Pou is a recognized leader in registered apprenticeships\, employer engagement\, and workforce strategy. She will share practical insights and proven approaches that employers can implement to address today&#39\;s hiring and retention challenges.</p>\n\n<h3>Special Community Spotlight</h3>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">You&#39\;ll also hear from <strong>STARLIFE Group</strong>\, developers of an exciting new residential community designed to provide convenient housing options for employees working throughout our hospitality and tourism industry.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Located near many major employers\, this new community offers an attractive solution for workforce housing. The STARLIFE team will also discuss <strong>corporate and bulk leasing opportunities</strong> for employers looking to provide convenient housing options as part of their recruitment and retention strategy.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Whether you&#39\;re responsible for hiring\, employee retention\, workforce planning\, or organizational development\, this forum will provide valuable resources\, meaningful connections\, and actionable ideas you can put to work immediately.</p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd">Don&#39\;t miss this opportunity to network with industry professionals\, enjoy a continental breakfast\, and gain valuable insights that can benefit both your organization and your employees.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Register today and join us for a morning packed with valuable information\, innovative workforce solutions\, and meaningful connections. This is one Hospitality Forum you won&#39\;t want to miss!</strong></p>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:HYBRID EVENT IN-PERSON Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 330 N Federal Highway Hollywood\, FL 33320 VIRTUAL Zoom information will be included in the registration confirmation email. ----------
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