All ISSA members are welcome to attend the inaugural ISSA Member Networking Event! Come as you are, have some drinks and heavy apps and enjoy a slice of summer on the patio at Redstone American Grill in Oak Brook.
ISSA Member Networking Event
August 8, 2024
5PM-7PM
Cost to attend: Members $20, Nonmembers $50
Thank you to our sponsors!
You're invited to meet up with the ISSA Young Professionals at Puttery Chicago!
Join this fun group and meet others who are newer to the industry.
ISSA Young Professionals at Puttery Chicago
August 15, 2024
3:30PM-6:30PM
Cost to attend: Members $40, Nonmembers $55
Includes one round of golf, food and drink tickets
Thank you to our Platinum sponsors!
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to host this webinar, presented by Natasha Hemmingway.
In this session, you will learn:
* The 4 components of a Sales Process and the importance of having an authentic & customized sales process in your business *The 6 reasons why people don’t buy and why pricing is NOT one of them * Practical ‘how-to’ steps to transform your mindset around making sales * Proven action steps you can take to boost your sales results immediately * How to win at sales without being sales-y, sleezy, gimmicky or manipulative through Natasha’s unique approach for bringing the HEART not the Hustle to your sales process.
* The 4 components of a Sales Process and the importance of having an authentic & customized sales process in your business
*The 6 reasons why people don’t buy and why pricing is NOT one of them
* Practical ‘how-to’ steps to transform your mindset around making sales
* Proven action steps you can take to boost your sales results immediately
* How to win at sales without being sales-y, sleezy, gimmicky or manipulative through Natasha’s unique approach for bringing the HEART not the Hustle to your sales process.
Successful Sales Tactics: How to Sell With Heart Not Hustle
August 21, 2024
12PM-1PM CST
Cost to Attend: ISSA Members FREE, Nonmembers $39
Attendance at this event earns 1.0 hours CE Credit toward ASA certification
MEET THE SPEAKER
Natasha Hemmingway is an entrepreneurial-based Sales Coach + Speaker and the creator of Heart Not Hustle® Sales System, Convert Your Leads and Hello Client, Hello Cash® —a coaching firm founded with an aim to helping entrepreneurs find, and focus, on the deeper meaning behind their business motivation and sales message. She helps entrepreneurs master their authentic sales process, achieve success and maximize their sales wins by bringing the Heart Not Hustle®.
Thank you to our sponsor, TRICOM!
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to host this webinar, presented by Kortney Harmon, Director of Industry Relations at Crelate, and Host of Full Desk Experience (Podcast)
Session Description:
Forget golden buzzers and judges' critiques – the real talent show is playing out in the cutthroat battle for skilled professionals. In today's competitive landscape, traditional sourcing methods simply aren't enough.
Join us for a session that flips the script on talent acquisition, revealing innovative hacks to unearth hidden gems and build a thriving talent pipeline. This session will:
Leave this session equipped with:
America's Got Talent? More Like We Need Them All! Sourcing Hacks for a Talent Hungry World
September 18, 2024
With a staffing and recruiting career spanning over 15+ years, Kortney has established herself as a highly regarded thought leader, dynamic speaker, and respected industry principal in the staffing and recruiting field. With over a decade of experience, she is a trusted advisor, empowering professionals and organizations to achieve remarkable growth.
As the host of The Full Desk Experience, she facilitates engaging workshops where participants can directly interact with her and gain invaluable insights. Whether you prefer to ask questions live or access our enriching events and shows on your favorite podcast platform, The Full Desk Experience offers a wealth of knowledge to enhance your expertise.
Throughout Kortney's career, she has trained thousands of front-line recruiters, equipping them with the skills and strategies needed to excel in the fast-paced world of talent acquisition. Additionally, she has collaborated closely with countless business owners and executives, helping them overcome growth barriers by identifying and resolving challenges across people, processes, and technologies.
Her expertise has been recognized by prestigious industry organizations, including the American Staffing Association, Staffing Industry Analysts, and soon the National Association of Personnel Services. She has had the privilege of presenting to these influential groups, sharing my insights and thought leadership to inspire and empower professionals in our field.
Beyond her speaking engagements, she has had the pleasure of making guest appearances on various podcasts and providing strategic consulting services to a diverse range of clients. These opportunities have allowed her to expand her network and contribute to the growth and success of numerous organizations.
Thank you to our sponsor, Vensure Staffing Alliance!
Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat
September 24th-25th, 2024
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
Michigan City, IN
Your Hosts for the 2024 Owners and Executives Retreat:
Illinois Search and Staffing Association (ISSA)
Michigan Association of Staffing Services (MASS)
Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS)
Book Your Accommodations at The Blue Chip Hotel
Click Here for Agenda, Speakers and Sessions
Keynote - The Motivation Matrix: Unlocking Worldclass Team Performance
Workshop - Purpose at Work: Workshopping the Secrets of Top Places to Work
presented by:
GABRIELLE BOSCHE
CEO, The Purpose Company
BRIAN BOSCHE
Co-CEO and Cofounder, The Purpose Company
Brian Bosché and Gabrielle Bosché have been called the "Next Generation of Motivational Titans" by Tom Ziglar.
Brian and Gabrielle have personally worked with celebrities, U.S. military officials, and Fortune 50 executives on finding their purpose. They are the co-founders of The Purpose Company, a training and consulting firm based in Dallas, Texas.
Brian and Gabrielle are popular TEDx speakers and have been featured in SUCCESS, NPR, Fast Company, co-hosted Sirius XM, and Forbes.
Their book, The Purpose Factor, has been named a USA Today Top Book to Buy.
Right-Now Solutions for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
JERRY GRADY
Partner, UHY LLP
Jerry Grady is a partner with UHY LLP, a Board Member of UHY Advisors Inc.,and is the Managing Partner for the firm’s Ann Arbor, MI office. He has acquired a wealth of knowledge throughout his 40 years in public accounting.
Jerry is the Chairperson of the firm’s National Staffing Practice, where he leads a team of more than 40 professionals who provide attest, tax, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and M&A services to more than 220 staffing companies across the U.S. Jerry is the past chair of the American Staffing Association’s (ASA) Professional Managerial Section Council, policy council member of the ASA, board member of the Ohio Staffing & Search Association, industry partner board member of the New York Staffing Association, and industry partner member of the Colorado Staffing Association. He is an annual speaker at various staffing conferences across the country such as ASA, Staffing Industry Analysts, TechServe Alliance, the Affiliated Staffing Group, and a multitude of state staffing associations.
Leading Multi-Generational Teams - Perception vs. Reality
MEEGAN KRILEY-MACKAY
Founder and CEO, The Soft Interrogator
Over 30 years of experience as a Leading Subject Matter Expert in Human Intelligence (HI) and Certified Interrogator with the US Department of Defense (DOD), Meegan Kriley-Mackay is changing the Approach to People Skills training in today’s augmented workforce. She believes in humanity and is at the forefront of rebooting Human Resources (HR) into Human Intelligence.
Mergers and Acquisitions
PATRICK MORIN
Partner and M&A Advisor, Transact Capital Partners
Patrick Morin is a partner with Transact Capital Securities, a Richmond, Virginia-based investment banking firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions of privately-owned companies with enterprise values up to $250MM. He was also one of the founding partners of BrightHammer, LLC., a global consultancy engaged by private equity groups, boards of directors, and CEOs to improve the performance of their invested companies. Prior to his current engagement, he was seven years as Senior Vice President with Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-traded company that owned and operated over 24,000 apartments.
Before joining Cornerstone, Mr. Morin was with Dale Carnegie Training for five years and was an instructor for almost two decades. He was certified to lead all Dale Carnegie programs, but specialized in The Sales Advantage, Leadership Training for Managers, and High Impact Presentations. He was ranked among the top instructors globally and was a member of the elite Global Delivery Team.
While a member of the National Speakers Association, he personally conducted thousands of keynotes and training meetings for businesses, associations, government agencies and community groups. Notable groups he’s addressed include: NASA, The National Independent Staffing Association, Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, New Jersey Staffing Association, The National Apartment Association, McDonald’s, and Massachusetts Staffing Association.
Mr. Morin appears on television, radio, and in print as an authority in his field and wrote a weekly column on sales for the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal and www.lendio.com. He serves on the boards of several local charities including the YMCA and the Franks Foundation. Patrick makes his home in Richmond, Virginia and in chairlifts of ski resorts around the country.
Legislative Update
TOBY MALARA
Vice President Government Relations, American Staffing Association
Toby Malara directs ASA's government relations, lobbying, and political activities, including the operations of the associations' political action committee, StaffingPAC. He also advises members on immigration/I-9, paid sick leave, sales tax, and per diem issues. He graduated from Georgetown University and earned a J.D. from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University.
Economic Update
JASON TURNER
Chief Investment Strategist and Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, Great Lakes Advisors
Jason Turner is the Chief Investment Strategist of Great Lakes Advisors. He is a member of the firm’s investment committee, authors market and economic commentary, regularly presents in the media and to professional conferences, and works with client portfolio managers to support institutional and private clients. As the Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, he is responsible for portfolio strategy, asset allocation, and for overseeing the firm’s manager due diligence and selection efforts. He is also a member of the firm’s Operating Committee and Management Committee.
Prior to joining Great Lakes in 2009, Jason served in various roles for Skyline Asset Management and Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Dinner Sponsor:
4 Bronze sponsorship opportunities remaining
Email info@issaworks.com
Register at: https://americanstaffing.net/sw24/
The NAPS 2024 Annual Conference is the premier education Opportunity representing the Search, Recruiting and Staffing Industry. More than 200 attendees are expected to attend this years annual event, which will be held October 27-29, 2024 at The Wigwam in Arizona.
NAPS 2024 Annual Conference
October 27-29, 2024
The Wigwam
300 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
Register Here : https://www.naps360.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1803991&group=
Again this year, we've invited Pinnacle Society members to share their tips and tricks for becoming the very best in the business. Young professionals and seasoned recruiters alike will benefit from attending this panel discussion. This is one of our best training events--hope to see you there!
An Afternoon With Pinnacle Society
November 7, 2024 - 3:00PM-6:00PM
Cost to Attend: Members $25, Nonmembers $50
Ticket includes food and beverage
Meet the Panelists
Rich Bradley, Executive Recruiter, Pinnacle Society, TeamBradley Inc.
Rich Bradley has been in the recruiting industry for over 41 years as a recruiter, mentor, trainer, & leader. He’s also been a member of the Pinnacle Society for 26 of those years. He was a past board member with ISSA for many years prior to moving to Florida 10 years ago. He specializes in IT recruitment for clients mostly in the Chicagoland area in both the contingency and retained marketplaces. Consistently personally billing over $1 million each year, Rich credits his success to a detailed plan, hard work, and surrounding himself with an awesome team. He believes the key to long-term success is the art of building lasting business relationships. By keeping an eye on the marketplace for changing trends and focusing on making excellent culture matches, he consistently delivers top-quality candidates to his clients.
With deep roots in the Chicago area and an extensive candidate network, Rich works on IT opportunities at all levels from support to executive roles and everything in between. Organically, over the last few years, Rich has moved towards a heavier focus on leadership and executive-level roles.
Rich is a sought-after speaker and training facilitator in the recruiting field, and his passion to give back to an industry that has given him so much has him regularly on the road and online sharing his expertise.
Sponsors of Young Professionals at this event:
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