Top 10 Reasons You Should Apply for RoleCall's Talent Attraction Summit

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Ahem. So, you may have heard about RoleCall’s Talent Attraction Summit. Wondering if you should apply? We might be biased, but we think you definitely should. In fact, we’re thrilled to present to you the Top 10 Reasons You Should Apply for RoleCall’s Talent Attraction Summit.

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1. You want to help shape the future of economic development.?

Our industry is changing. We have a chance to redefine what success looks like and guide the vision and purpose of economic development for future generations. We get all tingly just thinking about it. You too? Let’s DO this.?

2. You’re proud of the steps you’ve taken on talent, but are wondering, “What now?”

Maybe you’ve created a talent-specific brand and website for your community (YES!). Maybe you’ve invested in some targeted marketing (GO YOU!). Maybe you’ve started using your YP group as a welcoming crew (LOVE THAT!). Wondering where to go from here, how to track success, and convert these efforts into a tangible talent pipeline? That’s exactly what we’ll be covering.?

3. You want to build a talent attraction ecosystem.

Talent attraction is complicated. It’s not just marketing. It’s not just strong relationships with employers. It’s not just grad and veteran retention. It’s not just housing. It’s not just newcomer welcoming programs. It’s all of these things working together meaningfully and productively. It’s an entire ECOSYSTEM. We’ll talk about this ecosystem as a whole, commonly overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and what real engagement looks like.

4. You want to meet smart, awesome people who really GET what you do.

The tricky thing about economic development is that our colleagues are spread out around the nation. There’s usually not more than one Director of Talent Attraction or Economic Development Manager in a city, so we don’t have anyone local to commiserate with and bounce ideas off of. You’re not alone. This conference will give you the network you need to thrive.

5. You have big ideas but are struggling to get buy-in from your board or CEO.

We get it. And we’ll be talking about proven ways to set important context and create buy-in. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of purpose for your talent attraction goals and a plan to make them happen.??

6. You want to visit the Frontier of Economic Development?

What is Flint, Michigan? It’s the birthplace of GM. It’s a beautiful downtown. It’s tragedy and injustice turned resilience and resurgence. It’s shifting narratives. It’s tenacious, vivacious, relentless community. It’s public art and historic theaters. It’s a place to learn, grow, observe, listen, and stretch yourself and your ideas of what’s possible.?

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?7. You’re ready for a new kind of conference.

“Sure, I’ve been to [insert cool city here]. But it was just for a conference.” How many times have you heard or said that? Immersing ourselves in communities isn’t just important, it’s critical to our work as economic developers. We’ll create opportunities to explore and experience Flint and Genesee County with the best hosts the state of Michigan has to offer.

8. You are looking for a balance of big-picture inspiration and practical action steps.?

We talk a lot about how our favorite clients, projects, conversations, and people live in the space between big, lofty goals and on-the-ground, get-it-done pragmatism. We’re creating our programming with this balance in mind. Do we want to inspire you to break out of the box and dream bigger than you thought you could? Absolutely. But we also want you to leave knowing exactly what steps to take to bring these ideas back to your community, in ways that make sense, with the resources you have.

9. You really love where you live.?

Want to know the real secret to talent attraction? Loving your place and wanting to share it with others. We’re bringing together awesome people from all over the country who have one thing in common: they are passionate about their communities. Let’s share the love and empower each other.

10. Joy. Heart. Humor. Curiosity. Enthusiasm. Effusive Honesty.

Those are RoleCall’s core values. We live by them every day. And we promise to infuse them into every second of the Talent Summit. Let’s approach this work with joy and heart. Let’s laugh together. Let’s get curious. Let’s share our enthusiasm and dig deep with honesty and authenticity. Y’all, this is gonna be fun.

Ready to apply? Get more information and fill out the application right here.

Have questions or ideas? Shoot Winona Dimeo-Ediger or Tim Carty a message. We'd love to chat with you.