Broad and Cassel, Florida MEP and Hedrick Brothers Partner with Workforce Alliance to Host 5th Annual Workforce Summit

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workforce Alliance announced that three local businesses are sponsoring and partly underwriting the cost of hosting the fifth annual Workforce Summit on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Broad and Cassel and Hedrick Brothers Construction are both gold sponsors and Florida MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) is the silver sponsor for the Workforce Summit.

Kathryn Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Alliance, said, "We are pleased that three local business-oriented companies are partnering with us to bring another outstanding workforce related presentation to Palm Beach County employers, businesses, educational partners and community organizations.  This industry diversity in sponsorship illustrates the broad appeal that both the speaker and topic have in our community."

John G. Miller, best-selling author of "QBQ! The Question Behind the Question," is the featured speaker.  His presentation, "Personal Accountability and the QBQ," will highlight key points from his published books. The $50 fee for attendees includes participation in the seminar, a copy of Mr. Miller's recent book, "OUTSTANDING! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional," and breakfast.  Seating is limited and walk-ins will be admitted based on seating capacity. Additional sponsorships are also available.

Registration is available on line at www.pbcalliance.com or by calling 561.340.1060 ext. 2360. The event will be held at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 and begins with networking at 7:30 a.m.

Event sponsors include:

Broad and Cassel, a law firm that offers full-service legal representation for individuals, public entities and private enterprises. The firm was founded in 1946 and currently maintains eight office locations and 160 attorneys throughout the state.  For more information, visit www.broadandcassel.com.

Hedrick Brothers Construction, a general contracting and construction management company that was founded and headquartered in Palm Beach County in 1979. According to their website, they offer "exceptional craftsmanship, uncompromising service and professional project management within the South Florida marketplace." For further information, visit www.hedrickbrothers.com

The Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership provides training and support to local manufacturing enterprises by facilitating interaction between industry, government and academia. Their services include: Enterprise Transformation, Performance Based Training, Supply Chain Management, and Innovation. For information, visit www.floridamep.org

Workforce Alliance is the non-profit company chartered by the State of Florida to develop and manage a workforce system in Palm Beach County.   Workforce Alliance conducts the Annual Workforce Summit to convene local businesses and leaders to develop ideas and collaborate on workforce development strategies that will maximize its contributions to the continued economic development of Palm Beach County. For additional information, visit www.pbcalliance.com

SOURCE Workforce Alliance