BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250514T163000Z DTEND:20250514T183000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Leveraging the Power of Generational Diversity for a Competitive Advantage in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Join the ARCC for a panel discussion on leveraging the power of generational diversity for a competitive advantage in the workplace.\n\n\n\nIn contemporary workplaces\, human resources and business leaders are encountering a wider range of generational demographics in their workforce as people work longer into their sunset years often as a second or third act after their formal retirement. This dynamic presents a unique challenge of devising strategies to encourage an environment that promotes high engagement\, loyalty\, and productivity\, among various generational groups.\n\n\n\nFor years\, organizations have recognized the compelling business case for cultivating a multi-generational workforce. A multi-generational workforce fosters innovative thinking and enables employers to access a broader spectrum of potential talent. However\, more than half of employers have indicated that they do not incorporate age as a factor in their recruitment efforts.\n\n \n\nThose who fail to leverage the benefits of a multi-generational workforce find themselves at a disadvantage regarding innovation\, institutional knowledge\, employee engagement\, and workforce stability. Given the permanence of generational diversity within the workforce\, it is prudent for organizations to cultivate an age-inclusive culture.\n\n\n\nThis panel discussion is presented by the ARCC Women's Business Council (WBC) and open to ALL to attend. Please share with your colleagues!\n\n \n\nThis year's panel includes:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n Elizabeth Miller\n\n President & CEO\n\n Miller Industrial\n\n Manufacturing\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n Brian Rollo\n\n Founder\n\n Brian Rollo\n\n Consulting Group\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n Jennifer Massey\n\n Founder & CEO\n\n Integra HR\, LLC\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n Cam Cardinale\n\n Director of Community Relations\n\n Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL)\n\n \n \n\n Tracey Wardwell\n\n Assistant VP/Branch Manager\n\n Capital Bank\n\n Panel Moderator\n \n\n Tricia Rogers\n\n President & CEO\n\n Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce\n\n Panel Moderator\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about our panelists:\n\n\n\nElizabeth Miller\, President & CEO\, Miller Industrial Manufacturing\n\nHolding a Master of Science in Education from The College of St. Rose in the field of Communication Disorders\, Elizabeth dedicated 30 years to serving as a Speech and Language Therapist in the Saratoga Springs City Schools. After the death of her husband Myles in 2007\, she transitioned to CEO for Miller Mechanical Services and has expanded and grown the company. She purchased and renovated multiple buildings in downtown Glens Falls and opened The Park Theater and Park and Elm Restaurant and Market. She launched Sunset Farm in 2012.\nShe has actively participated in various boards including The Prospect School\, SUNY Adirondack\, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC)\, Glens Falls B.I.D and St. Mary's St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School. Additionally\, serving as Vice President of the Glens Falls Civic Center Coalition and currently holding board positions with the Park Theater Foundation\, Arrow Financial Corporation\, and the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board.\n\n\n\nBrian Rollo\, Founder\, Brian Rollo Consulting Group\n\nBrian helps leaders create transformational results through keynotes\, workshops\, and coaching. After managing hundreds of employees in the corporate space\, Brian became obsessed with unpacking the secrets to leading so that people want to follow. He soon struck out on his own and now works with leadership teams around the country along with forward-thinking local companies\, empowering their leaders and equipping them to lead with authenticity\, purpose\, and sustainable strategies that transform organizational culture and drive exceptional results.\n\n\n\nBrian's book\, "The 10 Habits of Influential Leaders" has inspired leaders around the country and taught them the benefit of leading with influence as opposed to relying on their titles.\n\n\n\nBrian's unique blend of practical wisdom and innovative thinking has earned him a reputation as a transformative force in leadership development. \n\n\n\nJennifer Massey\, Founder & CEO\, Integra HR\, LLC\n\nWith over 30 years of executive experience in various industries\, Jennifer is an entrepreneur\, innovator\, and strategic visionary transforming clients' cultures and their employees. Jennifer's genuine passion for helping others focuses on the "Aha" moments and doing what is right even when it is hard. Her grit\, perseverance\, and knowledge have given her company the foundation to have an impressive trajectory of expansion and growth over the last five years. Integra focuses on HR and people development complexities\, so leaders can focus on their core business\, avoid mistakes\, and maximize the ROI in solid people and culture practices.\n\n\n\nEarly in her career\, Jennifer built HR and training functions when they did not exist. Over the years\, she has achieved valuable expertise in HR\, training and development\, organizational transformation\, compliance\, risk management\, operations\, and program development. Jennifer received her Business Management degree with a concentration in psychology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She is passionate about learning and has earned multiple HR certifications and an Employee Assistance Coaching Specialist certification. Jennifer is also a certified facilitator in Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors and certified in Mental Health First Aid.\n\n\n\nThere is one more thing\, and it goes beyond Jennifer's love for HR and connecting people to the right resources. During her career\, she spent ten years working in human services reconnecting with her true purpose by giving back and serving her community. In 2020\, Jennifer formed Integra's Give Back & Impact program to support numerous organizations serving vulnerable populations. Lastly\, Jennifer has served on numerous boards and was an elected Board of Education member for six years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the East Greenbush Education Foundation and Mom Starts Here.\n\n\n\nCam Cardinale\, Director of Community Relations\, Southern Adirondack Independent Living\n\nCam Cardinale is a dedicated community leader\, advocate\, and policy champion committed to uplifting marginalized communities across Upstate New York. As the Director of Community Relations at Southern Adirondack Independent Living\, he spearheads government affairs\, community advocacy\, fund development\, and external relations\, working to advance accessibility and inclusion. In addition\, Cam serves as the President of Lower Adirondack Pride\, where he leads strategic planning and operations to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in the North Country\, ensuring they are heard\, valued\, and represented. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the ARCC for a panel discussion on leveraging the power of generational diversity for a competitive advantage in the workplace.
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\nIn contemporary workplaces\, human resources and business leaders are encountering a wider range of generational demographics in their workforce as people work longer into their sunset years &ndash\; often as a second or third act after their formal retirement. This dynamic presents a unique challenge of devising strategies to encourage an environment that promotes high engagement\, loyalty\, and productivity\, among various generational groups.
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\nFor years\, organizations have recognized the compelling business case for cultivating a multi-generational workforce. A multi-generational workforce fosters innovative thinking and enables employers to access a broader spectrum of potential talent. However\, more than half of employers have indicated that they do not incorporate age as a factor in their recruitment efforts.
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\nThose who fail to leverage the benefits of a multi-generational workforce find themselves at a disadvantage regarding innovation\, institutional knowledge\, employee engagement\, and workforce stability. Given the permanence of generational diversity within the workforce\, it is prudent for organizations to cultivate an age-inclusive culture.
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\nThis panel discussion is presented by the ARCC Women'\;s Business Council (WBC) and open to ALL to attend. Please share with your colleagues!
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\nThis year&rsquo\;s panel includes:
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\n Elizabeth Miller
\n President &\; CEO
\n Miller Industrial
\n Manufacturing
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\n Brian Rollo
\n Founder
\n Brian Rollo
\n Consulting Group
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\n Jennifer Massey
\n Founder &\; CEO
\n Integra HR\, LLC
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\n Cam Cardinale
\n Director of Community Relations
\n Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL)
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\n Tracey Wardwell
\n Assistant VP/Branch Manager
\n Capital Bank
\n Panel Moderator
\n Tricia Rogers
\n President &\; CEO
\n Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce
\n Panel Moderator
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\nMore about our panelists:
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\nElizabeth Miller\, President &\; CEO\, Miller Industrial Manufacturing
\nHolding a Master of Science in Education from The College of St. Rose in the field of Communication Disorders\, Elizabeth dedicated 30 years to serving as a Speech and Language Therapist in the Saratoga Springs City Schools. After the death of her husband Myles in 2007\, she transitioned to CEO for Miller Mechanical Services and has expanded and grown the company. She purchased and renovated multiple buildings in downtown Glens Falls and opened The Park Theater and Park and Elm Restaurant and Market. She launched Sunset Farm in 2012.\n

She has actively participated in various boards including The Prospect School\, SUNY Adirondack\, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC)\, Glens Falls B.I.D and St. Mary'\;s St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School. Additionally\, serving as Vice President of the Glens Falls Civic Center Coalition and currently holding board positions with the Park Theater Foundation\, Arrow Financial Corporation\, and the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board.
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\nBrian Rollo\, Founder\, Brian Rollo Consulting Group
\nBrian \;helps leaders create transformational results through keynotes\, workshops\, and coaching. After managing hundreds of employees in the corporate space\, Brian became obsessed with unpacking the secrets to leading so that people want to follow. He soon struck out on his own and now works with leadership teams around the country along with forward-thinking local companies\, empowering their leaders and equipping them to lead with authenticity\, purpose\, and sustainable strategies that transform organizational culture and drive exceptional results.
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\nBrian&rsquo\;s book\, "\;The 10 Habits of Influential Leaders"\; has inspired leaders around the country and taught them the benefit of leading with influence as opposed to relying on their titles.
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\nBrian&rsquo\;s unique blend of practical wisdom and innovative thinking has earned him a reputation as a transformative force in leadership development. \;
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\nJennifer Massey\, Founder &\; \; CEO\, Integra HR\, LLC
\nWith over 30 years of executive experience in various industries\, Jennifer is an entrepreneur\, innovator\, and strategic visionary transforming clients&rsquo\; cultures and their employees. \; Jennifer&rsquo\;s genuine passion for helping others focuses on the &ldquo\;Aha&rdquo\; moments and doing what is right even when it is hard. \; Her grit\, perseverance\, and knowledge have given her company the foundation to have an impressive trajectory of expansion and growth over the last five years. \; Integra focuses on HR and people development complexities\, so leaders can focus on their core business\, avoid mistakes\, and maximize the ROI in solid people and culture practices.
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\nEarly in her career\, Jennifer built HR and training functions when they did not exist. \; Over the years\, she has achieved valuable expertise in HR\, training and development\, organizational transformation\, compliance\, risk management\, operations\, and program development. \; Jennifer received her Business Management degree with a concentration in psychology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. \; She is passionate about learning and has earned multiple HR certifications and an Employee Assistance Coaching Specialist certification. \; Jennifer is also a certified facilitator in Everything DiSC®\; and The Five Behaviors®\; and certified in Mental Health First Aid.
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\nThere is one more thing\, and it goes beyond Jennifer&rsquo\;s love for HR and connecting people to the right resources. \; During her career\, she spent ten years working in human services reconnecting with her true purpose by giving back and serving her community. \; In 2020\, Jennifer formed Integra&rsquo\;s Give Back &\; Impact program to support numerous organizations serving vulnerable populations. \; Lastly\, Jennifer has served on numerous boards and was an elected Board of Education member for six years. \; She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the East Greenbush Education Foundation and Mom Starts Here.
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\nCam Cardinale\, Director of Community Relations\, Southern Adirondack Independent Living
\nCam Cardinale is a dedicated community leader\, advocate\, and policy champion committed to uplifting marginalized communities across Upstate New York. As the Director of Community Relations at Southern Adirondack Independent Living\, he spearheads government affairs\, community advocacy\, fund development\, and external relations\, working to advance accessibility and inclusion. In addition\, Cam serves as the President of Lower Adirondack Pride\, where he leads strategic planning and operations to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in the North Country\, ensuring they are heard\, valued\, and represented.

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