Business Forum: Connecting Employers to Talent, Education, and Workforce Resources

Description

Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Piedmont Virginia Community College – Bolick Center
501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA

Join business leaders from across Central Virginia for a collaborative forum focused on practical workforce solutions, employer partnerships, and the resources available to help businesses recruit, develop, and retain talent.

Hosted by the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Louisa Forward Foundation and regional workforce and education partners, this forum brings together employers from Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

Whether you're hiring today, planning for future workforce needs, or looking to strengthen your talent pipeline, you'll leave with new connections, practical ideas, and organizations ready to support your business.

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration, Networking, Employer Resource Expo & Light Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome, Sponsor Recognition & Opening Remarks

8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Education Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Explore how regional education partners are preparing today's workforce and learn how employers can engage through internships, work-based learning, apprenticeships, credentialing, and other talent development opportunities.

9:45 – 10:00 a.m.
Networking Break

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Employer Resources Panel & Audience Q&A

Discover programs, funding opportunities, and workforce services available to help businesses recruit employees, develop talent, strengthen retention, and navigate today's workforce challenges.

11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Employer Resource Expo & Networking

Meet one-on-one with organizations that provide services, programs, funding, training, and workforce solutions designed specifically to support employers.

Continue conversations with fellow employers, education partners, and workforce organizations before the afternoon Small Business Basics AI Training begins.

Employer Resource Expo

The Employer Resource Expo is designed specifically for businesses.

Organizations that provide workforce, education, training, funding, human resources, recruitment, retention, and business support services will be available to connect directly with employers seeking practical solutions and long-term workforce partnerships.

This is an opportunity to build relationships, discover available resources, and identify partners who can help your business address workforce needs now and into the future.

Interested in hosting an Employer Resource Expo table?
Please contact info@louisachamber.org for exhibitor information.