Darlington, WI – CESA 3, Lafayette County school districts, and the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission invite community members, business leaders, and local officials to participate in the third annual Lafayette County Advisory Council, a collaborative event aimed at connecting education, industry, and the community to advance Lafayette County’s growth. This year’s event will take place at the new Lafayette Hospital + Clinics facility in Darlington on Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The overarching goal of the event is to strengthen regional collaboration and cultivate an aligned vision for the county’s economic and workforce development.
Participants will begin the evening with a tour of the new Lafayette Hospital + Clinics facility, followed by a meal from Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ. Attendees will hear from keynote speaker Marie Wamsley, Chief Executive Officer of Lafayette Hospital + Clinics, who will share insights into the organization’s work and impact in the region’s health care landscape.
Following the tour and keynote presentation, attendees will take part in a data listening session and collaborative discussion. This session will include a review of key findings from the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Plan, as well as an opportunity to identify action steps and celebrate successful workforce partnerships already taking place in the area.
“The Lafayette County Advisory Council meeting is designed to foster meaningful dialogue among business, education, and local government leaders while highlighting the innovative efforts that are driving growth across Lafayette County,” explained Ned Lease, CESA 3 Career and Life Ready Coordinator. “This event provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with local partners and participate in a county-wide discussion about building a stronger, more connected future. Attendees are encouraged to share their ideas on how schools and communities can work together to strengthen our skilled workforce, align employer needs with local talent, and ensure all students in Lafayette County are truly career and life ready.”
Community members, business and industry representatives, educators, economic development representatives, and government representatives are encouraged to attend. Registration is available at https://cesa3events.org/events/lafayette-country-advisory-meeting/. Questions can be directed to Lease at nlease@cesa3.org or 608-444-2011.