Join us for our inaugural Barry County EMERGE Network meet-up!
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
April 18 iGeek Repair & Gaming $5.00 includes admission & refreshements
Barry County Chamber of Commerce
Nichole LykeEMERGE Network Meet-Up
Focus topic: "Career Satisfaction: What Does That Even Mean?!"
Hosted by iGeek Repair & Gaming in downtown Hastings & sponsored by Flexfab, this casual networking event is specifically intended for individuals that are new professionals, rising leaders in their organization, have just switched careers, and/or that have recently just moved to the area.
Our meet-up will kick off with introductions (and maybe an icebreaker....) followed by a laid-back group discussion focused on Career Satisfaction led by Rachel Bartels, Executive Director of Hello West Michigan. Rachel was named one of Corp! Magazine’s Most Valuable Millennials in 2015, Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2018, and a finalist for the EPIC Emerging Leader of the Year in 2018. Casual networking will bookend the evening.
As the Executive Director for Hello West Michigan, Rachel leads the organization’s strategy, operations, and membership. She helps educate employers and prospective candidates about the region. Hello West Michigan is a talent attraction and retention organization promoting West Michigan as a great place to live and work. The organization, which helps member companies increase their rate of success in recruiting top talent, was the first organization of its kind in the country.
Rachel started with Hello West Michigan as Program Manager in 2013, handling the marketing, communication, and internship program. Besides teaching the basics of digital marketing and integrated communications to interns, she enjoyed the process of preparing her interns for the transition from student to young professional. Outside the office, Rachel’s work with students includes guest lecturing for resume workshops and teaching dining etiquette. She is a member of the Association of Corporate Growth ACG Cup Planning Committee, a business case competition for students giving them real world pitch experience and connecting them with companies.
As a community volunteer, Rachel serves as a co-chair for AQ Women’s Connection, a women’s focused networking group she helped co-found for alumnae and friends of her alma mater, Aquinas College.
Prior to joining Hello West Michigan, Rachel handled the marketing for Aquinas College Career and Counseling Services and worked at Celebration! Cinema as a marketing intern.
Drinks (beer and non-alcoholic) & light snacks will be provided. $5 charge per attendee.Images
Date and Time
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
5:00pm-6:30pmLocation
116 N. Michigan Ave.
Hastings 49058Fees/Admission
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