Northern Michigan Employers: Discover Proven Strategies to Strengthen Workforce Retention at the June 25 Business Resource Network Information Session

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2026

Northern Michigan employers seeking effective strategies to improve employee retention, increase productivity, and strengthen workforce engagement are invited to attend a Business Resource Network (BRN) Information Session on June 25 in Petoskey. Hosted by Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, the session will provide an overview of the BRN model and highlight how the program helps businesses address workforce challenges by connecting employees with resources and support services. Employers interested in enhancing workplace stability and becoming BRN partners are encouraged to attend and learn more about this impactful initiative.

Attendees will hear firsthand from Success Coach Kate Stolarski, who has spent the past six years helping employees overcome challenges and thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Through compelling employer testimonials and real-world success stories, participants will discover how the Business Resource Network has helped organizations improve employee engagement, strengthen attendance, increase job satisfaction, and build a more resilient and productive workforce.

“Employers who join and invest in the Business Resource Network gain a competitive edge by fostering a more stable and satisfied workforce,” said Rob Dickinson, Regional Director of Business Services at Northwest Michigan Works!. “This program delivers measurable results, and we encourage businesses to attend this session to learn how BRN can help them overcome workforce challenges.”

Why Attend?

Learn how the BRN’s personalized, on-site Success Coach model works
Hear from local employers who have benefited from the program
Discover how BRN membership leads to improved retention and productivity
Get details on how your business can join and start seeing results

Event Details:

When: June 25th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Northwest Michigan Works!

2240 Mitchell Park Dr.

Petoskey, MI 49770

RSVP: nwm.org/BRNinfo

For more information contact Kate Stolarski at kate.stolarski@networksnorthwest.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your workforce and drive long-term business success!

The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix