| Date | Event |
| 6/4/2026 | Organizations throughout Wisconsin are experiencing shifting workforce demographics, with Spanish-speaking employees playing an increasingly important role in day-to-day operations. As teams become more multilingual, communication gaps between supervisors and employees who do not share a first language can influence service quality, team cohesion, and employee retention. Across industries—whether customer-facing, technical, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, or professional services—clarity and mutual understanding are essential. Language barriers and cultural differences can lead to inefficiencies, preventable errors, delays, and internal friction. Effective communication requires both job-relevant Spanish and the cultural competency that strengthens trust and improves interpretation. WCEDA’s Spanish Communication & Cultural Competency Program delivers a fully customized solution shaped around each organization’s operational context. Participants receive practical, role-specific Spanish support along with cultural insights and coaching designed to elevate communication confidence. The program is adapted to your processes, responsibilities, and communication expectations to ensure immediate applicability. This investment enhances organizational performance by improving team coordination, elevating service delivery, reducing conflict, and strengthening retention—positioning your organization to thrive with an increasingly diverse workforce. **This session is a private program for a WCEDA member. If you are interested in learning more about WCEDA's program, please contact Leslie Gostomski at leslie@walworthbusiness.com more info... |
| 6/11/2026 | Organizations throughout Wisconsin are experiencing shifting workforce demographics, with Spanish-speaking employees playing an increasingly important role in day-to-day operations. As teams become more multilingual, communication gaps between supervisors and employees who do not share a first language can influence service quality, team cohesion, and employee retention. Across industries—whether customer-facing, technical, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, or professional services—clarity and mutual understanding are essential. Language barriers and cultural differences can lead to inefficiencies, preventable errors, delays, and internal friction. Effective communication requires both job-relevant Spanish and the cultural competency that strengthens trust and improves interpretation. WCEDA’s Spanish Communication & Cultural Competency Program delivers a fully customized solution shaped around each organization’s operational context. Participants receive practical, role-specific Spanish support along with cultural insights and coaching designed to elevate communication confidence. The program is adapted to your processes, responsibilities, and communication expectations to ensure immediate applicability. This investment enhances organizational performance by improving team coordination, elevating service delivery, reducing conflict, and strengthening retention—positioning your organization to thrive with an increasingly diverse workforce. **This session is a private program for a WCEDA member. If you are interested in learning more about WCEDA's program, please contact Leslie Gostomski at leslie@walworthbusiness.com more info... |
| 6/18/2026 | Organizations throughout Wisconsin are experiencing shifting workforce demographics, with Spanish-speaking employees playing an increasingly important role in day-to-day operations. As teams become more multilingual, communication gaps between supervisors and employees who do not share a first language can influence service quality, team cohesion, and employee retention. Across industries—whether customer-facing, technical, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, or professional services—clarity and mutual understanding are essential. Language barriers and cultural differences can lead to inefficiencies, preventable errors, delays, and internal friction. Effective communication requires both job-relevant Spanish and the cultural competency that strengthens trust and improves interpretation. WCEDA’s Spanish Communication & Cultural Competency Program delivers a fully customized solution shaped around each organization’s operational context. Participants receive practical, role-specific Spanish support along with cultural insights and coaching designed to elevate communication confidence. The program is adapted to your processes, responsibilities, and communication expectations to ensure immediate applicability. This investment enhances organizational performance by improving team coordination, elevating service delivery, reducing conflict, and strengthening retention—positioning your organization to thrive with an increasingly diverse workforce. **This session is a private program for a WCEDA member. If you are interested in learning more about WCEDA's program, please contact Leslie Gostomski at leslie@walworthbusiness.com more info... |
| 6/23/2026 |  Join us for WCEDA's annual State of the County event featuring County Administrator, Mark Luberda! From an economic standpoint, Walworth County is very strong. This is good for locals businesses and good for businesses looking to locate here. Come find out more about the state of the county, including state and region perspectives. This is a great opportunity to learn how our taxes are being spent, as well as the tax implications for the future and how this all impacts business development going forward. Location: Gateway Technical College Elkhorn Campus, Rooms 112 & 114 400 County Road H Elkhorn, WI 53121  Mark Luberda - Walworth County Administrator  Derek D'Auria - Executive Director, WCEDA more info... |
| 6/25/2026 | Organizations throughout Wisconsin are experiencing shifting workforce demographics, with Spanish-speaking employees playing an increasingly important role in day-to-day operations. As teams become more multilingual, communication gaps between supervisors and employees who do not share a first language can influence service quality, team cohesion, and employee retention. Across industries—whether customer-facing, technical, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, or professional services—clarity and mutual understanding are essential. Language barriers and cultural differences can lead to inefficiencies, preventable errors, delays, and internal friction. Effective communication requires both job-relevant Spanish and the cultural competency that strengthens trust and improves interpretation. WCEDA’s Spanish Communication & Cultural Competency Program delivers a fully customized solution shaped around each organization’s operational context. Participants receive practical, role-specific Spanish support along with cultural insights and coaching designed to elevate communication confidence. The program is adapted to your processes, responsibilities, and communication expectations to ensure immediate applicability. This investment enhances organizational performance by improving team coordination, elevating service delivery, reducing conflict, and strengthening retention—positioning your organization to thrive with an increasingly diverse workforce. **This session is a private program for a WCEDA member. If you are interested in learning more about WCEDA's program, please contact Leslie Gostomski at leslie@walworthbusiness.com more info... |
Events available for Registration... Workforce Symposium: Culture. Connection. Community. 5/13/2026 register for this event... 2026 State of the County Conference 6/23/2026 register for this event... |
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