This past Wednesday was our first-ever in-person Collaborative Cafe. It was also a celebration of HR Collaborative's 10th Anniversary.

There were so many insights and collaborative discussions on the Future of Talent. We're still compiling our notes. We plan to recap them in next week's newsletter.

For this week's newsletter, we just wanted to give a simple thank you to everyone who helped make Wednesday happen.

Thank You for Making our First-Ever In-Person Collaborative Cafe Such a Success!

Thank you to our panelists:

• Hilary Doe for her work to attract and retain talent in Michigan
• Jon Brickner for his alternative insights into belonging and placemaking
• Beth Kelly for her vision of making work better for SMBs

Thank you to our hosts:

• Lisa Brown for being our emcee-extraordinaire
• Nancy Johnson for moderating an incredible panel discussion

Thank you to the entire HR Collaborative team for helping plan, execute, and facilitate such a wonderful experience.

Thank you to Carroll Veile for all her insights, support, and coordination in planning this event.

Thank you to our vendors:

• Grand Rapids Art Museum for the inspirational venue
• Wealth Street Bakery for the delicious pastries
• Last Mile Cafe for keeping us well-fueled with coffee and tea

And THANK YOU to all of our attendees! Your collaborative spirit and creative mindset helped make our collective conversations such a success.

We can't wait for the next one!