Bringing vaccination into your organization.

We’re here to answer your vaccination questions.

We’re connecting Wisconsin business owners with experts in employment law, human resources and financial management to provide timely insights on how to bring COVID-19 vaccination into your organization. The 5-episode Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum will tackle common questions, like “Can employers require the COVID vaccine?” and highlight the do’s and don’ts all business owners should consider. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is here to help you safely and successfully navigate the pandemic recovery.

Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum.

Episode 5: Vaccination Adoption and its Role in the Economy

Join Sheila Nyberg, Executive Director of the Clark County Economic Development Corporation and the Tourism Bureau of Clark County, Dr. Jeff Pothof, Chief Quality Officer at UW Health and Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation as they discuss how the Delta variant could lead to vaccination and mask mandates.

Episode 4: Return-to-work guidance

Join Tressa Knutson Bruggink, Senior Director, Internal Communications & Culture at Rockwell Automation, Amy Pechacek, Secretary-Designee of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and Rachel Best, CMP, Director of Events at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, as they discuss the shifts in communication and approaches to culture that are important to consider as vaccines enable a return to the workplace.

Episode 3: Know your financial options

Join Scott Forester, Fractional CFO of ThinkForward CFO, Anita Mahamed, CPA, CFP and Partner at Wipfli, and Ed Javier, Entrepreneurship Program Director for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, as they discuss the tax considerations of recent grants and loans businesses may have participated in during the pandemic as well as other operating cost shifts and savings they may uncover.

Episode 2: Vaccination and your employees.

Join Hannah Renfro, Attorney at Lake Effect HR & Law, Agatha Raynor, Attorney at Crivello Carlson, and Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, as they discuss the legal and practical implications to consider when addressing, requiring or validating employee COVID-19 vaccination. You’ll learn about important ADA policy considerations like whether vaccination proof is a disability-related inquiry, how not to violate employee medical rights and protections, and more.

Episode 1: Vaccination from an employer perspective.

Join Shirah Apple, Public Affairs Specialist with the Small Business Administration, Dr. Jon Meiman, Chief Medical Officer of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and COO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, as they discuss COVID-19 vaccination from an employer’s perspective. You’ll learn about the latest vaccine information, the benefits of a vaccinated workforce and opportunities to secure funding and support for your business through the Small Business Administration and its partners.

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Download WEDC’s Vaccine Guidelines for Employers.

Surveys show that employers are a trusted source of information for their workers, so we’re relying on business leaders like you to help bring the pandemic to an end by encouraging your employees to get vaccinated. Download our Vaccine Guidelines for Employers to learn about best practices and connect with vaccination resources.

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