Membership with Hello West Michigan

HWM is uniting the efforts of talent attraction and retention throughout West Michigan, and your company can benefit. Our services and programs directly address the challenges faced by employers and others critical to this process.
 

Employer Member Resources

• Website promoting the region for the benefit of recruited talent, employers and the entire region

• Résume sharing of significant others and second choice candidates among member employers

• Surveys of individual talent and their families

• Best practice guides and example resources for each phase of the attraction and retention process available for download

• Professional networking among member employers through forums and events

• Networking for relocated talent and their families

• Preferred providers who align with HWM's  strategies and messaging

• Common messaging that promotes the region, its employers and communities

  • Online at www.hellowestmichigan.com

  • At trade shows

  • Within relocation packets

• Secure employer login to our website that provides access to HWM resources and programs, and allows managers access to the user accounts of their employees, as well as programs, resources and services of HWM

• Education and training programs

  • Understanding the recruitment and retention process

  • Informational forums to learn about the assets of the region and its communities

  • Best Practice forums in attracting and retaining talent
    
     

     

Support Organizations

Membership is also available to those critical to the recruitment and retention process: Realtors, relocation specialists, hospitality professionals and more.  Programs to align best practices and messaging will be offered at this membership level.