Take Charge of Business at Texas Business Conference on South Padre Island

AUSTIN -- The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is inviting South Padre Island-area business owners and managers to the Texas Business Conference (TBC) on Thursday and Friday September 27 and 28 at the Radisson Resort.

The two-day conference will address how employers can meet challenges of today’s fast-paced ever-changing economy by keeping up with laws affecting their businesses and workers.

“The conference is a great way for Texas employers to familiarize themselves with laws affecting them and their workers” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ron Lehman. “The conference provides employers with tools that are essential to operate a successful business.”

Employers will learn how to avoid costly pitfalls when operating a business and learn techniques to more effectively manage employees. Commissioner Lehman and his staff will present practical up-to-date information and high-tech tools for finding qualified workers.

Agency attorneys and staff will discuss employee handbooks hiring and retention firing workplace investigations Unemployment Insurance (UI) wage and hour laws and more. Participants will receive an invaluable TBC handbook including the latest edition of the popular publication Especially for Texas Employers which addresses basic legal issues in hiring post-employment problems and work separation policy. The conference offers six hours of continuing education for participating certified public accountants and other general professional credit.

The Radisson Resort South Padre Island is at 500 Padre Blvd. Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m Thursday September 27. The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Registration is $125 per person and is nonrefundable. Interested attendees may download and complete registration forms at http://www.texasworkforce.org/twcinfo/tbcforms/tbcform.html and mail them with the fee payable to: Texas Business Conference — TWC Texas Workforce Commission 101 E. 15th St. Room 218 Austin TX 78778. Registration also is available at the door at 7:30 a.m. Thursday September 27.