February Chapter Meeting - Demand for Skilled Talent

When: Feb 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM (ET)

Associated with Grand Rapids Chapter

Note: Due to circumstances beyond the chapter's control, our previously scheduled speaker is not available to speak at this month's meeting.

Register today for the free February 18, 2025 chapter luncheon meeting featuring Brian Braat, Robert Half Practice Director and Grand Rapids IMA chapter president.

Brian will present Robert Half's Demand for Skilled Talent report, a strategic tool that puts you ahead of the curve. The Demand for Skilled Talent report is designed to drive meaningful conversations and recommend actions. Whether you're actively hiring or planning for the future, this report offers unique insights drawn from 6 million positions and 8,000+ sources along with proprietary mapping methodologies, is powered by cutting-edge AI, and categorizes roles with an unmatched level of detail and accuracy.

The meeting will be held at Bridgewater Place (333 Bridge Avenue NW, Grand Rapids). Please park on Level C and enter through the sliding doors. The chapter will provide parking passes to all chapter members and guests.

Attendee cost: FREE

11:30 AM – Doors open for early networking
12:00 PM – Lunch begins
12:15 PM – Presentation begins

Registration: Please register using the RSVP button at the bottom of the event page. If you encounter difficulty registering for this event, RSVP directly to Chuk Gottschall (cgottschall@pinnaclecpa.com).

About the Presenter

Brian Braat, CPA, CGMA
Practice Director, Robert Half

As the Practice Director of Robert half's senior level consulting practice in West Michigan, Brian leads a team of experienced and certified professionals who provide customized solutions for their clients' accounting, finance, and operational needs.

Brian has a strong background in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, as well as operations management and recruiting. He is a CPA and CGMA and holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Calvin University. Brian also serves as the president of the Grand Rapids IMA chapter board.