Climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, resulting in widespread negative impacts and associated loss and damage to nature, structures, people and businesses alike. The risks of severe weather and the resulting economic impacts are making business leaders' decisions about their business location and its resources critical.
But what can entrepreneurs and other business leaders do? Fortunately, we have some answers. Join us for a free webinar, How business leaders can prepare for other costly climate change risksproduced by Michigan Economic Development Corporation AND The entrepreneur.
Moderator and The entrepreneur Expert in Residence Terry Rice will lead a lively discussion with Hilary DoeChief of Growth in the State of Michigan. Doe will outline some of the biggest threats facing businesses from climate change and other costly location-based risks while offering tips, tools, strategies that business leaders can take to help mitigate these risks.
Participants of this webinar will:
- Understand how climate change affects business operations and the economic consequences it brings.
- Discover key factors for assessing and managing risks at your business locations to minimize environmental and economic threats.
- Learn strategies to develop and implement plans that protect your business from climate-related disruption.
- Explore how to collaborate with government and industry partners to access resources and funding that help reduce climate risks.
- Recognize the importance of purpose-driven work in attracting and retaining young talent.
Join us for How business leaders can prepare for other costly climate change risks webinarwhich will take place live on Wednesday, October 16 at 3:30 PM ET | 12:30pm PT.