enFocus Exchange
Conversations for Practical Impact
A space to learn, connect, and explore what’s next—for our region and the organizations shaping it. enFocus Exchange is a free, quarterly learning series designed to bring together leaders, practitioners, and community partners around timely topics impacting our region’s civic, industry, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Each session creates space to:
Share practical insight from enFocus and regional experts
Learn from peers facing similar challenges
Explore what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s needed next
This is not a sales pitch. It’s a conversation—focused on relevance, practical applications, and real-world impact.
Practical AI Applications Discussion
Thursday, February 19 at 9:30 am | Wellfield Botanic Gardens
What to Expect: The Format
Exchange was created to:
Share what we’re seeing across sectors
Surface common challenges and emerging opportunities
Strengthen relationships across our regional ecosystem
Inform future projects, partnerships, and talent pipelines
Each enFocus Exchange session follows a consistent format designed for busy professionals:
1. Insight Presentation (10–15 minutes)
A focused overview of the quarter’s topic—what we’re seeing, why it matters, and key takeaways grounded in practical examples.
2. Small-Group Table Discussions
Guided conversations that allow participants to:
Share challenges and perspectives
Learn from peers across sectors
Explore how the topic shows up in their own organization
3. Group Debrief & Reflection
We come back together to surface themes, insights, and questions—helping shape future conversations and work.
You’ll leave with new ideas, fresh perspective, and practical insight you can apply.
Why We Started the Exchange
At enFocus, we work alongside organizations every day to tackle complex challenges—whether that’s workforce readiness, process improvement, technology adoption, community impact, or innovation strategy.
Through that work, we hear a consistent theme; leaders want time and space to learn, reflect, and talk openly about what they’re facing.
What We’ll Cover
Each quarter focuses on a timely, relevant topic shaped by:
Trends we’re seeing throughout the region
Feedback from partner organizations
Emerging needs across industry, civic, and nonprofit sectors
The content is intentionally practical, accessible, and grounded in real experience—not just theory.
Who Should Attend
enFocus Exchange is open to those interested in learning more about the challenges—and opportunities—shaping our region, including:
Industry, civic, nonprofit, and community leaders
Organizational decision-makers
Partners who know enFocus well—and those just getting to know us
No prior experience with enFocus is required.
What You’ll Gain
Practical insight grounded in real use cases
Peer learning across sectors and organizations
Meaningful conversation—not a sales pitch
Connection to people, ideas, and future opportunities
For some, enFocus Exchange may spark new ideas.
For others, it may surface challenges worth exploring further.
For all, it’s time well spent.
Past Events
Leaders from across industry, civic, and nonprofit sectors have joined us for thoughtful, hands-on conversations. Below are past sessions that reflect the challenges, ideas, and opportunities shaping our region.
Implementing ERP Systems in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Roundtable