The Marion County Employers’ Council of Iowa is holding its first meeting of the new year this month.

A discussion on how to build open systems among diversity in the workplace will be held by Brian Dennis, the Grant Manager for the Disability Employment Initiative. He will present about fostering support and connections among underserved communities. The meeting will be held at the Pella Golf and Country Club on Thursday, January 24th, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The presentation is free, with lunch available to purchase. The Marion County Employers Council is for anyone in the business community looking to learn more about local employment and training issues and network with other owners and leaders.