On October 13, a Workforce Housing Seminar was held to discuss opportunities for employers to help improve employee productivity, retention, and health. It was hosted by the Realtors Association of Northwest Wisconsin and the INVEST Health Initiative at the Clarion Hotel. It featured a presentation by Wayne Hanson of the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund.

Quality and affordable housing for today's workforce is a crucial component to economic competitiveness for employers. Employers vested in workforce housing can provide unique opportunites to help employees secure affordable housing close to work, become homeowners, and contribute to the local economy.