Leader's forum scheduled for Feb. 26 at Carbondale Civic Center | Events

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Building Healthier Communities: A Leader's Forum will be held on Tuesday, February 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center.

Approximately 150 leaders from Alexander, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Randolph, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties will learn about the connection between improving health and the economic development of the community. They will also receive suggestions for improving health through changes in the workplace which make the healthy choice the easy choice. And finally, community leaders will learn about some exciting projects already underway that are having a positive impact on this community.

The keynote speaker is Ms. Laura Minzer of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. She will be talking about why worksite wellness is so important.

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