OLEAN, NY – Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its next Lunch and Learn for noon on Tuesday. The topic is Workplace Safety and Prevention and will feature Michael P. Schneider CEO/COO of Southern Tier Security of Olean.

These one-hour Lunch and Learns are also known as “learn at lunch” or “brown bag” events. GOACC wants to create these sessions as an office of communication, collaboration and learning. The sessions make excellent use of time, which is already limited throughout the day. The brief informal setting allows a better channel for understanding and getting the direct point across.

Mr. Schneider stated, “Businesses and organizations that have implemented operational safety systems do so not just because of concern for employees, or for legal compliance, but because they understand that health and safety results leads to lower costs, improved productivity and increased/improved public image.

Erica Dreher, GOACC membership services manager added, “All types of businesses/organizations should attend. When you think of safety programs, you may think of a manufacturing setting and machinery; but in actuality any type, size of business should have a safety program related back to what type of business they are.”

The Series are free workshops conducted by local business experts, Chamber members, and associates of the Chamber’s partners. This is the first workshop for the Lunch and Learn series at the Chamber, which will occur throughout the calendar year. The next one is set for March 19th with the Olean Toastmasters who will present: Say it Right! Knowing what to say is only half the battle. If you don’t know how to speak in ways that capture the attention of your audience, your message will be lost.

The workshops are held at the Chamber’s office, 301 N. Union St., and are free for members to attend. Non-members must pay a $10 admission fee.