Success Stories in Safety – Tara Sweeney || Client Side Chats

Dec 30, 2020 | Client Side Chats

This week’s guest is Tara Sweeney, Marketing Director for West Coast Industrial Solutions Magazine! The goal of the WCIS Magazine is to provide their audience with safety compliance news and resources. Tara is here today to talk about how Food Producers are currently facing an Increase in demand vs lack of people. The magazine’s audience is also focusing on financial struggles due to changes in operation and accessibility. Tune in to Tara’s interview on #ClientSideChats!

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