Larry Thompson moderates a panel of area business leaders in a discussion on best practices for hiring, training and retaining skilled workers during the annual Suncoast Workforce meeting Thursday at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. Sitting on the panel are: Sharon Hillstrom, president Manatee Economic Development Corporation; Mark Huey, president and CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County; Steve Knopik, CEO Bealls Inc.; Jan Roberts, Economic Development, PepsiCo, North America; and Pete Wozniak, CEO/Administrator Venice Regional Medical Centers. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald GJEFFERIES@BRADENTON.COM Buy Photo