We will always welcome guests at our meetings, but in an effort to keep our low membership rates, our guest rate is $50 per meeting.  If you are thinking of attending as a guest to more than one meeting, we encourage you to become a member.

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Past Meetings

Holiday Social (Members Only)

 

December 06, 2023

 

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Divani
15 Ionia SW, Suite 130
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Join us to kick-off the Holiday season!

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2023 Legal Update - Hot Topics in Employment Law For 2024

 

November 08, 2023

 

8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

2024 will be here before we know it. This session will help your HR team to ensure that it is ready for the legal challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Coffee Talks

 

September 19, 2023

 

7:45 AM to 9:00 AM

 

Ferris Coffee and Nut Co.
839 Seward Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Join us for coffee and conversation!

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Case Studies in Ethics

 

September 13, 2023

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Explore various case studies with implications for HR leadership. This promises to include lively and interesting discussion, debate and insight.

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Liquid tHeRapy

 

August 17, 2023

 

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Gravity Taphouse Grille
3210 Deposit Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Venue website

Come join us for networking at Gravity Taphouse Grille.

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Mental Health in the Workplace: The Elephant in the Room

 

July 12, 2023

 

7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Mental Health in the Workplace: The Elephant in the Room

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Coffee Talks

 

June 20, 2023

 

7:45 AM to 9:00 AM

 

Ferris Coffee and Nut Co.
839 Seward Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Join us for coffee and conversation!

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Liquid tHeRapy

 

May 18, 2023

 

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Come join us for networking at Founders Brewing Company.  

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Smart Hiring: Incorporating objective data into your hiring process!

 

May 10, 2023

 

7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

You wouldn’t go to the grocery store without an objective list of what you need to buy. Why should job descriptions be any different? Do you want easier job descriptions, easier offers, and easier candidate declines? Here's how you hire smarter using an

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Gather with Graci - SHRM Foundation Fundraiser

 

April 19, 2023

 

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Celebration Cinema Studio Park
123 Ionia SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join us to celebrate the release of "Rising - From a Mud Hut to the Boardroom - and Back Again". Written by Grand Rapids own Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Expert, and now Author, Graci Harkema.

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How to launch an HR Apprenticeship in your workplace

 

April 12, 2023

 

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

 

Microsoft Teams Link

This is a great opportunity to learn about the HR Apprenticeship program from SHRM. There are also training resources and apprenticeship money available through the State of Michigan with the Going Pro Grant

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liquid tHeRapy at Founders Brewing

 

March 23, 2023

 

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Networking and Social Event

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The Power of Inclusive Benefits

 

March 08, 2023

 

7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

The Power of Inclusive Benefits

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Dealing with Difficult People and Conflict

 

January 11, 2023

 

7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Dealing with Difficult People and Conflict

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If you are unable to attend a chapter event and wish to cancel your registration, you must notify the AHRM Board Secretary no later than the Friday prior to the event at 4pm. If you notify us prior to 4pm on the Friday prior to the event, you will receive a refund for your payment. If you are unable to notify us prior to this time, no refunds will be given. If you register for an event but choose to pay at a later date, but do not attend the event (or cancel within the specified timeframe) you will still be invoiced for the payment.