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

2025 Member's Holiday Social

 

December 03, 2025

 

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

 

Mangiamo's
1033 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Join us for our members-only holiday social!

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Resource Fair - Vendor Registration

 

November 12, 2025

 

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

 

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

To connect employers and community resources

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2025 Legal Update: Hot Topics for Employment Law in 2026

 

November 12, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

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

2026 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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Blueprint for Success: Strategic HR Planning

 

September 10, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, HR professionals play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of their organizations.

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Transform Your Talent Acquisition with AI

 

August 13, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

Discover how AI and automation can transform your talent acquisition process while maintaining the human touch that candidates crave.

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Member Summer Social

 

July 23, 2025

 

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

 

AEBetancourt
408 Broadway Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Venue website

Member Summer Social

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Mindful Ethics

 

July 22, 2025

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual Meeting


Venue website

In today’s complex workplace, HR professionals are increasingly called upon to navigate challenging ethical terrain with clarity and composure.

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Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs

 

June 11, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

Tom will help attendees to design a Compensation Philosophy and apply it through Compensation Program Design. Pay Equity and Pay Transparency have become a focus in recent years and many organizations are looking at where to start.

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Millennials and Gen Z in the Workplace

 

May 21, 2025

 

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Grand Rapids Chamber
250 Monroe Ave NW #150
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Venue website

Join us for a panel discussion regarding engaging Millennials and Gen Z in the workplace.

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Daring to Disagree: Building Civility, Connection & Community in Divisive Times

 

May 14, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

Devin will offer research-backed strategies for building a culture of civility and authentic connections, implementing best practices, and creating a work environment where people feel like they matter.

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FMLA: The fine details

 

April 16, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

As a practicing HR professional, you understand the FMLA and most seminars give you the same general information. This program will give you the nitty gritty details.

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Facing Resistance From Above: A Case Study From Maryland

 

March 17, 2025

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Virtual Meeting


Venue website

As an HR professional, you know how to protect your company and its employees. But do you know how to protect yourself?

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Giving with Impact: How Employee-Focused Philanthropy Drives Engagement and Success

 

March 12, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

In this dynamic presentation, Abby will delve into key strategies for corporate philanthropy success, drawing on her experience founding Spark in the Dark and co-founding HelpLink and how the right giving practices can not only engage your community but a

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Leading Through Change

 

February 12, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

The only guarantee in life, and in business, is that change is coming. How we navigate change is crucial.

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Solving Every Team’s #1 Problem

 

January 08, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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

What is the consistent issue every single team struggles with? Is it training, turnover, or retention? Quite simply, it all comes down to communication and whether we can do it well or not.

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REFUND POLICY

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.