State & Affilliate Conferences 

2009 Conferences

 (please note:  scroll down for 2010 Listing)

January

January 7
Texas SHRM State Council Global Conference
Discover the Treasures of Global HR
Marriott Waterway Conference Center
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas  77380
Phone:  (281) 354-8740
Conference Contact:  Dena Culpepper
E-mail:  denaculpepper@att.net
Visit the website for conference details:
www.tscglobalconference.org

February

February 12
Texas State Council Legislative Conference
AT&T Center
One AT&T Center
San Antonio, TX   78219
Conference Contact:  Dena Culpepper
Phone:  (214) 354-8740
E-mail:  denaculpepper@att.net
Visit the website for conference details:
www.tsc-shrm.org

 

March

March 4
SHRM Oregon State Council
7th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Portland, OR    97232
Phone:  (503) 235-7575
Conference Contact: Jill Dyke
Phone:  (503) 655-6474
E-Mail:  businessmgr@portlandhrma.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://oregonshrm.org

April

April 1-3
2009 Mississippi Human Resources Conference and Expo
"Rollin' on the River - Good HR is Not a Gamble"
Harrahs Convention Hall
13615 Old Highway 61
North Robinsonville, MS    38664
Phone:  (800) 946-4946
Conference Contact:  Atlanta Gail Cervetti
E-Mail:  atlantagail.cervetti@selectstaffing.com
Phone:  (662) 895-7505
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.msshrm.org 

April 21
Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM 9th Annual Legislative & Legal Conference
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
23 South Second Street
Harrisburg, PA    17101
Phone:  (717) 234-5021
Conference Contact:  Donna Kearney
E-Mail:  dkearney@wolfblock.com
Phone:  (215) 977-2411
Visit the website for conference details:
http://pashrm.shrm.org

April 29-May 1
2009 South Dakota SHRM State Conference
"Plan Today, Prepare For The Future"
Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
920 West Sioux Avenue
Pierre, SD    57501
Phone:  (605) 244-6877
Conference Contact:  Susan Barta
Phone:  (605) 773-3148
E-mail:  Susan.Barta@state.sd.us
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.sd-shrm.org

April 29 - May 1
2009 Montana SHRM State Conference
"HR in the Leading Role - An All-Star Cast of Strategic Partners"
Red Lion Hotel Kalispell
20 North Main Street
Kalispell, MT    59901
Phone:  (406) 751-5050
Conference Contact:  Raeann Campbell, SPHR
Phone:  (406) 758-5522
E-mail:  rcampbell@flathead.mt.gov
Visit the website for conference details:
http://montana.shrm.org

May

May 12
Granite State Human Resources Conference
"The Human Capital Summit"
Radisson Hotel
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH    03101
Phone:  (603) 625-1000
Conference Contact:  Anne Vallette
Phone:  (978) 256-7400
E-mail:  avallette@newenglandmedical.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.gshrconference.org

May 12
HRA-NCA Annual District of Columbia Conference
HR and the Bottom Line: New Strategies for a New Economy
Capitol Hilton
1001 16th Street NW
Washington, DC  20036
Phone:  (202) 393-1000
Conference Contact:  Michelle Shands
Phone:  (703) 451-0222
E-mail:  info@hra-nca.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.hra-nca.org  

May 12-15
Maine Human Resources Convention
"The HR Kaleidoscope"
Samoset Resort
220 Warrenton Street
Rockport, ME    04856
Phone:  (207) 594-2511
Conference Contact:  Bud Bernstein
Phone:  (207) 376-3027
E-mail:  hrmaine@prexar.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.mainehr.com/convention

May 19- May 20
Alabama SHRM State Conference
"Making Alabama Stronger"
Cahaba Grand Convention Center
3660 Grandview Parkway
Birmingham, AL   35243
Phone:  (208) 403-0955
Conference Contact: Bill Rush, SPHR
Phone:  (205) 663-8295
E-mail:  brush@moorehandley.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.shrmalabama.org/StateConference/tabid/54/Default.aspx

May 31- June 2
2009 Oklahoma Human Resource State Conference and Expo
"Roll Out the Red Carpet"
Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center
10 North Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK   73102
Phone:  (405) 228-8000
Conference Contact: J. Michelle Pollock
Phone:  (405) 945-1418
E-mail:  jpollock@vericrestfinancial.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.okhr2009.com 

June

July

July 19-21
New York State Conference
Survive and Thrive in Turbulent Times
5218 Patrick Road
Verona, NY 13478
Phone:  (800) 771-7711
Conference Contact:  Annette Guido
Phone:  (518) 356-8850
E-mail:  aguiodo1@nycap.rr.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.nysshrm.org

July 23-24
Illinois State Conference
HR: Building Bridges to Success
Northern Illinois University
340 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, IL  60115
Phone:  (815) 753-1687
Conference Contact:  Carolyn Sperl or Karen Vujtech
E-Mail:  cjsperl@sbcglobal.net or kvujtech@sbcglobal.net
Phone:  (630) 285-1140 or (847) 885-0443
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.illinoisshrm.org   

August

August 5-7
2009 SHRM Missouri State Conference
Catch the Rhythm of HR
Tan-Tar-A Resort
State Road KK
Osage Beach, MO   65065
Phone:  (800) 826-8272
Conference Contact:  Lori Maher
Phone:  (913) 829-6941
E-mail:  lori@mo-shrm.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.mo-shrm.org

August 16-19
HR Florida 2009 Conference & Expo
31st Annual
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL    32819
Phone:  (866) 996-9939
Conference Contact:  Carol McDaniel
Phone:  (813) 961-9255
E-mail:  cmcdaniel@hodes.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.hrflorida.org

August 31-September 2
2009 Indiana State Human Resources Conference
"Where in the World Is Human Resources - Explorations, Destinations & Innovations"
Westin Hotel Indianapolis and Indiana Convention Center
50 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN    46204
Phone:  (866) 716-8104
Conference Contact:  Mark Records
Phone:  (317) 841-8202
E-mail:  info@indianashrm.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.indianashrm.org

September

September 1-4
Arizona SHRM State Conference
"HR Leading in Difficult Times"
Phoenix Convention Center
100 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ    85004
Phone:  (602) 262-7272
Conference Contact:  Laura Krause, SPHR, IPMA-CP
E-Mail:  l-krause@q.com
Phone:  (602) 542-4839
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.azshrm.org

September 16-18
25th Annual Kentucky SHRM Conference
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 South Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky  40202
Phone:  (502) 848-8742
Conference Contact:  Shannon Byrne
Phone:  (502) 695-4700
E-mail:  sbyrne@kyshrm.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.kyshrmconference.com

September 16-18
2009 North Carolina SHRM Conference
"HR, Your Organization's GPS - Guiding People & Strategy"
Joseph S. Koury Convention Center/Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel
121 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC    27407
Phone:  (336) 292-0161
Conference Contact:  Rick Williams
Phone:  (336) 272-9777
E-mail:  rwilliams@sharrardmcgee.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://nc.shrm.org

September 16-18
2009 Ohio Human Resource Conference
"HR Standing Tall"
Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH    44870
Phone:  (877) 525-2427
Conference Contact:  Andrea Gurcsik, SPHR
Phone:  (419) 662-7054
E-mail:  chair@ohioshrm.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.ohioshrm.org/hr_conf

September 17-18
2009 Wyoming SHRM State Conference
"Driving the Wind of Change"
Holiday Inn Cheyenne
204 West Fox Farm Road
Cheyenne, WY   82007
Phone:  (307) 638-4466
Reservations:  (800) 465-4329 (Group Code: SHR)
Conference Contact:  Rebecca Spitsbergen
Phone:  (307) 637-2563
E-Mail: WyomingSHRM@Yahoo.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://wyoming.shrm.org

September 23-25
20th Annual Kansas SHRM Conference & Expo
"Celebrating 20 Years of HRising to New HReights"
Kansas ExpoCentre/Capital Plaza Hotel
1717 SE Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS    66612
Phone:  (785) 431-7200
Conference Contact:  Renea Dennison
E-mail:  rdennison@century-health.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.ksshrm.org

September 24-25
2009 SHRM Nebraska State Conference
"Go for the Gold"
Embassy Suites
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE    68128-2198
Phone:  (402) 331-7400
Conference Contact:  Gaylene Brennan
Phone:  (402) 496-2498
E-mail:  Gaylene.brennan@LRA-inc.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.shrm-ne.org

September 30 - October 2
2009 Tennessee SHRM Conference & Exposition
"Leading Your Organization - Today & Tomorrow"
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN    37214
Phone:  (888) 777-6779
Conference Contact:  Art Smith, SPHR, CCP
Phone:  (615) 260-8909
E-mail:  art.smith@agsmithassoc.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.TNshrm2009.org

September 30 - October 2
2009 Colorado SHRM State Conference
"Elevate to Excellence"
Keystone Resort & Conference Center
0633 Tennis Club Road
Keystone, CO    80435
Phone:  (800) 448-6049
Conference Contact:  Tawnya Nordstrom, PHR
Phone:  (303) 876-3152
E-mail:  tawnya.nordstrom@hunterdouglas.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.coshrm.org

September 30 - October 2
Michigan Council of SHRM State Conference
"HR's Golden Opportunity"
The Lansing Center
111 North Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI    48933
Phone:  (517) 482-0188
Conference Contact:  Jim Devine
Phone:  (517) 372-2111, ext. 115
E-mail:  jdevine@cleanteamusa.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.mishrm.org

September 30 - October 2
North Dakota SHRM State Conference
"Discovering the Leader In You"
Ramada Plaza & Suites & Convention Center
1635 42nd Street
Fargo, ND  58103
Phone:  (710) 277-9000
Conference Contact:  John Friend
E-Mail:  john.friend@cetero.com  
Phone:  (218) 773-5405
Visit the website for conference details:
http://nd.shrm.org

September 30 - October 2
South Carolina SHRM State Conference
"Survivor HR- It's A Jungle Out There"
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC  29572
Phone:  (843) 449-8880
Conference Contact:  Marie Sitter
E-Mail:  msitter@spanamerica.com   
Phone:  (864) 678-6934
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.scshrm.org

October

October 1 - 2
Iowa State Conference
The Art of HR
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
300 E. 9th St.
Coralville, IA  52241
Phone:  319-688-4000
Conference Contact:  Amanda Reedy
E-Mail:  amandaereedy@yahoo.com   
Phone:  319-265-1694
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.iashrm.org/html/2009_state_conference.html

October 4-6
2009 Virginia SHRM State Conference
"The Bridge To Business Success"
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA   23451
Phone:  (757) 385-2000
Conference Contact:  Robin Hobson
Phone:  (757) 431-3918
E-mail:  presidentemeritus@hrshrm.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.virginiashrmstateconference.com

October 12-13
2009 Minnesota SHRM State Conference
The High Stakes of HR
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive, SE
Rochester, MN  55904
Conference Contact:  Teresa L. Puetz
Phone:  (507) 280-3581
E-mail:  conference@mnshrm.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.mnshrm.com

October 13-16
HR Southwest Human Resources Conference & Exposition
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX    76102
Phone:  (817) 392-6338 (Hotel)
Conference Contact:  Marlene C. Diaz
Phone:  (214) 631-7476, ext. 26
E-mail:  attendees@hrsouthwest.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.hrsouthwest.com

October 14-16
2009 Wisconsin SHRM State Conference
"Your HR Oasis"
Kalahari Resort
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI    53965
Phone:  (877) 525-2427
Conference Contact:  Ryan Derber
Phone:  (920) 748-1126
E-mail:  ryan.derber@spartech.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.wishrm.org

October 15
Southeast Idaho SHRM Conference
"Come Prowl with Dr. Steve Lundin and SEI SHRM"
Red Lion Hotel on the Falls
475 River Parkway 
Idaho Falls, ID    83401
Phone:  (208) 542-3808
Conference Contact:  Tanya Covert
Phone:  (208) 542-8308
E-mail:  membership@shrmi.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.shrmi.org

October 19-20
19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta Conference
Cobb Galleria Center
2 Galleria Parkway  
Atlanta, GA    30339
Phone:  (770) 955-8000
Conference Contact:  Mary Lynn Miller
E-mail:  mmiller@meetingexpectations.com  
Visit the website for conference details:
https://m360.shrmatlanta.org/event.aspx?eventID=8683

October 25-27
Garden State Council 18th Annual Conference & Exposition
One Ocean Boulevard
Long Branch, NJ   07740
Phone:  (732) 571-5740
Conference Contact:  Matthew Prail
Phone:  (973) 476-7805
Email:  matthewprail@yahoo.com
Visit the website for conference details:
http://conference.gscshrm.org

October 28-29
2009 SHRM Vermont State Conference
"Fearless HR"
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
1746 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone:  (802) 253-7355
Conference Contact:  Susan Loynd
Phone:  (802) 229-1399 ext. 251
Email:  susanl@wcmhs.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://vtshrm.shrm.org

November

November 3-4
Delaware SHRM State HR Conference
John M. Clayton Hall Conference Center
University of Delaware
Route 896
North Newark, DE 19716
Phone:  (302) 831-2214
Conference Contact: Laurie Sample
Phone:  (302) 367-7476
Email: lsample@deshrm.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.deshrm.org/2009_shrmde_conference.cfm

December

          December 7-8
          6th Annual Maryland SHRM State Conference
          "Diversity and Inclusion: A Competitive Imperative"
          UMUC Marriott Inn & Conference Center
          3501 University Blvd. E
          Adelphi, MD 20783
          Phone: (301) 985-7300
          Conference Contact: Brian J. Sands
          Phone: (410) 974-1235 ext. 14
          Email: sands@recognitionconcepts.com 
          Visit the website for conference details:
          http://md.shrm.org

2010 Conferences

January

 January 22 
CHRA Annual Human Resource Conference
"HR Beyond... Strategies for the New Frontier"
Invesco Field and Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant Street
Denver, CO   80204
Phone:  (720) 258-3000
Conference Contact: Rob Spangler
Phone:  (303) 696-8585
E-mail:  info@chra.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.chra.org  

February

February 8 - 9
SHRM New Mexico Conference
HR Aligning with Business for Today and Beyond...
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone:  1-800-526-9366
Conference Contact:  Ed De Jesus, SPHR
E-mail:  edejesus@phs.org
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.shrmnm.org 

March

April