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• Harnessing the Power of AI in HR

  • When
    23 Apr 2025
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  This is where we all start our AI journey by ensuring we are all aligned on foundational AI concepts and use cases.

  This session has been designed to help cut through the confusion and provide HR professionals like you with clear, actionable advice on getting started with AI. We'll demystify what AI is, walk through core concepts in plain terms, and share straightforward examples you can immediately apply in your role.

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• St. Louis - Workplace Safety in 2025

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    1030 Woodcrest Terrace Drive

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  Workplace Safety in 2025

  With Mike Minicky, CSP, CIT, President of MSM Safety Management, LLC

  Employee injuries, illnesses, and fatalities continue to happen in our workplaces. This presentation will explore injury and illness data, how to manage your employees' safety, how and why OSHA conducts inspections - including frequently cited standards and emphasis programs, and resources that are available - many of which are free! Specifically, this presentation will allow participants to:

  • Explore injury, illness, and fatality data in the U.S. What industries have the most incidents and what are the most common types of injuries?

  • Discover the critical elements in managing safety and health in the workplace.

  • Understand the most frequently cited OSHA standards.

  • Find workplace safety and health resources.

  
  

  Mike Minicky, CSP, CIT

  Mike has 30+ years of experience as a safety and health professional and currently serves as President of MSM Safety Management LLC, a nationwide occupational safety and health consulting firm. He spent a total of 18 years with OSHA in positions which included Safety Engineer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, and Assistant Area Director, and has worked extensively with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs. Mike served as National General Safety Program Manager for the Veterans Health Administration and as an Associate Safety Manager for Bayer in St. Louis. He is a member of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), past Chairman of the Greater St. Louis Field Federal Safety and Health Council, and is an Associate Member of the VPP Participants Association (VPPPA). He holds two certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP): Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT). He has earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri. Mike is also a Certified Safety Consultant with the Missouri Workers' Safety Program.

  
  

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• Hands-On with AI for Onboarding and Goal Setting

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Onboarding and goal setting are critical processes for bringing new employees into an organization and setting them up for success. This session will explore how AI can be applied to enhance the onboarding journey, while also improving goal setting for new hires.

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• Los Angeles - The State of Compensation

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Session Overview:
  • How compensation can make a huge difference
  • Employer and employee perspectives
  • The broader context of Total Rewards & its impact on an organization becoming
  an “Employer of Choice"
  • A simple Compensation Assessment to gauge your program’s current effectiveness
  • Key takeaways to plan next steps

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• Fast-Track Learning Content Creation with AI: Save Time, Create Impact

  • When
    7 May 2025
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Join Kari Naimon, founder and CEO of AixHR where she will be sharing immediately usable and practical guidance on using AI quickly, securely and effectively create meaningful and impactful learning content.

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• Hands On with AI for Talent Acquisition

  • When
    8 May 2025
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  In this session, attendees will learn hands-on strategies for leveraging AI to enhance key talent acquisition activities. Participants will gain prompt writing skills to direct AI for tasks like screening and evaluating candidates, analyzing hiring data, and interview summarization. 

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• Silicon Valley - Address Conflict Well

  • When
    13 May 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    UCSC Extension, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, California
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  Address Conflict Well
  

  Conflict is an inevitable part of any organization, but how we approach it determines whether it becomes a barrier or an opportunity for growth. This session will guide participants through a structured process of addressing conflict effectively by honing into personal experiences and feelings, centering on the best approach, and taking intentional action.

  Through self-reflection, we will explore the ways our responses impact outcomes, and how adopting a thoughtful, proactive stance can lead to better resolution and stronger relationships. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their role in conflict and tangible strategies to navigate it with confidence and care.

   

  LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Develop a centered approach – Utilize self-awareness and mindfulness techniques to determine the best response in a given conflict situation.
  • Practice intentional action – Apply strategies to engage in conflict constructively, ensuring alignment with organizational values and personal integrity.
  • Enhance communication skills – Learn to express concerns effectively while fostering mutual understanding and collaboration.
  • Commit to personal accountability – Establish action steps for continuous growth in conflict resolution and workplace culture.
  • Identify personal conflict patterns – Reflect on past conflicts actions to recognize emotional triggers and response tendencies.

  
  

  AGENDA

  5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included)

  6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS

  6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES
  

  6:15 PM PROGRAM

  7:15 PM Q&A

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  
  

  Alicia Pinn
  

  Alicia is a Bay Area native. She was born in Santa Clara, the heart of the Silicon Valley, and raised in both the South and East Bay Areas of northern California. The movement around the Bay exposed her to many diverse cultures and people. This and her sundry family makeup allowed her to embrace people of all backgrounds and identities. Alicia is an individual that likes to find the positives and works to drive the change. She believes that drive, learned experience, and organization are paramount to success!
  
  Alicia has over 20 years of work experience in nonprofit and for profit companies and a non-traditional path of education rooted in the Executive level program for Human Resource Management at Cal State East Bay. She also holds certifications with the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) as a Certified Professional (CP), and a Workplace Inclusivity Specialist. She is also a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

  
  

  Thank you to our sponsors:

  the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Human Resource Management Certificate Program

  

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• Ventura County: The practical administration of benefits from one employee to another, who happens to be a Benefits Broker

  • When
    14 May 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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  The practical administration of benefits from one employee to another, who happens to be a Benefits Broker

  
  

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

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  Brenda Allison

  Coast General Insurance

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  

  

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  *Pending approval for 1.25 hours of HRCI & SHRM Credit 

  

  
  

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• WNY - Burnout: Understanding Chronic Stress in the Workplace

  • When
    15 May 2025
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    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    TBD - Updates to follow

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  Burnout: Understanding Chronic Stress in the Workplace

  The World Health Organization categorizes burnout as an “occupational phenomenon” not an individual disease or syndrome, yet our solutions have historically put the responsibility of healing on individual employees through “self-care” initiatives. This workshop addresses the mutual relationship between worker and workplace by exploring organizational risk factors for burnout, how to build a culture of wellness, and tools to evaluate and manage our personal stress levels.

  

  About our Speaker:

  Brianne Rehac, Licensed Mental Health Counselor 
  
  

  Brianne Rehac is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of industry experience. Brianne has pioneered integrated care initiatives to promote the overall health and wellness of consumers and drive positive community impact. Brianne has worked for Fortune 500 companies, community-based organizations, and currently owns her own small business. She became an agent of change at St. Bonaventure University, where she received a liberal arts undergraduate education and completed a graduate program in Community Mental Health. Brianne resides in Buffalo, NY, with her dog, Scout, and is active in the animal rescue community. You can find out more information about Brianne at https://www.briannerehaclmhc.com

  
  

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• Los Angeles - Workforce Readiness in the Era of AI

  • When
    15 May 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County- 900 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

  

  Most workforces are woefully unprepared to safely and effectively leverage GenAI. That’s a missed opportunity – new research shows that, on average, workers believe they could increase their productivity by 10-30% if they had more AI-related skills.
  
  Find out how those who are leading the way in AI adoption are upskilling their workforce to scale the benefits of this technology. Join us on May 15 to hear key findings from the latest Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study, Workforce Readiness in the Era of AI.
  
  We will explore:
  
  • How market leaders operationalize and scale AI with strategic support from HR
  • What development and training those with prepared workforces are offering and to whom
  • Why AI’s most prolific users in the workplace are the most fearful of being replaced by it
  • Why a future-ready workforce is more important to improved market performance than AI readiness.
  
  

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• Rochester - Spring Mingle

  • When
    21 May 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Pane Vino on the Ave (3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618)
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  Join us on May 21st from 5:30 - 8:00 PM ET for our annual Spring Mingle!

  Two facts are clear every springtime in Rochester: warm(er) weather and the NHRA's annual Spring Mingle!

  This year we're inviting the HR community to join us at Pane Vino on the Ave for an evening of friends and top-notch food and drinks.

  Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members and available through May 7th. Your ticket will include 1 drink ticket and food. Swing by to say hello - we'd love to see you!

  Special thanks to our sponsors: Seabreeze, Robert Half, Paylocity, Flaherty Salmin CPA, and The Lake House!

  

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• St. Louis - Benefits for the Evolving Workforce

  • When
    22 May 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    1030 Woodcrest Terrace Drive

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  Employee Benefits for the Evolving Workforce

  Hear from our benefit experts.

  The workforce is evolving and employees are demanding more from employers. Companies are experiencing rising healthcare costs that are not sustainable using outdated tactics. Join us as our industry experts discuss creative benefit options for employees of all generations, the various funding options to consider and how to ensure that your broker is aligned with your goals and not the insurance carriers. 

  You will learn about: 

  • Flexible Benefit Offerings in 2025
  • Alternative Funding Options
  • Misaligned Incentives, Getting the Most Out of Your Benefits

  
  

  Rich Westermayer, Founder of BeneSmart

  Richard is the founder of BeneSmart and a lifelong entrepreneur with a background in finance. He received his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Missouri and has spent the past 10 years working in the employee benefits industry. During this time, he has worked with businesses of all sizes and industries, providing enrollment fulfillment for over 3,300 clients. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the benefits industry, Richard aims to share his knowledge and fresh perspective with as many people as possible. He is committed to helping businesses make informed decisions about their benefits and find the best options for their needs.

  Julie Kappen, VP of Health & Welfare at Risk Strategies

  With close to 20 years of experience in employee benefits, including the provider, carrier and HR space, Julie brings a multi-pronged approach to help employers navigate the complex health insurance environment.

  With a strong pharmacy benefit background and experience working with jumbo employers, Julie can help employers tackle their highest healthcare costs through learned strategies from some of the largest companies in the nation. Most recently, Julie brought digital health programs to enterprise employers across the Southeast to help reduce overall healthcare spend.

  Pete Shemetulskis, Vice President at Marquee Benefit Advisors

  Pete Shemetulskis is a seasoned benefits consultant with over two decades of experience, serving self-funded, fully insured, level-funded, and PEO employers. Known for his deep expertise, Pete excels at simplifying complex benefits challenges while consistently bringing innovative, practical ideas to the table.

  
  

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• Silicon Valley - Modernizing Human Resources

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    UCSC Extension, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, California
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  Modernizing Human Resources 

  Human Resources strategy to lead and modernize HR strategy, processes and practices to ensure business value, values (cultural), and compliance. 
  

   

  LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the 'Why', 'How', and 'What' associated with accomplishing the work in a three-year HR strategy.
  • Identify and analyze key lessons learned throughout the process.
  • Examine the interconnections among People, Process and Technology in the context of successful HR strategy implementation.

  
  

  AGENDA

  5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included)

  6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS

  6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES
  

  6:15 PM PROGRAM

  7:15 PM Q&A

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  

  Marianne Campbell

  The people I most enjoy working with meet at the Venn diagram intersection of dreaming big, achieving results, and having fun. I like to solve problems, Get Stuff Done, and improve work and the world.
  
  I’m an agile professional executive who has led Human Resources, CSR, Communications, Public Affairs and Digital Marketing. As a lifelong learner, I have accumulated diverse industry experience working within Financial Services, Fin Tech, Retail, and E-commerce, Innovation, Home Security, Automobile Service, and Membership Clubs. I've led global teams in the Americas, Europe, Canada, and Japan, and I've worked for small and large companies ranging from 250 - 125,000 employees and revenues of $1B - $15B.
  
  I joined Syufy Enterprises in June 2022 as the first CHRO, with the goal to modernize our Human Resources function. I look forward to sharing what we've accomplished and learned along the way in an effort to help you consider and learn from the experience.
  
  

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  the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Human Resource Management Certificate Program

  

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• Ventura County: Mastering True Leadership

  • When
    11 Jun 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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  Mastering True Leadership
  

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  - We start promptly at 7:30 am!

  This engaging and insightful program is designed to equip attendees with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the core principles of effective leadership. By exploring proven strategies and real-world applications, participants will gain valuable insights into developing their own leadership styles and enhancing their communication skills. The session will delve into key topics such as fostering collaboration, inspiring teams, navigating challenges, and building trust, ensuring attendees leave with practical tools they can implement immediately to lead with confidence and impact. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to grow in your leadership journey, this talk offers something for everyone looking to elevate their skills and drive meaningful results.

  
  

  

  

  Justin Grooms

  Chariot Consulting

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 -9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  
  

  This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.

  
  

       

  
  

  
  

  

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  www.parallaxed.com

  
  

  
  

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• Ventura County: Progressive Discipline

  • When
    9 Jul 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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    99

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  Progressive Discipline
  

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  Rachel Nelson, Esq.

  Nelson Law Office, Employment Attorney

  
  

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 -9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  
  

  This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.

  
  

       

  
  

  
  

  

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• ROC - HR Exec Sponsorship Opportunities

  • When
    7 Aug 2025
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  • Location
    Monroe Golf Club

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  In preparation for the 2025 HR Executive and Rising Star Luncheon, we have opened sponsorship opportunities! Please read the descriptions below on the different sponsorship opportunities that we offer. This year’s luncheon will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Monroe Golf Club. 

  Questions on sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Gina Sullivan (Gsullivan@mindex.com).

  Presenting - $4,000 - Sold Out

  • Reserved seating in prime location at event (2 tables of 8).
  • Pre Packaged Sponsorship Kit (4 LinkedIn Images, Web Copy, Social Media Copy & Email Header).
  • Event program recognition, strategic placement of full-page color ad in program booklet (inside cover or back page).
  • Your organization’s signage at the event.
  • A few moments to speak during the event.
  • Your logo and the NHRA logo will appear on table signs.
  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation and on NHRA’s website.

   

  Giveaway - $3,500 - Sold Out

  • Reserved seating in prime location at event (1 table of 8).
  • Pre Packaged Sponsorship Kit (Web Copy, Social Media Copy).
  • Event program recognition, full-page color ad in program booklet (other than inside cover or back page).
  • Your logo and sponsorship call out on NHRA’s social media and on event table signs.
  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.
  • Co-branded event giveaway item with your logo and NHRA’s logo.

   

  Platinum - $2,500

  • Reserved seating in prime location at event (1 table of 8).
  • Pre Packaged Sponsorship Kit (Web Copy, Social Media Copy).
  • Event program recognition, full-page color ad in program booklet (other than inside cover or back page).
  • Your logo and sponsorship call out on NHRA’s social media and on event table signs.
  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

   

  Gold -$1,750

  • Reserved seating (4 tickets to event).
  • Inclusion in pre-event publicity.
  • Recognition in event program with a 1/2 page color ad.
  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

   

  Silver - $1,250

  • Open seating (3 tickets to event).
  • Inclusion in pre-event publicity.
  • Recognition in event program with your logo.
  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

   

  Video - $1,500 (1)

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).
  • Logo featured prominently in promotional video featuring HR Executive of the Year honorees.
  • Inclusion in pre and post-event publicity.
  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

   

  Photography - $1,000 (1)

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).
  • Inclusion in pre and post-event publicity.
  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.
  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

   

  Dessert - $1,000 (1)

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).
  • Your logo printed on sugar cookies at each table.

   

  Meet & Greet - $1,000 (2) (1) remaining

  • Taking place on June 10th, 2025 at the Jackrabbit Club
  • 4 tickets to Meet & Greet.
  • A few moments to speak during opening remarks.
  • Display table at the event.

   

  Flowers - $800 - Sold out

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).
  • Logo displayed with floral arrangements.

   

  Program - $800

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).
  • Recognition in event program with your logo and a 1/2 page color ad.

   

  Supporter - $350

  • NEW Open seating (1 ticket to event).
  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

  
  

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• Ventura County: Understanding Finances for the HR Professional

  • When
    13 Aug 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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  Understanding Finances for the HR Professional

  
  

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  Paul Butler

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 -9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  
  

  This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.

  
  

       

  
  

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• Ventura County: Legal Compliance Challenges

  • When
    10 Sep 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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  Legal compliance challenges

  
  

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

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  Katherine Amoroso

  New Level Resources

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 -9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  
  

  This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.

  
  

       

  
  

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• Ventura County: Ethical AI Use and Upskilling for an AI Driven Workplace

  • When
    8 Oct 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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  Ethical AI Use and Upskilling for an AI Driven Workplace

  
  

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

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  James Nagy

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 -9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  
  

  This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.

  
  

       

  
  

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• Ventura County: Legal Update

  • When
    12 Nov 2025
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    7:20 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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    100

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  Legal update

  
  

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  Ryan Haws

  
  

  

  Laura Withrow

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 -9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  
  

  This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.

  
  

       

  
  

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