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Formerly known as Great River Human Resources Association

Great River SHRM provides opportunities to strengthen HR skills through networking, professional education, and shared expertise—supporting the ongoing advancement of the HR profession.

09/10/2026

🏆 GREAT RIVER SHRM
2026 EXCELLENCE IN HR AWARDS
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

🌟 CELEBRATING THE HR PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE🌟

Do you know an HR professional who goes above and beyond?
The leaders, problem-solvers, culture-builders, mentors, and behind-the-scenes heroes who make workplaces stronger every day deserve to be recognized.

Great River SHRM's Excellence in HR Awards honors outstanding professionals who lead people, strengthen organizations, develop future leaders, and somehow manage all those "Other Duties as Assigned."

Submission Deadline:
All nominations must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

Please click the link here for more information and to nominate your HR rockstar:
2026 Great River SHRM "Excellence in HR" Nomination Form –

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-zSPAMkHeEaod1JoLJiHik5QAqd4dlBNtnDAr6HzwRRUN1VCODRVWUlNMjlDMEw4NkZLSjFYMk8yTC4u&route=shorturl

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Great River SHRM!

Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of employees across every industry who help keep our communities and workplaces moving forward.

As HR professionals, we have the opportunity every day to support the people behind the work and help create workplaces where employees can grow, succeed, and feel valued.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!

09/03/2026

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09/02/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars — Our Next HR Meet-Up is Only 20 Days Away!

Join us on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 for another great opportunity to connect with your HR friends!

☕ Start your day with Coffee & Conversations at Milltown Coffee in Moline from 7:00–9:00 AM! A big thank you to The Arc of the Quad Cities Area for sponsoring our morning Meet-Up!

Need to unwind after the workday? 🍹 Join us for HR Happy Hour at Edison’s Gastropub in Bettendorf from 4:30–6:30 PM, sponsored by Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.!

Whether you join us in the morning, afternoon, or both, we’d love to see you!

Come connect, catch up, and enjoy some time with your HR community!

08/27/2026

Four days to go!

Your next great idea, connection, or career-changing conversation could be waiting in Coralville. Join us as we celebrate HR: The Greatest Profession.

🎟️ Register before August 31 to save.
📅 October 7–9, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
🔗 www.iashrm.org/stateconference

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day and your Great River SHRM Board Members are all off at the Dog Park to celebrate. Please share your furry co-workers with us in the comments!

Leonna Ellis, SHRM-CP TobyMac Golden Retriever

Joanna Davis, DBA, MBA, SPHR Neige White German Shepard

Miranda Bryant Piper Rescue Mix

Michelle Harrell, MBA Bentley Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Zamboni Puggle

Carmen Schram, SHRM-CP Sean Chow Chow

Emi Lynch, SHRM-CP Tate Healer Mix

Tally Neofotist Wren & Lucy Shorkies

Allison K. Wright Stella German Shorthaired Pointer

08/24/2026

For this Committee Monday, the Communications & Marketing Co-Directors, Michelle Harrell, MBA and Brianda Salamanca, SHRM-CP are taking over.

Today, we would like to honor Cory Holloway on being selected for the 2026 Quad Cities Regional Business Journal's Forty Under 40!

08/20/2026

🔥 HOTSPOT CHECK-IN!

It's time to see those connections in action!

Have you and your HotSpot group:
☕ Met for coffee?
💻 Connected virtually?
💬 Started a group chat?
🍽 Shared a lunch?
🤝 Attended a networking event?

Tell us all about it below! We'd love to celebrate the relationships you're building.

📢 Tag your HotSpot crew in the comments and share a photo if you have one!

08/18/2026

🎓 Is SHRM Certification on Your To-Do List?

Now is the perfect time to take the next step in your HR career!

Eastern Iowa Human Resource Association, Great River SHRM, and Cedar Valley Society for Human Resource Management are partnering together to offer a Fall SHRM Certification Study Group designed to help you prepare for the SHRM certification exam.

📅 Study Group
Tuesdays | Beginning September 15
🕡 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

A big thank you to our collaborating Certification Chairs for making this opportunity possible:

⭐ Amber White, SHRM-CP – Eastern Iowa SHRM
⭐ Carmen Schram, SHRM-CP – Great River SHRM
⭐ Brooke Kressin, SHRM-CP – Cedar Valley Society for Human Resource Management

Whether you're pursuing your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, this study group is a great way to stay accountable, build confidence, and prepare for exam day.

08/17/2026

✨ Committee Monday Spotlight ✨

This week, we’re excited to collaborate with our College Relations Committee — Jennifer (Komadino) Palar & Sydney Larson! 🎓📚

With students of all ages getting ready to head back to the classroom, Jen & Sydney are sharing some helpful Back-to-School Tips to help everyone start the year off strong! 🍎✏️

Great River SHRM would like to wish students, parents, educators, and lifelong learners a fantastic school year — from those starting Pre-School for the very first time to those heading off to college or pursuing their next degree! 🎒📖

Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, new opportunities, and success! 🌟

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Davenport, IA
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https://www.grhra.org/

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