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• Central Illinois HR Conference (Must register in advance to attend!)

  • When
    August 21, 2025
  •  
    7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center

  

  Unlock Your HR Potential at the 2025 Central Illinois HR Conference!

  Attendees can expect a dynamic agenda focused on enhancing employee experience and fostering psychological safety. Highlights include keynotes on bold leadership and creating safe spaces, breakout sessions on topics like allyship, workplace investigations, and AI in HR, as well as networking opportunities and updates on employment law.

  We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Central Illinois HR Conference on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your HR skills, network with industry leaders, and make a positive impact on your organization. Register online at https://cihrconference.com and be part of the future of HR!

  Don't wait, there is early bird pricing through June 15th and the conference has historically sold out by the end of July.

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• Fall 2025 HR Professional Book Club

  • Start
    September 05, 2025
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  • End
    October 31, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    TBD (Hybrid)

  Join the BNHRC HR Professional Book Club!

  
  

  Are you ready to sharpen your HR expertise, challenge conventional thinking, and connect with fellow HR professionals? BNHRC is excited to launch our Fall 2025 HR Professional Book Club, featuring the highly acclaimed book, No Ego by Cy Wakeman!

  
  

  What’s in it for you?

  • Free copy of the book: BNHRC will purchase No Ego for each Book Club member that is an active member of BNHRC. Guests can participate but will be responsible for providing their own book.
  • Earn HR certification credits: After reading the book, you’ll have the opportunity to earn valuable HR certification credits to support your professional development.
  • Engaging discussions: Dive into Cy Wakeman’s groundbreaking ideas on eradicating workplace drama and creating accountability.
  • Flexible format: Participate in a hybrid format—join in person or virtually, depending on your preference!
  • Professional networking: Build relationships with other HR professionals in the Bloomington-Normal area.

   

  Details:

  Starting in September, we’ll meet every two weeks for five sessions, discussing approximately 40 pages per meeting. This cadence will allow us to reflect on key concepts while balancing busy schedules.

   

  Meeting Dates:

  • Friday, September 5
  • Friday, September 19
  • Friday, October 3
  • Friday, October 17
  • Friday, October 31

   

  Time: Fridays over lunch, 12:00–1:00 PM
  
  

  Location: To be determined based on participant feedback (hybrid option available).

   

  Can’t make every meeting?

  We understand life happens—if you miss a session, no worries! You’ll still benefit from reading the book and can catch up with the group.

   

  Interested in joining?

  Register on the BNHRC website by July 18th to reserve your spot, get your copy of No Ego, and start earning HR certification credits!

   

  Let’s tackle workplace drama, elevate HR practices, and grow professionally—one chapter at a time!

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• HR Roundtable: Growing a Sustainable Workplace

  • When
    September 11, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mid-Central Community Action, 1301 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701

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  Join BNHRC for our next HR Roundtable on Thursday, September, 11, 2025 from 12 - 1 PM! 

  About our Roundtables: 

  • LEARN: Roundtables are designed for BNHRC members to have an open discussion and a safe space to share and learn from each other. 
  • NETWORK: A guest may attend in place of a BNHRC member and will be asked to include the BNHRC member's name on their registration. 
  • IN-PERSON: This roundtable will be held in person. A boxed lunch will be provided. 

  Featured Topic: Growing a Sustainable Workplace

  Location: Mid-Central Community Action, 1301 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701. Parking lot is at the front of the building, but if it gets full, attendees can park on the street or back of the building off of Stillwell. 

  Boxed lunch options (Jason's Deli): 

  • Turkey Deluxe – Roasted turkey breast, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an Ancient Grain bun and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Ham Deluxe - Ham, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an All-butter Croissant and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Nutty-Mixed Up Salad - Grilled, 100% antibiotic-free chicken breast, grapes, strawberries, cranberry-walnut mix, organic field greens, and feta with balsamic vinaigrette and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Veggie Sandwich – Organic spinach, guacamole, hummus, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, on an Ancient Grain bun with Fresh fruit and chocolate chip cookie.

  
  

  Recertification Credits: 1 SHRM PDC, 1 HRCI General Credit 

  
      

  Registration deadline: Monday, September 8, 2025

  Email hello@bnhrc.org with any questions.

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• September Chapter Meeting: Conflict, Ethics, and Culture: Navigating the Tough Conversations

  • When
    September 23, 2025
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid meeting (Bloomington Public Library or Microsoft Teams)

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  Event: September Chapter Meeting

  
  

  Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

  
  

  Time: 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM

  
  

  Location: Hybrid meeting

  • In-Person:  Bloomington Public Library, Room #1
  • Virtual: Microsoft Teams

  
  

  Meeting Topic: Conflict, Ethics, and Culture: Navigating the Tough Conversations

  
  

  Speaker: Robert Shorty, Ph.D. - Vice President People Equity & Culture, Grand Valley Sate University

  
  

  Meeting Agenda: 

  • 11:30 AM - In-person attendees arrive for networking and lunch (pre-ordered boxed lunches to be provided for in-person attendees)
  • 11:50 AM - Virtual attendees login to webinar (a Microsoft Teams link will be sent a day prior to the event; join on a device with or without a camera; there will be a call-in feature)
  • 11:55 AM - Announcements + speaker introductions (speaker will be virtual)
  • 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Virtual presentation by speaker followed by Q&A

  
  

  About the presentation: This is an interactive session designed for HR professionals to strengthen their ability to lead through complexity. The program explores how cultural dynamics and ethical frameworks shape workplace conflict, and equips participants with tools to manage emotionally charged conversations with clarity and compassion. Drawing on Dr. Shorty’s expertise in psychological safety and inclusive leadership, the session emphasizes identity-aware mediation and ethical decision-making in HR practice. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to foster trust, equity, and resilience in their organizations.

  
  

  Re-certification Credits: 1-hour general HRCI* and 1 SHRM professional development credit (PDC) will be shared with attendees after the meeting. *This session qualifies for Ethics credit with HRCI.

   

  Boxed lunch options (for in-person attendees): 

  • Turkey Deluxe – Roasted turkey breast, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an Ancient Grain bun and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Ham Deluxe - Ham, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an All-butter Croissant and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Nutty-Mixed Up Salad - Grilled, 100% antibiotic-free chicken breast, grapes, strawberries, cranberry-walnut mix, organic field greens, and feta with balsamic vinaigrette and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Veggie Sandwich – Organic spinach, guacamole, hummus, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, on an Ancient Grain bun with Fresh fruit and chocolate chip cookie.

  
  

  Anyone can attend in place of an active BNHRC member. Guests are also welcomed to attend. The guest fee is $15 and must be paid by the registration deadline. Potential new members and first-time guests can attend their first BNHRC event for free! Please click here to review our event payment policies.

   

  Registration Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025

  
  

  Questions about the event or online registration process? Contact us at hello@bnhrc.org

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• October Chapter Meeting: Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs

  • When
    October 28, 2025
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid meeting (State Farm B'Link or Microsoft Teams)

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  Event: October Chapter Meeting

  
  

  Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  
  

  Time: 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM

  
  

  Location: Hybrid meeting

  • In-Person: State Farm B'Link / 2702 Ireland Grove Rd, Bloomington, IL 61709 
  • Virtual: Microsoft Teams

  
  

  Meeting Topic: Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs

  
  

  Speaker: Tom Wardrip, Managing Director, Human Resources & Compensation Consulting Practice

  
  

  Meeting Agenda: 

  • 11:30 AM - In-person attendees arrive for networking and lunch (pre-ordered boxed lunches to be provided for in-person attendees)
  • 11:50 AM - Virtual attendees login to webinar (a Microsoft Teams link will be sent a day prior to the event; join on a device with or without a camera; there will be a call-in feature)
  • 11:55 AM - Announcements + speaker introductions (speaker will be in person)
  • 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Presentation by speaker followed by Q&A

  
  

  About the presentation: More details coming soon!

  
  

  Re-certification Credits: 1-hour general HRCI and 1 SHRM professional development credit (PDC) will be shared with attendees after the meeting. 

   

  Boxed lunch options (for in-person attendees): 

  • Turkey Deluxe – Roasted turkey breast, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an Ancient Grain bun and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Ham Deluxe - Ham, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an All-butter Croissant and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Nutty-Mixed Up Salad - Grilled, 100% antibiotic-free chicken breast, grapes, strawberries, cranberry-walnut mix, organic field greens, and feta with balsamic vinaigrette and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Veggie Sandwich – Organic spinach, guacamole, hummus, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, on an Ancient Grain bun with Fresh fruit and chocolate chip cookie.

  
  

  Anyone can attend in place of an active BNHRC member. Guests are also welcomed to attend. The guest fee is $15 and must be paid by the registration deadline. Potential new members and first-time guests can attend their first BNHRC event for free! Please click here to review our event payment policies.

   

  Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025

  
  

  Questions about the event or online registration process? Contact us at hello@bnhrc.org

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• HR Roundtable: Managing a Millennial

  • When
    December 11, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    RoomReady, 2200 Enterprise Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705

  Register

  Join BNHRC for our next HR Roundtable on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 12 - 1 PM! 

  About our Roundtables: 

  • LEARN: Roundtables are designed for BNHRC members to have an open discussion and a safe space to share and learn from each other. 
  • NETWORK: A guest may attend in place of a BNHRC member and will be asked to include the BNHRC member's name on their registration. 
  • IN-PERSON: This roundtable will be held in person. A boxed lunch will be provided. 

  Featured Topic: Managing a Millennial 

  Location: RoomReady, 2200 Enterprise Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705

  Boxed lunch options (Jason's Deli): 

  • Turkey Deluxe – Roasted turkey breast, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an Ancient Grain bun and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Ham Deluxe - Ham, leafy lettuce, tomato, on an All-butter Croissant and assorted cheeses. Includes chips, pickle, and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Nutty-Mixed Up Salad - Grilled, 100% antibiotic-free chicken breast, grapes, strawberries, cranberry-walnut mix, organic field greens, and feta with balsamic vinaigrette and chocolate chip cookie.
  • Veggie Sandwich – Organic spinach, guacamole, hummus, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, on an Ancient Grain bun with Fresh fruit and chocolate chip cookie.

  
  

  Recertification Credits: 1 SHRM PDC, 1 HRCI General Credit 

  
      

  Registration deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025

  Email hello@bnhrc.org with any questions.

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