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• MNSHRM 2026 Day at the Capitol

  • When
    12 Mar 2026
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    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    MN State Capitol Building, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Room B15, St. Paul Minnesota
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  MNSHRM DAY aT THE CAPITOL

  March 12, 2026

  Join us for the MN SHRM 2026 Day at the Capitol. 

  Date:    March 12, 2026

  Location:  Capitol, Room B15 (“L'Etoile du Nord Vault Room”)

  Schedule:  ***Remember, the main purpose of this day is for you to schedule individual meetings with your Senators and Representatives to discuss what you like and don’t like about the statutes and rules governing employment in Minnesota.  The programming will be secondary to that.*** 

  MNSHRM's room will be open at 8:30AM and programming will begin at 9:00 and run until about 3:00.  Lunch will be served.  Speakers will include the Department of Labor and Industry, a private attorney, and several elected officials.  All will be discussing the current state and future of employment law in Minnesota. 

  Advocacy:  We will prepare you for your meetings with talking papers regarding whatever bills are being considered that would affect employment in Minnesota.  No one is required to advocate for a position they don’t agree with.  Members are free to attend our event and tell their legislators whatever is on their mind.  I will be pushing out a talking paper on this subject in the weeks before the event, because the session hasn’t started yet, we don’t know what opportunities or threats are out there yet. 

  SHRM/HRCI Credits:  Are being applied for; these were granted last year so we expect them to be approved.  Our goal for this year is to have certificates to hand out day of the event. 

  Parking:  Parking at the Capital takes a little planning but it’s not as bad as it used to be.  Resources can be found here:  https://mn.gov/admin/citizen/buildings-grounds/parking/

  Registration is $50.00 to help cover the cost of lunches.

  Additional Event Information:

  ***What you need to do ahead of time***

  Schedule your meetings with your Representative and Senator; do this ASAP.

  Because we are planning for a large event, we need each attendee to set up these meetings themselves.

  Go to https://www.leg.mn.gov/. On that page, you will find “Who Represents Me?” for both the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Input your address and the cite will list your MN House and MN Senate representatives. (It will give you your Federal Representative and Senators too, don’t worry about those.)

  Click the “Contact” button.

  Find their email address and send them an email.

  Below is a draft:

  “Dear Representative/Senator ______;

  On Thursday March 12, 2026, I will be visiting the Capital for MN SHRM’s Day at the Capital. I would like to meet with you in person to discuss legislation and laws affecting employers in Minnesota. Please let me know when you would be available. Thank you.”

  Follow up your email with a phone call 48 hours later.

  Brainstorm on legal and legislative issues that affect you or that you’d like to see implemented. If you have ideas, send them to MN SHRM’s Legislative Director Cory Genelin at cgenelin@gislason.com so they can be incorporated into our priorities for the day.

  Recruit others to attend! There is power in numbers and we want to get as many people to join us as possible.

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• 2026 MNSHRM Day at the Capitol Sponsorship

  • When
    12 Mar 2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    MN State Capitol
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  Your sponsorship dollars allow MNSHRM volunteers to continue to have a seat at the table with Minnesota legislators.

  This is our fourth annual Day at the Capitol and we're excited about sharing the values and ideas of HR professionals with our elected officials.  

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• TCSHRM Emerging Professionals Networking Happy Hour and Game Show Night!

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
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    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Punch Bowl Social 1691 Park Place Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416

  

  

  Are you looking to elevate your leadership skills, broaden your HR knowledge, or simply enjoy a fun way to expand your network while you connect with other HR students, interns, and professionals who are also early off in their HR career? You won't want to miss out on this!

  Twin Cities SHRM is hosting a Networking Happy Hour and Game Show Night for new and Emerging Professionals!

  Join us at 4:30pm on Thursday March 19 at Punch Bowl Social where we will have delicious appetizers, a full taco bar, and desserts for you to enjoy throughout the evening as you engage in a fun night of professional networking and an interactive HR Game Show designed to test and build your HR expertise!

  Visit our website to learn more about our Emerging Professionals Community and how it supports you at every stage of your HR career.

  For more information, please visit our event page here Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management (TCSHRM)

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• TCSHRM March New Member Orientation

  • When
    25 Mar 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Event-you will get an invite the week of the event

  

  Whether you are new to Twin Cities SHRM or have been a member for a while and want to make the most of your membership, this session is packed with information to help you maximize your investment!
  
  Tammy Smith, VP of Membership, will highlight key benefits of TCSHRM membership and how you can get involved in the largest Twin Cities HR network! Breakout rooms with other new members and volunteers will enable you to hear testimonials and start building your network. Be sure to bring questions! This session will include time for Q&A with volunteers, board of directors’ representatives, and TCSHRM staff.
  
  Twin Cities SHRM is one of the largest and most awarded SHRM chapters in the nation, serving more than 1,000 HR professionals across the Twin Cities and MN.
  
  Your membership is more than just access. It’s a powerful investment in your professional journey. Make the most of your investment in 2026!

  For more information, please visit our event page here Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management (TCSHRM)
  

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• TCSHRM Spring Social & 75th Anniversary Party

  • When
    2 Apr 2026
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    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Norseman Distillery 451 Taft Street Northeast Room: Garden Suite Minneapolis, MN 55413

  

  

  For 75 years, TCSHRM has championed the leaders, innovators, and changemakers who built the foundation of the HR profession. This milestone year honors the legacy that brought us here - while challenging today’s HR community to think boldly, lead courageously, and shape what comes next.

  Join Twin Cities SHRM Members for our annual Spring Social and 75th Anniversary Party celebration! We are excited to provide the opportunity to network with other HR professionals in the Twin Cities area at Norseman Distillery  in Minneapolis.

  In addition to networking, we will be featuring sponsors and celebrating the 75th Anniversary of our chapter. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone together and look forward to continuing to support you with professional development, networking connections, and HR resources throughout 2026 and the future!

  For more information, please visit our event page here Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management (TCSHRM)
  

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• MNSHRM Webinar - Active Threat and Hostile Employee Preparedness for Human Resource Professionals

  • When
    8 Apr 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  Active Threat and Hostile Employee Preparedness for Human Resource Professionals

  Human Resource professionals play a critical role in protecting employees while fostering a culture of trust psychological safety and care. In today’s complex workplace environment preparing for potential active threat situations is no longer just a security function it is a people and leadership responsibility.
  
  This webinar equips HR professionals with practical people focused strategies to prepare employees before a crisis occurs. Participants will learn how to empower their workforce through awareness communication and decision making frameworks that reduce panic improve response and support employee wellbeing during high stress high consequence events. We will cover pre-attack indicators and ways to forecast the appropriate action to take with potential hostile employees.
  
  Rather than fear based tactics this session emphasizes calm clarity and confidence helping HR leaders bridge the gap between safety planning and organizational culture. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can immediately apply to strengthen preparedness reinforce trust and support employees before during and after a critical incident.
  

  Three learning objectives:

  Identify the HR role in active threat preparedness by understanding how training communication and culture influence and empower employee readiness and response during critical incidents.
  
  Apply practical preparedness principles that help employees recognize threats early make safer decisions under stress and respond with greater confidence during time compressed high risk situations.
  
  Support employees before and after a critical incident by integrating trauma informed practices clear communication strategies and recovery considerations that reinforce psychological safety and organizational trust.
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Elevate Your Impact:

  • Start
    14 Apr 2026
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  • End
    26 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    4 Online Modules
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Elevate Your Impact transforms HR professionals from tactical support into value-creating strategic business partners.

  
  

  Program Outcomes

  • Articulate how HR directly impacts business performance and profitability
  • Translate business strategy into talent, leadership, and organizational capability
  • Design and align HR strategy with business goals and measurable outcomes
  • Crack the code on financial statements and connect metrics to decisions
  • Drive behavior change through a coaching-centered leadership approach

  From a reactive, tactical support function → Value-creating business partner

  From policy and compliance enforcer → Connector of HR strategies to business goals

  From last to be notified → First engaged as a trusted partner

  CORE PROGRAM (100% VIRTUAL) - $899

  Program Includes:

  • Four live virtual sessions (2 hours each from 9-11am Central)

  Session 1: April 14 - Business Acumen for HR Leaders
  Session 2: April 28 - HR as a Strategic Business Driver
  Session 3: May 12 - Influence Leadership and Change
  Session 4: May 26 - Capstone Project

  • Program recordings and materials, including guided worksheets and templates
  • Self-paced on-line learning
  • Email support

  
  

  CORE + COHORT COACHING (100% virtual: $1,299)

  • Everything from Core plus
  • 3 live virtual coaching calls (90 minutes each from 9-10:30 am Central)

  April 21
  May 5
  May 19

  • Cohort coaching and peer support in groups of 6-10
  • Real-time Q&A and discussion

  
  

  SPEAKERS:

  • Curtis LaClaire - CEO at Careers Launch Talent Group
  • Rodney Holt - Managing Partner at Global Leader Group
  • Jonathan Nabrotzky - CEO at Global Leader Group
  • Joe Nabrotzky - Managing Partner at Global Leader Group

        
  

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• Elevate Your Impact: Group Coaching

  • Start
    21 Apr 2026
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  • End
    19 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    4 Online Modules
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Want to Elevate the Experience Even Further?

  Most participants choose to add the Group Coaching option so they can apply the ideas from the program to real work situations and get feedback from peers and strategic HR experts.

  Small groups of 6 to 10 participants meet at 9 AM Central on the Tuesdays between program sessions: April 21, May 5, and May 19.

  These sessions are where many participants say the biggest breakthroughs happen, especially as they work through their capstone project.

  You can add cohort coaching at any time if seats are still available, though groups tend to fill quickly.

  COHORT COACHING (100% virtual: Additional $400)

  
  

  
  

  
  

        
  

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• TCSHRM - HR Department of 1 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - April Virtual Meeting

  • When
    23 Apr 2026
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    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Event - you will get a WebEx invite the week of the event

  

  

  This group will meet throughout the year to support the unique challenges and opportunities that are part of working in a smaller HR department. We will focus on best practice sharing, round table discussions and networking with other HR professionals like you, as we discuss strategies that are critical for success in driving performance and supporting the work that our managers and teams are doing.  

  We also encourage those that might not be in a direct HR role, but may be in an operations role that oversees HR, to attend as well! 

  For more information, please visit our event page here Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management (TCSHRM)
  

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• TCSHRM 2026 Spring Conference: Future Ready: Shaping HR for Tomorrow

  • When
    8 May 2026
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    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    In Person @ Radisson Blu MOA 2100 Killebrew Drive Bloomington, MN 55425

  

  

  Spring Conference: Future Ready — Shaping HR for Tomorrow

  Join us as we celebrate this historic anniversary at the TCSHRM Spring Conference, where the past, present, and future of HR come together. Future Ready is designed for forward-thinking HR professionals navigating rapid change at the intersection of technology, talent, and culture.
  Through inspiring sessions, practical insights, and meaningful connections, you’ll explore how HR can lead with purpose in an ever-evolving world of work—strengthening your impact today while preparing for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. This is more than a conference. It’s a celebration of 75 years of leadership—and a call to be Future Ready for the next generation of HR.
  

  For more information, please visit our event page here Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management (TCSHRM)
  

  
  

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• MNSHRM 2026 State Conference Registration

  • Start
    12 Oct 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    13 Oct 2026
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802

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  2026 MNSHRM State Conference
  October 12-13 | Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

  Join us for our annual State Conference on October 12-13 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, MN

  The MNSHRM State Conference is presented annually by the Minnesota SHRM State Council, a state affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

  This is one of the largest HR conferences in the region attracting over 700 human resources professionals and vendors.

  Representing virtually every industry and size of business, this is the place to be for professionals to network, grow, and learn about the human resources industry. You also have the opportunity to earn maximum credits for both the HR Certification Institute and SHRM Competencies Certifications.

  Hotel rooms are available at five Duluth properties.

  Cutoff to make reservations - September 10, 2026

  Canal Park Lodge $199/night

  Reservation Number: 218-279-6000

  
  

  Holiday Inn & Suites $160/night

  Reservation Link:

  MN SHRM Annual Conference

  Reservation Number: 218-722-1202 ext 3

  Booking Code: SHR

  Inn on Lake Superior $230-$260

  Reservation Number:  218-726-1111

  Provide group name: MN Society for Human Resource or Group ID # 11590 

  Radisson Duluth Harborview $139

  Reservation Link:   https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/FL50V1 

  The Suites Hotel at Waterfront $189-$229

  Reservation Number: 218-727-4663

  
  

  Annual Conference Refund Policy
  MNSHRM will refund program registration fees in full for registration cancellations submitted in writing to admin@mnshrm.com by Sept. 11, 2026. Cancellations received after Sept. 11, 2026, are not refundable.

  

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• 2026 MNSHRM State Conference Sponsorship Registration

  • Start
    12 Oct 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    13 Oct 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    DECC - 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802

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  You have the soluTIONS | We have the audience

  Whether you're looking for brand recognition, meaningful moments of engagement, or opportunities to educate, we have a way for you to do it all - and we love to collaborate on new ways to bring value to our audience and business to your bottom line.
  
  The 2026 MNSHRM Annual State Conference presents a unique opportunity to connect directly to over 700 HR professionals. Our annual conference attracts attendees from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

  The conference is the largest gathering of HR professionals throughout the year in Minnesota and provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure with your key customer audiences.        

  Partnering with MNSHRM as a sponsor or exhibitor will give you the opportunity to:

  • Launch new products and services
  • Collect high-quality sales leads
  • Build brand awareness
  • Cultivate customer relationships
  • Meet with your current business partners and see if they are offering new product lines or new business solutions to support your organization.

  For details on available opportunities, 2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities page.

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• 2026 MNSHRM State Conference Exhibit Booth Purchase

  • Start
    12 Oct 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    13 Oct 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    DECC - 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
  • Spaces left
    34

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  You have the soluTIONS | We have the audience

  Whether you're looking for brand recognition, meaningful moments of engagement, or opportunities to educate, we have a way for you to do it all - and we love to collaborate on new ways to bring value to our audience and business to your bottom line.
  
  The 2026 MNSHRM Annual State Conference presents a unique opportunity to connect directly to over 700 HR professionals. Our annual conference attracts attendees from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

  The conference is the largest gathering of HR professionals throughout the year in Minnesota and provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure with your key customer audiences.        

  Partnering with MNSHRM as a sponsor or exhibitor will give you the opportunity to:

  • Launch new products and services
  • Collect high-quality sales leads
  • Build brand awareness
  • Cultivate customer relationships
  • Meet with your current business partners and see if they are offering new product lines or new business solutions to support your organization.

  For details on available opportunities, 2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities page.

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