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• WA SHRM Annual Conference

  • When
    26 Mar 2026
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    7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

  
  

  
  

  HR leaders across Washington—don’t miss the Washington State SHRM Annual Conference on March 26 in Bellevue.

  This year’s conference brings together HR professionals from across the state to connect, learn, and explore the future of work through expert-led sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and meaningful networking opportunities. Attendees can also earn SHRM and HRCI recertification credits while gaining practical insights to strengthen their organizations and teams.

  If you’re looking to expand your perspective, connect with peers, and bring fresh ideas back to your organization, this is one of the premier HR events in Washington.

  Learn more and register: https://www.wastateshrmconference.org/

  
  

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• Spring Into Learning! Friday Lunchtime Certification Study Group

  • Start
    27 Mar 2026
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  • End
    29 May 2026
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Only

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  ☀️ Spring into Learning with Our Friday Study Group! ☀️

  Ready to shake off the winter fog and grow something new this season?

  Join us for our Spring Certification Study Group—a 10-week, lunchtime series starting Friday, March 27th. It’s the perfect way to refresh your HR knowledge, stay accountable, and connect with others who are on a similar path.

  Why join us this spring?
  Because everything’s better with a little momentum (and good company):

  • Plant the seeds for your SHRM certification—or finally bring it across the finish line

  • Stay on track with a consistent, low-pressure weekly touchpoint

  • Trade ideas, insights, and real-world experiences with peers who get it

  • Add a little energy (and maybe a few laughs) to your Fridays

  This group is for you if you’re:

  • Preparing for SHRM certification

  • Looking to sharpen your HR expertise

  • Wanting a structured, supportive way to stay engaged

  No heavy lifting—just steady progress, meaningful conversation, and a chance to grow week by week.

  Let’s make this a season of fresh starts and follow-through.

  
  

  

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• Wednesday Coffee Connections

  • When
    15 Apr 2026
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    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    In-Person, Mount Vernon

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  Coffee Connections: Member Networking Series

  Coffee Connections is a monthly, member-only networking opportunity designed to foster meaningful relationships, peer learning, and connection across our chapter’s diverse geographic footprint. Held once per month on the 3rd Wednesday, these informal one-hour gatherings create space for HR professionals to connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting—before the workday gets fully underway.

  The intent of Coffee Connections is simple: to provide high-quality, consistent networking opportunities where members can build authentic relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen their professional community. Whether you’re new to the chapter or a long-time member, Coffee Connections offers an approachable way to stay engaged and connected.

  Recognizing that our chapter spans three counties and a large service area, we aim to rotate locations to meet members where they are. We welcome suggestions for coffee shops or meeting spots that are convenient for you and your local HR community.

  Event Details:

  • When:  3rd Wednesday of the Month

  • Duration: 1 hour, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

  • Who: Members only

  • Format: Informal, in-person networking

  Have a location suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Please submit your ideas to our chapter email: info@sihrma.org, and help us shape future Coffee Connections across the region.

  Join us for great conversation, strong connections, and a cup of coffee—because the best professional relationships are built one conversation at a time. 

  *Please note we will only host this event if a minimum of 5 members are registered. Exact location will be shared directly with registrants. 

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• SHRM Skagit-Island Spring Workshop

  • When
    14 May 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  Spring 2026 Full-Day HR Workshop — Call for Speakers & Sponsors

  SHRM Skagit-Island is excited to begin planning a full-day, in-person HR workshop this April in Mount Vernon, and we’re currently seeking speakers and sponsors to help bring this event to life.

  This year, we intentionally moved our regular chapter meetings to a virtual format to better serve members across the three counties we support, allowing greater access to high-quality speakers and content regardless of location. At the same time, we recognize the importance of in-person connection and the value of immersive, hands-on programming that has long been a hallmark of SHRM Skagit-Island.

  With that in mind, we’re thrilled to introduce our Spring Full-Day Workshop—an opportunity to come together in person for deeper learning, meaningful discussion, and renewed connection within our HR community.

  We currently have 2–3 speaker slots available, along with sponsorship opportunities for organizations interested in supporting HR professionals across our region. If you are a speaker—or know someone—who would be a strong fit, or if your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, we’d love to connect.

  Please reach out to info@sihrma.org to express interest or request additional details. We look forward to collaborating with our community to make this a standout event for 2026.

  
  

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• Understanding the WA Cares Fund: What HR Professionals Need to Know

  • When
    11 Jun 2026
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual Only: Zoom Link will be shared with registrants

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  Understanding the WA Cares Fund: What HR Professionals Need to Know

  By

  Mariah Davis, MSW, Outreach Specialist at Northwest Regional Council (NWRC)

  Thursday, May 14th, 8:00AM - 9:00AM

  Virtual Only

  
  

  Washington is the first state in the nation to establish a worker-earned, worker-funded long-term care benefit, making the WA Cares Fund a pioneering approach to addressing the growing long-term care needs of an aging population. As the program continues to evolve, HR professionals play a critical role in helping employees understand and navigate this benefit.

  Beginning in July 2023, most Washington workers started contributing to the WA Cares Fund through payroll deductions. July 2026 marks the first time eligible individuals may access benefits, making now an especially important moment for employers and HR teams to be informed, prepared, and compliant.

  This session will provide a clear, practical overview of the WA Cares Fund, including how the program works today, key legislative updates since its introduction, and how HR professionals can appropriately support employees who may need to use the benefit. Attendees will gain context not only on compliance requirements, but also on the broader workforce and societal challenges the program is designed to address.

  Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what the WA Cares Fund is and how the benefit works

  • Review key legislative changes since the program’s creation in 2019

  • Learn how to direct employees to appropriate resources and supports when accessing the benefit

  This session is ideal for HR professionals, people leaders, and managers supporting Washington-based employees who want to stay informed, compliant, and ready to guide their workforce through an important and evolving benefit landscape.

  
  

  About the Speaker:

  Mariah Davis, MSW, is an Outreach Specialist at Northwest Regional Council (NWRC), where she provides education and outreach about the WA Cares Fund. Her professional background includes working with children, adolescents, women experiencing homelessness, and older adults. She is passionate about advocating for equitable, accessible long-term care options that support individuals and families across the lifespan. 

  
  

  Attendees earn one (1) recertification credit for SHRM and/or HRCI certifications. 
  

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