Events

2025 - September 4 - Coffee and Chat

September 4, 2025 - Coffee & Chat (VIA ZOOM)

Join us on Thursday, September 4, 2025 for our next SCHRA Coffee & Chat - "Employee Benefits."
Panel Discussion:

Christy Vago, Employee Benefits Advisor / Vago Ins Agency LLC

Bill McCarron, Senior Vice-President / Huntington Insurance

Chris Herbruck, Area Executive VP / Gallagher Insurance

Join us for a Panel Discussion where we will focus on:

Discover actionable insights from industry experts on how to reduce benefit costs while maintaining employee satisfaction and retention

Explore innovative approaches to plan design, benefits enhancement, and data-driven decision-making that can lead to measurable savings

Engage with experts in a dynamic panel discussion designed to help employers navigate the evolving benefits landscape with confidence and clarity

This is a free event, but you must register online.

NOTE: Your zoom login information will be included in your email confirmation when you register. This is a UNIQUE link for this event.

2025-09-04: Stark County SHRM Job Fair

September 4, 2025 Job Fair

Join us on Thursday, September 4, 2025 for the Stark County SHRM Job Fair!
Hosted by Ohio Means Jobs

You must register online to pay and reserve your table.


Looking to hire top talent and expand your workforce? The Stark County SHRM Job Fair is the perfect opportunity to connect with hundreds of motivated job seekers in one place. This high-visibility event allows your company to promote career opportunities, build brand awareness, and recruit the best candidates for your team.

What to expect:
- Access to a wide pool of qualified, pre-registered job seekers
- Opportunities to conduct on-the-spot interviews
- Brand exposure to a broad and diverse audience
- Company logo and profile featured in event promotions
- Network with other industry leaders and hiring professionals


Don’t miss this chance to meet skilled candidates and grow your talent pipeline.

Contact Freda Martin, fmartin@omjwork.com or 330.491.2618 for any additional questions

Other HR Events: Regional Summit: Workforce Solutions in a Child Care Crisis

Other HR Events
Regional Summit: Workforce Solutions in a Child Care Crisis

Description:
This event will bring together leaders from Stark, Summit, Wayne, Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Portage, and Tuscarawas counties to explore together the child care challenges and opportunities we face, which are critical to the health of our regional workforce, economy, and communities.

TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

2025-09-16: "Lead with Yes!"

September 2025 Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm for: "Lead with Yes! " presented by Courtney Lower

Courtyard by Marriott / 4375 Metro Circle NW / North Canton, OH 44720

11:15am - Registration Opens
11:30am - Lunch starts serving*
11:45am - Program begins

Cost

SCHRA Members $25.00

Non-members of SCHRA $40.00

Student Members - Full Time Students Should contact Rudolph Herter (Rudolph.herter@sccaa.org) for a special offer.

Retirees (Honorary) and In-Transition members $15.00

SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS: Please e-mail Terri Fullmer at tfullmer@solharrisday.com no later than September 2nd. NOTE: Registration closes the Friday before the meeting at 5 pm.

Session Description: Join us as we hear from Courtney Lower as she talks about "Leading with Yes!" “Lead with Yes!” means being open and receptive to new ideas or activities which will strengthen emotional intelligence and build relationships. This session will discuss how to shake off negativity and approach your role with positivity and openness.

What to expect:
- New ideas or activities
- Learn about emotional intelligence
- Building relationships

Let’s build better workplaces, together. Register today and be part of the conversation!

Speaker Bio: Courtney L. Lower, CLRP, (pronouns she/her) is the Human Resources Director for Knox County in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She has been the county’s HR Director for 3 years, prior to that she was the HR Administrator at Knox County Job & Family Services for 8 years. As a dedicated advocate for public service and equity, Courtney is driven by a profound commitment to fostering positive change in her community. With a strong background in Human Services and Human Resources, Courtney has consistently demonstrated a deep-rooted passion for addressing societal disparities and promoting inclusivity

This meeting is pending for recertification credits from HRCI and SHRM.

Thank you to our sponsor!