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Welcome to the Southwestern Iowa Chapter of SHRM

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event!

Upcoming Events

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  • When Disaster Strikes! The Vermeer Tornado Lessons Learned and Coming Back Stronger Than Ever!
    March 20, 2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
    Location:
    Southwestern Community College, Instructional Center (Room 211) 1501 W Townline St | Creston IA 50801

    Whether it is a tornado, flood, fire, or other unplanned event, learn from one of Iowa’s largest
    manufacturers who experienced a devastating EF-3 tornado on July 19 th , 2018. Through discussion,
    videos and pictures, you will get a better understanding of how Vermeer’s robust planning efforts
    helped...

  • Chapter Meeting/Program
    April 17, 2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
    Location:
    Room 211, Instructional Center | Southwestern Community College | 1501 W Townline St | Creston IA 50850

    TBD

  • Chapter Meeting/Program
    May 15, 2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
    Location:
    Southwestern Community College, Performing Arts Center (Multipurpose Room) 1501 West Townline St | Creston IA 50801

    TBD

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    Our Focus

    • To provide a forum for the professional and personal development of our members
    • To provide an opportunity to develop leadership, management, public speaking and group decision making skills
    • To provide an arena for the development of trust relationships where common problems can be discussed and deliberated
    • To provide an opportunity to focus on current human resource management issues of importance to members
    • To provide a focus for legislative attention to state and national human resource management issues
    • To provide information gathering and dissemination channels
    • To provide a pool of human resource management leaders for continuing succession in the chapter