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Welcome to Human Resource Professionals Association of Greater Emporia

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are a business owner, new to the HR field or a seasoned veteran, or if you have HR responsibilities in your job description, we are your source for networking, continuing education, compliance, professional development and community outreach in pursuit of advancing the profession of Human Resources to improve the work, the worker and the work place.

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!

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  • October 11, 2023 - 11:30am
    Location:
    In-Person (ValuNet Smart Room at Emporia Chamber) or Virtual (via Zoom)

    Jeanine McKenna – Ignite Emporia/Chamber of Commerce – October 11, 2023

    Jeanine McKenna was inspired by the work of her mother and has followed
    in her footsteps leading the communities where she has worked. She is a
    graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fort Hays State University,...

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