Dear Business Industry Partner,
The 2018 Kansas State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (KS SHRM) State Conference is scheduled for September 19-21, 2018 in Wichita, Kan. This year’s conference theme is “HR Enlisted” and that’s exactly who we would like to introduce you to!
The Conference is being hosted at the Century II Convention Center and the recruits will enjoy a commanding line up of keynote speakers from both the HR industry as well as distinguished military Veterans. Last year, the
2017 KS SHRM State Conference in Overland Park drew more than 500 attendees from all areas of the state, from the rank and file to the top brass, and we’re excited to do it again in 2018.
After some intense strategic planning, we’ve made several changes this year for our Partners that we would like to make you aware of.
The Marketplace is truly the “barracks” of the State Conference and will be the hub for our valuable Business Partners to interact with our attendees.
- In an effort to drive traffic into the Marketplace, all registration will take place there.
- We will be promoting our Charitable Partner, Midwest Battle Buddies, an organization that provides service dogs to Veterans suffering from PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury. They will assist us in providing puppies for our attendees to “cuddle” in the Wellness Area of the Marketplace.
- The Marketplace Wellness Area will be a place for attendees to congregate, play lawn games, cuddle puppies and just hang out.
- Training Camp will be an area of our Marketplace that will allow for our Chain of Command Partners (traditional sponsor levels) to educate attendees on HR tools, technology and tips.
- For those business partners that do not choose to have a booth presence, we have multiple Reconnaissance Opportunities (a la carte sponsorship options) available to choose from.
- The Military Plan is an app game that all Business Partners will be encouraged to participate in. Attendees will play the game through their conference app which will require them to visit our Partners in the Marketplace to determine the answers. Prizes are awarded for game participants and requires nothing more from our Partners other than supplying information to KS SHRM about their organization. The app game will be promoted heavily to attendees this year and more information will follow for our Partners.
- All Business Partners are invited to join the HR Enlisted on Thursday, September 20th for the keynote lunch speaker, Matt Eversmann. First Sergeant Eversmann survived the Battle of Mogadishu and was portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. This is our way of saying thank you for partnering with KS SHRM.
- We took care to ensure ample time for our attendees to “march” on the Marketplace.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
4:30pm - 6:00pm Marketplace Reception
Thursday, September 20, 2018
7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast in the Marketplace
9:00am - 10:30am Marketplace Event
1:15pm - 2:15pm Marketplace Event
3:15pm - 4:30pm Marketplace Finale
(Working on a social evening event for
both attendees and partners as well-stay tuned)
These are just some of the ways KS SHRM is working hard to ensure success for our Business Partners. More information can be found on the
KS SHRM website, in the
Business Partner brochure, or the monthly newsletters that will be sent out to all Business Partners, past and present, starting in mid-March. The
Partner kits on the KS SHRM website also will continue to be updated with information (including the monthly Business Partner newsletters).
Feel free to contact the 2018 KS SHRM State Conference Sponsorship Committee or the
KS SHRM Office with any questions. We are happy to help find a level that works for you!
We look forward to seeing you in Wichita to help recruit the best of the HR Enlisted! Watch your inbox for the first newsletter or go ahead and
REGISTER TODAY!
