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    ISHRA 1Q Membership Meeting

    Date: March 28, 2025, 7:30am
    Location:
    Goodwill of the Heartland
    8200 6th Street SW
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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    WHEN: 
    Friday, March 28, 2025
     
    TIME:   
    7:30 am – 7:50 am, Continental Breakfast
    7:50 am – 8:00 am, Announcements & Introductions
    8:00 am – 9:00 am, Meeting
    9:00 am – 9:30 am, Q & A
     
    WHERE:   
    Goodwill of the Heartland
    8200 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 
    Thank you Kris Lehman for hosting!
     
    Below is a guide for parking and entrance to the Goodwill of the Heartland Headquarters office building. HQ is in the same building as the Outlet store, so you’ll want to drive to the smaller brown building, following the sign for administrative offices. Check in at the entrance and we’ll show you to the conference room!
     
     
    PRESENTER:
    Russ Curry
     
    AL in HR with Russ Curry 
     
    Stay Ahead: Network, Learn & Elevate Your HR Game!

    As seasoned HR professionals, we’ve seen it all—but the industry is evolving faster than ever. Staying ahead isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity!

    Join us for an exclusive opportunity to network with your peers, exchange insights, and expand your HR toolbox with cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions. Our special guest, Russ Curry, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, brings over 30 years of transformative HR leadership, helping businesses like yours navigate workforce challenges with innovation and strategy.

    Why You Can’t Miss This:
     

    • Connect with a powerhouse network of HR leaders

    • Learn how to integrate AI and technology to streamline HR processes

    • Discover innovative solutions to elevate your HR strategy

    • Gain insights from Russ Curry’s expertise in workforce transformation

    • Even as seasoned professionals, we know that growth never stops. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the ever-changing world of HR!

    Russ Curry, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a highly respected and engaging HR leader known for his deep expertise, innovative thinking, and ability to drive people-focused organizational change. As the founder of Wide Prairie HR, LLC, he has over 30 years of experience across industries including manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and healthcare.

    With an unusual balance of deep HR experience and forward-thinking strategy, Russ helps businesses navigate workforce challenges with thoughtful, cutting-edge approaches, including bilingual workforce training, cultural integration, and AI-driven business solutions. Recognized for his integrity, strategic vision, and engaging leadership, Russ has advised startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, always aligning HR excellence with people-focused business growth.

    His work has earned statewide recognition, including being named a minority-owned Iowa Targeted Small Business success story. A long-time advocate for professional development, Russ collaborates with colleges and businesses of every stripe statewide to advance workforce education and innovation.

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