NESHRM's 29th Annual HR Conference

Join us for a day of career enrichment activities specially cultivated for HR professionals and business leaders in Northern Maine!

About this Event

Welcome to NESHRM's 28th Annual HR Conference! Join us for a day filled with insightful seminars, games, prize drawings, and opportunities for networking and professional development. This event will be held at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center on Wednesday, September 24th. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow HR professionals and gain valuable knowledge to advance your career. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. $125 per additional person - register now to secure your spot!

Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast & Morning Network Session

Info: Help yourself to a complimentary breakfast courtesy of NESHRM! Menu will include freshly baked muffins, bagels, english muffins, assorted yogurts and juice, coffee, tea, and fresh fruit.

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
NESHRM Introductions and Welcome

🕑: 08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Top 20 Ways to Avoid Employment Litigation in 2025
Host: Gregg R. Frame, Esq. - Taylor, McCormack & Frame, LLC

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Meeting Exponential Demand - Transformation in a Small and Rural Town in Maine
Host: Dr. Melik Peter Khoury - Unity Environmental University

Info: Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, President and CEO of Unity Environmental University, talks about the extraordinary transformation into America’s Environmental University. How did Unity Environmental University transform into a vibrant institution that addresses the workforce needs of Maine? Dr. Khoury will discuss the challenges, strategies, and cultural shifts essential for fostering rapid growth and sustainable change across Maine, especially in a small-town environment.

- Building the foundation for organizational transformation and growth.

- Navigating cultural shifts to foster innovation and inclusivity.

- The unique experience of being a racially diverse CEO in Maine and leading a transformative institution.

- Overcoming ongoing challenges while sustaining success.

- Actionable strategies businesses can learn from Unity Environmental University to scale rapidly and meet workforce demands.

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
2025 Maine HR Legislative Update
Host: Anne-Marie L. Storey, Esq. - Rudman Winchell

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon Break

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Beyond Just Words: Communication Best Practices in the Modern Workplace
Host: Kimberly A. Jones - University of Maine at Presque Isle

Info: Kimberly A. Jones, Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

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