OutPro Forum: The Business of Belonging
2026-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Registration & Pricing

The Talent & Human Resources Workshop Series equips West Michigan’s business community with the tools, insights, and strategies to navigate today’s rapidly evolving workforce. Held quarterly, these workshops provide HR professionals, executives, and people leaders with a focused space to deepen their expertise year-round. Each session delivers practical, real-world approaches to talent acquisition, retention, employee engagement, and building organizational cultures where people feel valued and supported. Whether you’re rolling out new HR initiatives, developing leaders, or driving organizational change, these workshops offer actionable guidance, peer connections, and strategies to strengthen your people practices and drive results.

This session is eligible for 1 SHRM PDC. Information on claiming your credits will be sent directly to your registered email address upon completion of the program.

2026 Speakers

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Aaron Einfeld, PhD

Founder & Executive Coach

Awaken Leadership Solutions

ABOUT Aaron Einfeld, PhD

Adam Dee

Vice President of Actuarial for Health Plan Business (HPB)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

ABOUT Adam Dee

Aida Dismondy

Senior Counsel

Warner, Norcross + Judd, LLP

ABOUT Aida Dismondy

Al Vanderberg

County Administrator

Kent County, MI

ABOUT Al Vanderberg

Al Vanderberg

County Administrator/Controller

Kent County

ABOUT Al Vanderberg

Alberto Garza

Owner

General Wood Shop

ABOUT Alberto Garza

Alex Belding

CRO & Co-Founder

WebriQ

ABOUT Alex Belding

Ali Anderson

CEO

CraftCo.

ABOUT Ali Anderson

Alison Mast

President of West Michigan

Northern Trust

ABOUT Alison Mast

Allie Walker

President

Truscott Rossman

ABOUT Allie Walker

Amanda Hentsch

Director of Membership

Grand Rapids Chamber

ABOUT Amanda Hentsch

Amy Lee

Executive Dean of Collaborative Programs

Michigan Community College Association; Director, EPiC Consortium

ABOUT Amy Lee

Amy Rencher

Senior Vice President

ABOUT Amy Rencher

Amy Taylor

President

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation and Capitol South

ABOUT Amy Taylor

Ana Espinoza

Director of People Services

Feyen Zylstra

ABOUT Ana Espinoza

Event Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

Event Underwriter

Executive Sponsors

Chamber Champions

Inclusion Advocates

Latina Connect: Craft Your Digital Brand
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Villa Bar & Banquet, 3594 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 49418, United States

Create Great Leaders Annual Party
2026-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Midtown GR, 123 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Talent & Human Resources Workshop: Inclusive Collaboration
2026-05-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

ATHENA Leadership Forum
2026-06-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Watermark Country Club, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States

Talent & Human Resources Workshop
2026-07-28 08:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

OutPro Forum
2026-08-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Latina Connect
2026-09-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

37th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration
2026-10-14 15:30 - 17:30 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Leadership Lesson Breakfast
2026-10-27 07:30 - 09:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Talent & Human Resources Summit
2026-11-10 07:30 - 11:30 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

ATHENA Leadership Forum
2026-11-17 15:00 - 17:00 | TBD
