Meeting/Event Information
BHRA offers a multitude of professional development, networking, and round table events each year. As a supporter of both Janesville and Beloit communities, our events generally rotate between both cities. We also strive to offer programming at a variety of times throughout the year. Below are our upcoming meetings, we hope to see you there!
BHRA HR Summit
September 25, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Blain Supply Corporate Training Center
3507 E Racine St
Janesville, WI 53546
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Join HR professionals, business leaders, and community partners for the BHRA HR Summit 2025 — a half-day event designed to spark ideas, build connections, and strengthen the future of work in our region.
This year’s program brings together national speakers and local leaders to tackle today’s most pressing HR challenges — from building resilient cultures to making sense of AI in HR.
Agenda Overview
8:00 – 8:30 AM
☕ Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:40 AM
👋 Welcome & Opening Remarks – Crystal Fox, BHRA President
8:40 – 9:40 AM
🎤 Opening Keynote: The Secret Ingredient to a Magnetic Culture – Ben Killoy
When engagement is slipping and referrals dry up, the problem isn’t perks — it’s people. In this eye-opening keynote, discover what’s really holding back your culture, even in top-performing teams. Walk away with powerful questions to uncover blind spots and tools to create a culture people want to join.
9:40 – 9:50 AM
☕ Coffee & Networking
9:50 – 10:30 AM
💡 Panel: AI in HR – Cutting Through the Hype to Find the Value
Leaders from Colony Brands, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, and LeMans Corporation discuss what AI can (and can’t) do for HR. Expect live polling, case studies, and rapid-fire scenario reactions that separate the real opportunities from the risks.
10:30 – 10:40 AM
☕ Coffee & Networking
11:00 – 11:45 AM
🎤 Closing Keynote: Prioritizing People – Building Trust to Build a Resilient Workforce – Amy McClure
Discover the small, practical moves that make a big difference in resilience. Learn how trust, feedback, and leadership interactions can transform culture and equip your workforce to thrive in change.
11:45 – 12:00 PM
📢 Closing Remarks & Call to Action – Kyle Collinge, BHRA President Elect
Why Attend?
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Gain actionable strategies to strengthen culture and resilience
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Hear real-world insights on AI in HR from experienced practitioners
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Connect with HR professionals and leaders across industries
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Walk away with tools and frameworks you can use immediately
👉 Reserve your complimentary seat today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of HR in our region.
Tickets
$0.00 Member Ticket - Free Event
$0.00 Non-Member Ticket - Free Event
