Meeting
How HR Can Use AI as a Practical Tool, Not Just a Buzzword
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| Organizer: | KVHRA |
| Location: | Le Club Calumet on 334 West River Road in Augusta, ME 04330 |
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| iCal link | November 12, 2025 - 7:45am |
This session explores how HR professionals can use AI in practical, people-centered ways—beyond the hype. Through real-world examples, we’ll look at how AI can support recruiting, retention, and employee development by acting as a thought partner, not just an automation tool. Participants will leave with actionable ideas they can try immediately, tailored to different working and learning styles.
Attendees will learn to:
Domestic Violence Workplace Training
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| Organizer: | KVHRA |
| Location: | Best Western Waterville |
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| iCal link | October 8, 2025 - 7:45am |
Presented by: Jon Heath, Education Director, Family Violence Project
Sponsored by: Paycor
Creating a Workplace that Cultivates Support of Older Workers
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| Organizer: | KVHRA |
| Location: | Calumet Club Augusta |
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| iCal link | September 10, 2025 - 7:45am |
Presented by: Jess Maurer & Meriah Hope, Maine Council on Aging
Power in Aging PowerPoint 9.10.25
Sponsored by: Reed Family Insurance Advisors
Legislative Update
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| Organizer: | KVHRA |
| Location: | Calumet Club Augusta |
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| iCal link | June 11, 2025 - 7:45am |
Dear HR and Business Professionals of Kennebec Valley,
Don’t miss KVHRA’s June program - 132nd Legislative Update presented by Peter Gore, Sr. Governmental Relations Consultant with Maine Street Solutions.
New Maine Paid Family Medical Leave/Long Term Care Update
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| Location: | Best Western, Waterville |
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| iCal link | March 12, 2025 - 7:30am to 9:15am |
New Maine Paid Family Medical Leave
Long Term Care Update
Presented by: Bucky Gahagan, Vice President, Cross Insurance
Terrence Ryan, Director Market Development
Jason Ouellette, Senior Account Executive
Meeting Sponsor: Cross Insurance
Access the presentation slide decks via the links below:
State Economist Update - Trends in Maine's Demographics/Labor Market
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| Location: | Best Western, Waterville |
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| iCal link | April 9, 2025 - 7:30am to 9:15am |
State Economist Update - Trends in Maine's Demographics/Labor Market
Presented by: Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist
Meeting Sponsor: Paylocity
NOTE: DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER, DECEMBER MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY ONLY!! December Meeting - Ethical Boundaries and Energy Leadership
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| Location: | Virtual via ZOOM only! |
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| iCal link | December 11, 2024 - 7:30am to 9:30am |
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December's program will be presented by Karen Shorey, Impact Leadership Group. Program Title: Ethical Boundaries and Energy Leadership (note, this session will assist HRCI certified professionals in acquiring one ethics credit towards your current recertification cycle)!
Meeting Sponsor: Varney Benefits Advisors
November Meeting - BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM
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| Location: | Calumet Club, Augusta and Virtual via ZOOM |
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| iCal link | November 13, 2024 - 7:30am to 9:30am |
BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM
Presented by: Michelle Martin, Sr. Loss Control Consultant and
Jeff Lewis, VP of AMD & Loss Control
Maine State Trust Group
October Meeting - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Foundations and Effects in the Workplace
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| Location: | Best Western, Waterville and Virtual via ZOOM |
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| iCal link | October 9, 2024 - 7:30am to 9:30am |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Foundations and Effects in the Workplace
Presented by: John Heath, Education Director, Family Violence Project
Meeting Sponsor: Paylocity
September Meeting - 2030 WORKFORCE - WHAT SHOULD HR BE DOING TODAY TO GET READY?
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| Location: | Calumet Club, Augusta and Virtual via ZOOM |
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| iCal link | September 11, 2024 - 7:30am to 9:30am |
2030 WORKFORCE - WHAT SHOULD HR BE DOING TODAY TO GET READY?
Presented by: David Pease, SVP/Director Talent & Management Trainees - Bangor Savings Bank
Meeting Sponsor: Ricky Graf, PuzzleHR
