2026 - September 16 - Wine & Whine
Please join us for a lighthearted, laughter-filled after-work escape designed for us HR professionals to connect, share, and support one another. This interactive evening will feature rotating table conversations using SHRM Conversation cards, each with a statement and thought-provoking questions centered around key HR topics like Policy, Culture, Engagement, Benefits, Recruitment, etc. You’ll move from table to table, starting conversations, networking, and tackling real-world questions or challenges you bring with you. Whether it's HR headaches or big wins, this is your time to unwind, unfiltered.
This is a joint chapter event hosted by Lake/Geauga Area and Ashtabula Chapters of SHRM and sponsored by Gallagher.
What: Wine & Whine
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Grand River Cellars 5750 S. Madison Rd, Madison, OH 44057
Enjoy: Delicious wine & small bites. Round table conversations with engaging topics in a speed dating-style format. Real-time discussion and idea sharing. A safe space for HR horror stories. Networking, laughs, and zero judgment. Whine a little, laugh a lot. You’ve earned it!
Cost: Member Price $10.00; Non-Member $15.00; A portion of the event’s proceeds and basket raffle will benefit the SHRM Foundation.
Thank you to our sponsor!

2026 - October 7 - HYBRID EVENT
Ashtabula County SHRM Presents (HYBRID EVENT)
“BUILDING RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACES”
Presented by Bridget Sherman, Director of Youth and Recovery Services

Where: Ashtabula Public Library / 4335 Park Avenue / Ashtabula, Ohio
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Cost: $15.00 member/$20.00 non-member
This is a Hybrid EVENT. Webinar attendees will receive the zoom login information with the email/purchase confirmation.
Speaker Bio: Bridget Sherman
Mrs. Sherman is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with minor studies in Music and Biology. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City Universities of New York. Mrs. Sherman began her career in social services in 2000, at Ashtabula County Children Services where she worked as both an intake and ongoing case worker, as well as placement liaison, working with providers and children in residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, and group home settings. In January of 2015, Mrs. Sherman began working at the Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, where she currently serves as the Director of Youth and Recovery Services.
Why Attend…
The presentation will provide participants with the information about the Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative, the benefits to employers and employees, and how to apply for the designation. Participants will learn what the Recovery Friendly Workplace designation is, how to assess their own workplace readiness for the designation based on the 9 criteria, and how to apply for the designation.
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