HR Connections 2026 Calendar of Events

HR Connections: More than HR, Insight for Every Leader

HR Connections is a professional development resource group for HR practitioners and business leaders who want to stay ahead of workforce trends, strengthen their leadership skills, and connect with peers in the Northeast Metro area.

Sponsored by the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC), HR Connections has been bringing local professionals together since 2016 to share ideas, discuss employment-related challenges, and explore innovative solutions that impact today’s workplaces.

Each session offers practical insights from industry experts and interactive discussions that go beyond HR, providing valuable takeaways for leaders at every level. In 2026, our lineup includes timely topics such as onboarding for engagement, employment law updates, smarter hiring, compensation best practices, and de-escalation in the workplace.

Join us for one—or all—of our 2026 HR Connections Events and gain More than HR, Insight for Every Leader.

Pricing Options:

  • $125 Early Bird Annual Pass – Includes access to all 9 events. Ends Jan. 7th, 2026
  • $150 Annual Pass – Includes access to all 9 events. End April 1st, 2026
  • $30 Non-Member Single Session
  • $25 Member Single Session

All events are subject to change throughout the year.

Buy 2026 Pass
Date Topic Link
Jan “Onboarding for Engagement & Retention” Click Here For Tickets
Feb “Employment Law Updates” Click Here For Tickets
Mar “Smarter Hiring for a Stronger Bottom Line” Click Here For Tickets
Apr “Navigating Employment Benefits: Trends & Best Practices” Click Here For Tickets
May “Compensation & Raises Best Practices” Click Here For Tickets
Jun “Working Across Generations” Click Here For Tickets
Sep “Employment Law Updates” Click Here For Tickets
Oct “Ask, Share, Solve: An HR Conversation” Click Here For Tickets
Nov “De-escalation in the Workplace” Click Here For Tickets

Please extend this invitation to your colleagues and others in your organization.
 Watch the VHEDC website and weekly VHEDC Biz Newsletter for dates and topics.
 Please RSVP for each event to help us accurately reserve space and order food at the link provided in the
announcements.
 Questions? Call Cindy O’Donovan at 651-295-1843 or [email protected] or Liz Moscatelli at
651-401-3211 or [email protected]