August SHRM Grand Rapids Meeting: 2026 Benefit Trends
August 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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This session examines the evolving healthcare, workforce, and benefits landscape as employers plan for 2026 and beyond. It explores rising cost pressures, changing employee expectations, Rx challenges, and increasing fiduciary responsibilities. Attendees will gain insight into key medical and pharmacy trends, wellbeing priorities, and practical strategies to manage affordability while enhancing the employee experience in a changing market.
Agenda:
- 8:00am - Networking and Breakfast
- 8:30am - Program Starts
- 10:00am - Program Conclusion
*Submitted for HRCI & SHRM Credits
About the Speaker:
Based in Grand Rapids, Brenden Ritter helps grow Lockton’s presence in West Michigan while working with organizations locally and nationally. He partners with employers to develop long?term strategies across insurance, employee benefits, total rewards, and risk management. Brenden serves on the board of the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber as Director of Operations, participates in ACS' Men Wear Pink group, and serves on the NextGen and Programming Committees for ACG West Michigan.
Tickets
$25.00 Member Ticket
$30.00 after 04:00 am August 10
$0.00 Pre-Paid Members
$10.00 Student Ticket
$50.00 Non-Member Ticket
$55.00 after 04:00 am August 10
REFUND POLICY
If you are unable to attend a chapter event and wish to cancel your registration, you must notify the AHRM Board Secretary no later than the Friday prior to the event at 4pm. If you notify us prior to 4pm on the Friday prior to the event, you will receive a refund for your payment. If you are unable to notify us prior to this time, no refunds will be given. If you register for an event but choose to pay at a later date, but do not attend the event (or cancel within the specified timeframe) you will still be invoiced for the payment.
