Meeting

Speaker: Hazel Washington (Wage & Hour Investigator)

As one of the investigators assigned to the Columbia District Office, Ms. Washington conducts investigations of employers across all industries within South Carolina to ensure compliance with various federal labor laws, to include FMLA.  (Major Laws Administered/Enforced | U.S.

Speaker: James McQuilla (President of the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce)

James McQuilla graduated from The Citadel Military College with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned his MBA from Winthrop University.  He has over 30 years of experience in sales, management, and entrepreneurship.  Throughout his career, he has successfully led businesses through growth, change, and new challenges.

Speaker: Donna Miller - Business Consultant (SCDEW Upates)

Business Consultant, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, covering six counties.

Speaker: Elliott Wilson, SHRM-SCP, PHR (2025 Kick-Off Meeting)

Our South Carolina SHRM Regional Director, Elliott Wilson, SHRM-SCP, PHR, will be at the first meeting of the new year.  He will be discussing local membership and different speakers we can add to our event list this year.

Don't forget to invite a guest to our meetings!

Come join Midlands SHRM for our December Breakfast Meeting!  We will be discussing chapter updates and business, as well as thinking ahead for 2025!

Speaker: Mike Dennis (Executive Director at the Dawn Center)

Mr. Dennis will be speaking about the services they provide to employers including drug testing, physicals, and employee assistance programs (EAP).

Speaker: Ronald L. Harvey, MBA (Certified Leadership Coach)

Ron Harvey is a PCC Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Facilitator.  Ron is an energetic, engaging individual who believes his purpose is to make a difference by inspiring leaders to excel through learning, growth and adding value to others.  He is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Global Core Strategies and Consulting (GCSC), LLC.