North Carolina Society for Human Resource Management

What North Carolina Society for Human Resource Management does

North Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (NCSHRM, DBA "SHRM NC") is the official state council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for North Carolina, operating as a nonprofit professional membership association. The organization coordinates and supports 19 local SHRM affiliate chapters across the state — including Alamance County HRA, Charlotte Area SHRM, Triangle SHRM, Raleigh Metro SHRM, Fayetteville Area SHRM, and others — and serves as the collective voice of HR professionals in North Carolina through programming, advocacy, and networking. Its offerings span an annual State Conference (the flagship event, with the 2026 edition scheduled September 23–25 at the Wilmington Convention Center), quarterly council meetings, the Superhero Seminar, certification support for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR/GPHR credentials, an awards program, scholarships via the SHRM Foundation, DEI and workforce readiness initiatives, and government affairs advocacy.

The technology footprint is modest and typical of a volunteer-led association: a WordPress-based website (ncshrm.com) maintained by third-party vendor Generate Design, third-party ticketing and merchandise via Company Casuals, and QuickBooks for invoice processing. There is no proprietary technology product, no SaaS offering, and no proprietary data or model assets; value delivery occurs primarily through in-person events, member referrals into the national SHRM membership pipeline, and content/resource curation. There is no app, no published API, and no AI or ML capabilities disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) conference and event registration fees (tiered from $99 student rate to $899 full in-person rate, with early-bird, 1-day, faculty advisor, and guest add-on variants), (2) corporate sponsorships under the Peak Partner program providing visibility to North Carolina HR professionals, and (3) indirect membership revenue via referrals to the national SHRM organization and management of local chapter affiliations. The organization is volunteer-led — operations are coordinated through a P.O. Box in Greensboro, NC ([email protected]), with no disclosed physical office — and is member-supported rather than funded by external equity. Marketing is conducted via the website, email, social media (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn), in-person events, and the chapter referral network.

Name

North Carolina Society for Human Resource Management

Legal name

North Carolina State Council Society for Human Resources Management

Website

https://ncshrm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NCSHRM is the official North Carolina state council of SHRM, operating as a nonprofit professional association that coordinates 19 local chapters to deliver HR conferences, certification support, awards, scholarships, and advocacy across North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Professional Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYEDAAANAE

Human Resources (HR) & Talent (SHRM/HRCI) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Human resources association
• Professional development
• HR certification support
• HR conference events
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue generated from registration fees for the annual NCSHRM State Conference, quarterly meetings, and the Superhero Seminar. Conference pricing ranges from $99 (student rate) to $899 (full in-person registration), with various tiers and early-bird discounts available.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for conferences and events, including Peak Partner program for organizations seeking visibility among HR professionals in North Carolina.
3. Membership: While NCSHRM itself is a state council of SHRM, the organization drives membership to the national SHRM organization and manages local chapter affiliations. Revenue flows indirectly through membership referrals and chapter affiliations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NCSHRM operates as the official state council of SHRM in North Carolina, delivering professional development, networking, and advocacy for HR practitioners through an annual three-day State Conference, quarterly chapter meetings, the Superhero Seminar, awards programs, HR certification resources, and coordination of 19 local SHRM affiliate chapters across the state.

Product overview

North Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM NC) is a professional membership organization serving as the state council for SHRM, comprising 19 local affiliate chapters. The organization offers a unified portfolio of services including annual conferences, quarterly meetings, award programs, HR certification support, and workforce development initiatives. Core offerings center on professional development events like the annual State Conference (providing SHRM/HRCI recertification credits), quarterly chapter leader meetings, and the Superhero Seminar. Additional services include awards recognition, scholarships, government affairs advocacy, and DEI resources. The organization does not operate as a technology product company but rather as a membership-based professional association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SHRM NC State Conference Annual three-day conference providing HR professionals with educational sessions, networking opportunities, SHRM and HRCI recertification credits, keynote speakers, and panel discussions on HR topics. Registration tiers range from $99 (student) to $899 (full in-person after early bird).
• Quarterly Council Meetings (Q1, Q2, Q3) Recurring quarterly meetings for chapter leaders and HR professionals featuring updates, collaborative discussions, and professional development sessions.
• Superhero Seminar One-day learning and networking seminar for HR professionals hosted by local SHRM chapters, providing professional development and inspiration.
• SHRM NC State Council Awards Program Recognition program honoring excellence among HR professionals, SHRM chapters, and volunteer leaders including HR Professional of the Year, Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement, Humanitarian Award, Rising Star Award, Chapter Crown Award, and State Council Volunteer of the Year.
• SHRM NC Online Store Online merchandise store operated via third-party platform Company Casuals, allowing members to purchase SHRM NC branded merchandise and materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCSHRM has received the 2024 EXCEL Platinum Award from SHRM National for chapter excellence

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SHRM National (Society for Human Resource Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSHRM is the official state council of SHRM National for North Carolina. The partnership provides local chapter support, representation to the national organization, and access to SHRM resources, certifications, and advocacy networks. NCSHRM coordinates with SHRM National on conferences, membership, and professional development standards.
• AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAIHR provides online HR education and professional development courses. As a member of SHRM NC, individuals receive a special 20% discount on any AIHR course or license. AIHR co-hosts webinars and events with NCSHRM, such as the 'Build HR Skills That Matter for 2026' campaign.
• Western NC HR AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting events such as the 'Five Ways HR Careers are Changing' webinar. Partnership for professional development content delivery to HR professionals.
• 19 Local SHRM Chapters in North CarolinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNCSHRM coordinates with 19 local SHRM chapters across North Carolina including: Alamance County HRA, Charlotte Area SHRM, Triangle SHRM, Raleigh Metro SHRM, Fayetteville Area SHRM, Gaston SHRM, Iredell HR Association, and others. Chapters serve as local delivery mechanisms for programs and membership.
• Catawba Valley SHRM, Iredell HR Association, SHRM Lake NormanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint hosting of the Superhero Seminar 2026 at the Statesville Civic Center. Regional partnership for professional development event delivery.
• Generate DesignminorOthersThird-party vendor responsible for website development and maintenance for ncshrm.com.
• Wilmington Convention CenterminorOthersVenue for the 2026 NCSHRM State Conference. Located in Wilmington, NC for the September 23-25, 2026 event.
• Statesville Civic CenterminorOthersVenue for the Superhero Seminar 2026 on August 19, 2026. Located in Statesville, NC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HRCI (HR Certification Institute): Credentialing body for HR professionals offering PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certifications. Directly comparable to NCSHRM's certification support function and frequently co-marketed through SHRM/HRCI recertification credits at NCSHRM events.
• WorldatWork: Nonprofit professional association focused on compensation, benefits, and total rewards — a closely adjacent HR specialty. Comparable to NCSHRM as a membership-based professional association offering certifications, education, and conferences to HR practitioners.
• ATD (Association for Talent Development): Professional association serving talent development, learning, and training professionals. Comparable to NCSHRM as a nonprofit membership association offering certifications, conferences, and local chapter networks for HR-adjacent professionals.
• SHRM Georgia State Council: Southeast regional peer operating as SHRM's state council in Georgia. Comparable in regional scope, chapter density, and target HR professional demographic.
• SHRM Florida State Council: Another state council of SHRM, operating under the same affiliate model as NCSHRM in Florida. Provides a direct comparable for state-level governance, conference programming, and chapter coordination structure.
• SHRM California State Council: SHRM state council serving California HR professionals. Closely parallel to NCSHRM in structure, mission, and chapter-based service model, with potentially larger scale due to California's workforce size.
• SHRM Texas State Council: Texas state council of SHRM, providing regional programmatic and certification support analogous to NCSHRM. Useful comparable for peer state-level HR association performance and structure.

Emerging players

• AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR): Digital-first HR education provider offering courses and certifications. Already a partner of NCSHRM, representing both an enhancement to current offerings and a structural alternative to in-person chapter-based development models.

Broad incumbents

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): The national parent organization of NCSHRM. Operates the broader HR professional association ecosystem including certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP), advocacy, and the annual national conference. Directly comparable as the umbrella body whose affiliate model NCSHRM operates within.

Others

• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy): Professional association for state-level accounting regulatory bodies. Comparable to NCSHRM as a state-coordinated nonprofit professional association structure, though serving the accounting profession rather than HR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NCSHRMCouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/NCSHRMStateCouncilInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ncshrm-state-council-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/shrmnc

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Subsidiaries1 record

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