Texas Bay Area SHRM

What Texas Bay Area SHRM does

Texas Bay Area SHRM is a local SHRM-affiliated chapter (designation #0542) operating as a nonprofit professional membership organization since 2001, headquartered in Webster, Texas, and serving HR professionals throughout the Southeast Houston region. The chapter's primary function is to provide continuing education, networking, and career development resources to its individual members, with monthly in-person breakfast meetings and luncheons at Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston, an annual full-day HR conference offering SHRM and HRCI recertification credits, a mentorship program integrated with the SHRM Foundation, scholarships for HR students, and an online job board for employers. Membership spans individual HR professionals and students seeking certification maintenance, professional development, and peer connection, while employer engagement is driven through event sponsorships (Platinum through Bronze tiers) and job board postings.

The organization's technology infrastructure is intentionally lean, built on Wild Apricot membership software that powers the txbashrm.org website, event registration, member management, online payments, and the job board. The chapter operates with 1-10 employees supported by a volunteer board of directors, consistent with its nonprofit, community-led governance model. Notable recognition includes the 2024 SHRM Platinum Excel Award, TOP 25 SHRM Foundation Fundraising Chapter nationally, and TOP 4 fundraising chapter in Texas.

The revenue model is diversified across five streams: recurring annual membership dues, one-time event registration fees ranging from $14 (student member breakfast) to $295 (non-member annual conference), employer job board listings ($50 for chapter members, $150 for non-members for 30-day postings), multi-tier event and conference sponsorships, and voluntary donations including SHRM Foundation fundraising through raffles and silent auctions. Pricing is transparent and publicly disclosed, with consistent member-versus-non-member discounts across all offerings.

Name

Texas Bay Area SHRM

Legal name

Texas Bay Area SHRM

Website

https://txbashrm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Bay Area SHRM is a SHRM-affiliated nonprofit chapter, founded in 2001, that serves HR professionals and students in the Southeast Houston region with monthly meetings, an annual conference, mentorship, scholarships, and a job board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Webster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for HR professionals and students to join the chapter and access member benefits including discounted event pricing and networking opportunities.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from monthly breakfast meetings, luncheons, and annual conferences. Pricing varies by event type and membership status, ranging from $14-$295 per attendee.
3. Job Board Listings: Fees charged to employers for posting HR job openings on the chapter website. $50 for 30-day listing for chapter members; $150 for non-members.
4. Sponsorships: Event and conference sponsorships at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) providing visibility to HR professionals and employers in the Southeast Houston region.
5. Donations: Voluntary donations from members and supporters, including SHRM Foundation fundraising during events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texas Bay Area SHRM is a local SHRM-affiliated nonprofit professional membership chapter that provides HR professionals in the Southeast Houston region with networking events, educational meetings, an annual HR conference, recertification credits (SHRM/HRCI), a mentorship program, scholarships, and an online job board. The chapter generates revenue through annual membership dues, event registration fees, job board postings, event sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

Texas Bay Area SHRM is a professional membership organization serving HR professionals in the Southeast Houston region since 2001. The organization offers a portfolio of services including monthly chapter meetings (breakfast meetings and luncheons) with HR industry speakers, an annual HR conference providing SHRM and HRCI continuing education credits, mentorship programs through the SHRM Foundation, a job board for posting HR positions, event sponsorship opportunities, and workshops such as the Essential Tools for Managers workshop. The chapter also raises funds for the SHRM Foundation and awards scholarships. The organization uses Wild Apricot membership software to manage its operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Chapter Meetings Regular monthly breakfast and luncheon meetings held at Bay Oaks Country Club featuring HR industry speakers on topics such as employment law, employee relations, benefits, DEI, and leadership. Provides networking, professional development, and SHRM/HRCI recertification credits to HR professionals in the Southeast Houston region.
• Annual HR Conference Full-day annual professional development conference featuring multiple speakers and sessions for HR professionals. Offers SHRM and HRCI continuing education credits. The 2026 conference is hosted at Great Wolf Lodge, 1000 Great Wolf Wy, Webster, TX 77598.
• SHRM Mentorship Program Participation Chapter-level participation in the SHRM Foundation's mentorship experience, connecting HR professionals and HR students through national events, local events, and skill-building sessions. Over 600 students and professional members have engaged with the program.
• Job Board Online job board on txbashrm.org allowing employers to post HR positions for a 30-day period. Listings are promoted to chapter members via email and LinkedIn. Pricing: $50 for chapter members; $150 for non-members.
• Essential Tools for Managers Workshop Full-day training workshop providing managers with practical tools to run successful teams. Covers employment law, documentation, performance management, and recruiting. In-person attendance priced at $75 including lunch, snacks, coffee, and all-day presentations.
• Scholarships Scholarship programs for HR professionals and students pursuing careers in human resources, supported by SHRM Foundation fundraising activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 HR professionals attend annual conference
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• HigginbothamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026. As a Platinum sponsor, Higginbotham receives prominent visibility and brand recognition among HR professionals and employers attending the conference.
• Next LevelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026, providing financial support and receiving marketing visibility at the event.
• CurativemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• HR&PmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• Ogletree DeakinssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• InsperitysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• Transitions to RetirementsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• Elizabeth Smith Life and HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• PaycorsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• KelseyCare Health PlanssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHappy Hour & Bronze sponsor of TXBA SHRM's Annual Conference 2026.
• Wild ApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership software platform that powers the TXBA SHRM website, event registration, membership management, and online payments. The organization uses Wild Apricot for all digital operations.
• SHRM NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliation with SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) as SHRM Affiliate Chapter #0542. Provides access to SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge, HRCI certification integration, and national organizational support. The chapter aligns its activities with SHRM's mission to empower people and workplaces.
• SHRM FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundraising partner for SHRM Foundation scholarships. Chapter conducts fundraising activities including 50/50 raffles and silent auctions at events to support HR scholarships. Recognized as TOP 25 fundraising chapter nationally and TOP 4 in Texas.
• SHRM Mentorship ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChapter participates in SHRM Foundation's mentorship experience with national events, local events, and skill building sessions to help mentors and mentees expand their professional network. Over 600 students and professional members have engaged with the program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership: Regional economic development and business-membership organization in the Bay Area Houston region. Shares geographic footprint with TXBA SHRM and serves overlapping employer sponsors, but functions as an economic development body rather than a professional association.

Broad incumbents

• WorldatWork: Global nonprofit professional association for compensation, benefits, and total rewards professionals. Comparable membership-based education model with events, certifications, and local chapters; overlaps with HR professional audience but focuses on compensation sub-discipline.
• ATD (Association for Talent Development): Professional membership association serving talent development and learning professionals. Similar chapter-based, certification-aligned, event-driven model that overlaps with HR-adjacent buyers and sponsors.
• HRCI (HR Certification Institute): Credentialing body that issues HRCI certifications referenced in TXBA SHRM's recertification-credit programming. Indirect peer as the certification ecosystem partner whose standards and continuing-education requirements shape local chapter programming.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): National parent organization that TXBA SHRM is affiliated with as Chapter #0542. Operates the broader SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge, certification programs, and national events; provides the framework, brand, and recertification infrastructure that local chapters leverage.

Direct peers

• San Antonio HR: SHRM affiliate chapter serving the San Antonio HR community. Comparable member-based professional association model with monthly meetings, recertification credits, and annual events, all targeting a similar HR persona.
• Austin SHRM: SHRM affiliate chapter for Austin-area HR professionals with similar monthly programming, sponsorships, and chapter governance. Directly comparable on membership dues, event pricing, and corporate sponsor categories.
• DallasHR: SHRM affiliate chapter serving HR professionals in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Comparable local-chapter model offering monthly meetings, recertification credits, sponsorships, and an annual conference; serves as a peer benchmark for Texas SHRM chapter scale.
• Greater Houston SHRM: Another SHRM-affiliated chapter serving the broader Houston HR professional community. Comparable local-chapter membership model, monthly meetings, and conference programming; competes for overlapping HR membership and sponsors in the Houston metro.

Regional players

• Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Regional business association in the Houston metro offering networking events, professional programming, and sponsorships. Comparable event-driven member organization serving Southeast Texas professional community but focused on Hispanic business interests rather than HR specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-bay-area-shrm

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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