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  1. Lunch and Learns

    What is a Lunch & Learn? A Lunch and Learn is an event coordinated between a local HBA chapter/region and a company to raise awareness of HBA within an organization. HBA member leaders deliver these sessions to the company's employees to provide ...
  2. HBA Corporate Partner Information Module

    The CP Information Module is accessible to all regional CR leaders across the organization. This module is essentially a selection of reports and information (similar to the CP Portal that our Corporate Partner key contacts have access to) that is...
  3. CP Locations

    Within the  HBA Corporate Partner Information Module  there exists the ability for member leaders, CP key contacts, and HBA staff to add addresses and site-specific contacts for specific Corporate Partner sites. This date is saved in the HBA's dat...
  4. Advisor Role Description

    HBA GAP Advisor Description 2025.pdf HBA Global Ambassador Program (GAP) Advisors are HBA members who are experienced industry leaders in their careers, and HBA-trained volunteers, who are assigned to guide and support GAP cohorts. Each coho...
  5. Advisor Onboarding

    Here is the 2025 HBA Global Ambassador Program Advisor Training deck, which includes helpful notes and guidance on the HBA, the Global Ambassador Program, and the Advisor's role in its success. 2025 HBA GAP Advisor Volunteer Training Deck ...
  6. Deeper Dive: Succession Planning

    Quick Reference Guide Please note: the HBA is no longer managing this process via succession worksheets. Please refer to the Succession Planning Process section below to familiarize yourself with the step-by-step process for this year. P...
  7. Deeper Dive: Program Planning

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  8. Annual Planning and Timeline

    HBA Central has developed an annual planning timeline and guidance to make the process easier for all HBA leadership components to set up for success. Please see full training in the Leadership Learning Center. 2027 Planning Dates and Deadline...
  9. Deeper Dive: Budget Planning

    High-level details for 2027 and key dates Budget templates are available now for Regional Treasurers via the Vena Platform . Full guidance will be shared with Regional Treasurers by early July 2026. Affinity Groups will be shared drafts of bud...
  10. HBA Email Communication and Targeted Mailing Guidelines 2026

    To ensure a consistent, compliant, and member-centered communication experience, official email communications to  HBA  members are managed through the HBA Central team. The below guidelines apply to all HBA branches, chapters, regions, affiliates...