Join Michiana SHRM for our July luncheon presentation with Merritt Dilts.

Merrit will provide an overview of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), highlighting the four types of CSR, what the research says of its impact on corporations and on society, pro and con, and who the beneficiaries are.  He will also provide various examples from small and large corporations, both local and international, along with recommendations on implementation strategies and avoiding potential pitfalls. 

Lastly, he will delve into the question of whether all CSR efforts are altruistic and will engage the group on their perspectives.  

We hope to see you on Thursday, July 15

11:00 am - 11:30 am registeration & networking

Luncheon, Chapter announcements, and Sponsors begin at 11:30 am. 

Presentation is from noon - 1:00 pm. 

Member tickets are $25.00; non-members & guests are $30.00.  You must be logged in to your Michiana SHRM account to receive the member pricing.

This program has been submitted for SHRM & HRCI recertification credits.

 Merritt Dilts Bio

Merritt is the Vice President of Business Resources with the Center for Business    Excellence, a Not for Profit organization affiliated with the Greater Elkhart Area Chamber of Commerce.  He specializes in Lean/Six Sigma-Continuous Improvement training, Executive Coaching, Leadership Training and Development, Strategic Planning and Team Building.  He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and an authorized Everything DiSC Partner/Trainer. 

Prior to his current role with CBE, he worked in the Consumer-Packaged Foods Industry with General Mills, Quaker Oats, Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, and Bimbo Bakeries USA (formerly George Weston Bakeries) in the disciplines of Operations Leadership, Engineering and Quality.  

Merritt received his Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from Purdue University, West Lafayette, and an Executive MBA from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. 

He enjoys giving back to the community and serves on the Elkhart and Region 2 Homeless Coalitions and the Cultivate Culinary Food Committee. He’s previously served as Board Chair for the Greater Elkhart Area Chamber of Commerce and for Church Community Services and has volunteered on the Quality of Life Committee of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, the Supervisory Committee for INOVA Federal Credit Union and the Board for the Elkhart Rotary Club.   

Merritt and his wife, Patricia, have three grown children and two beautiful granddaughters.    

Thank you to our meeting sponsors Encore Health Network. 

The Encore Health Network is the local solution to the national carriers. 

“Encore Health Network is your locally owned traditional PPO network that offers competitive savings and expansive access to a wide variety of providers and facilities. Encore also offers national coverage through its various partnerships, your team is covered wherever they are.”