The West Michigan Chapter of the American Payroll Association was founded in 1997,
as a non-profit group, in order to advance the payroll profession in our area.
Membership is open to all who wish to focus on growing within their field, as well as
becoming active in our networking opportunities. Many contacts and friendships have
been developed within our group.
Our area of coverage is extensive as it includes members from Grand Rapids, Holland,
Kalamazoo and Lansing!
- To promote scholarship and professionalism in the field of payroll administration
- To advance recognition for payroll
- To promote higher standards of performance in the field of payroll administration
- To promote fellowship and communication among payroll practioners
professional society for payroll professionals. Founded in 1982, they are the nation's
leader in payroll education, training and publications.
With over 22,000 members, APA is committed to:
- Offering education opportunities to enhance the quality of the payroll
professional
- Fostering the exchange of payroll expertise at the local level
- Raising public awareness of payroll professionalism
- Offering certification programs to support the payroll profession
- Representing the payroll professional in Washington, D.C.
The Chapter meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, exclusive of January.
The cost is $18.00 for members and $22.00 for non-members for each meeting
and includes a dinner choice. A meeting notice is distributed, via e-mail, prior to
each meeting.
Past topics have included, but is not limited to, Friend of the Court, Wage and
Hour Laws, Expatriates and Garnishments.