The Miami Valley Human Resource Association (formerly the Miami Valley Personnel Association) was organized just prior to the First World War. A number of Dayton Personnel executives met for the purpose of fostering and promoting better methods of maintaining the best possible human relations in industry and commerce. Out of these early experiences so many worthwhile values have evolved that today the Association includes Human Resource professionals from local organizations that comprise a large segment of the business community. All of these industrial and commercial establishments are helped in many ways by their participation in the Association.

The goal of the Miami Valley Human Resource Association remains that of ever striving to build and maintain at the highest level the best possible human relations in industry and commerce. Service to out membership is of utmost importance. Quality programming and networking opportunity remain our key focus.

To promote sound principles and standards of Human Resource management; to foster professional growth by providing opportunities for education and exchange of knowledge; and to promote the value of the Human Resources.

• Promote HR best practices through monthly education meetings, professional development workshops and certification, member information exchange and recognition of outstanding contributions in the practice of HR.
• Inform members of HR current trends, legal and legislative issues and act as the voice of the HR professional community.
• Encourage responsible leadership through community outreach activities, partner with organizations and educational institutions to prepare youth for entering the workforce, and sponsor emerging HR leaders and student chapters.
• Inspire adherence to a professional code of ethics in the HR Field.