--- title: Welcome to the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL! description: Join the Orlando and Bay to Gulf Chapters at the Hospitality Booth during Congress! Additionally, don't forget to add these events to your planner to mingle with other chapter leaders! image: https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tables%20Cheering.jpg?width=377&height=251&name=Tables%20Cheering.jpg --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/American-Payroll-Associations-Chapter-Relations-877434285724525/) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1051077&trk=anet_ug_grppro) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/APAChapters?lang=en)   - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23 PAYO Chapter Blog](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/CL-2023-images/23%20PAYO%20Chapter%20Blog.jpg "23 PAYO Chapter Blog") ![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/Yasmelin.tif) by [Yasmelin Flores](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/author/yasmelin-flores) on May 9, 2025 1:21:59 PM # Welcome to the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo in Orlando, FL! ![Bay to Gulf chapter logo](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Chapters/Bay%20to%20Gulf%20chapter%20logo.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Bay%20to%20Gulf%20chapter%20logo.webp)![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrlandoChpt_PayrollOrg%20(002)-jpg.jpeg?width=98&height=91&name=OrlandoChpt_PayrollOrg%20(002)-jpg.jpeg)The Orlando Chapter and the Bay to Gulf Chapter welcome you to their hometown! They would love to see you at the Hospitality Booth to share information about the wonderful city of Orlando, as well as enter you into one of their drawings which include one free registration to the Florida Statewide in August and one free Payroll Source Online subscription! Our volunteers are eager to meet you, so be sure to stop by! They will be located right outside the Osceola lobby. Hospitality Booth Hours: Monday, May 12: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Tuesday, May 13: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. **Don't Forget to Put These Events in Your Planner!** **Chapter Exchange Reception and Awards![Tables Cheering](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tables%20Cheering.jpg?width=228&height=152&name=Tables%20Cheering.jpg)** **Monday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT** Chapter Exchange is a crowd favorite for local chapter leaders at every Congress. The exciting event brings together chapter members and officers from across the nation for an evening of networking and excitement. Join us to hear the winners of the 2025 Annual Chapter Contests, including the esteemed award. **Sponsored by: ![rapid!_ no tagline solo_022619](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/rapid!_%20no%20tagline%20solo_022619.png?width=113&height=49&name=rapid!_%20no%20tagline%20solo_022619.png)** **Power Up Your Chapter to Increase Chapter Engagement** **Speakers: Carney Kim, CPP, SHRM-SCP and Stephanie Ernsting, CPP, CPA, CMA** **Wednesday, May 14 at** **12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. EDT** This session will explore strategies to help your chapter attract, retain, and energize members. Whether you're looking to boost membership, increase volunteer involvement, or foster a more inclusive community, this session will provide actionable insights and inspiration to help take your chapter to the next level.   **Costume Contest** **Wednesday, May 14 at 7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. EDT![Woman in Princess Peach costume](https://info.payroll.org/images/congress/microsite/Pixel-Frame-Peach.png)** ![Man in retro costume with boombox](https://info.payroll.org/images/congress/microsite/Pixel-Frame-Boombox.png)The Payroll Congress [Costume Contest](https://www.payrollcongress.com/costume-contest/)is one of the most highly anticipated events at the conference each year. Payroll professionals are fun and creative and the Costume Contest on the expo stage celebrates the creativity of our attendees. The friendly competition will crown contest winners for the best costumes in several categories as voted on by a panel of judges. Visit the Payroll Congress webpage at PayrollCongress.com for more information.   **FÊTE – Payroll Congress Party** **Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EDT** You’ll make lasting memories at FÊTE our infamous Payroll Congress party. It’s the perfect way to let loose and enjoy Congress with your payroll friends new and old. Join our party host Bryan Chan and DJ Shai as we laugh, dance, meet some exciting characters, and play fun games in the Osceola Ballroom. **Sponsored by:** ![experian employer services](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/experian%20employer%20services.jpeg?width=162&height=49&name=experian%20employer%20services.jpeg)   Let us know you'll be at Payroll Congress by dropping a comment below!  Topics: [43rd Annual Payroll Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/43rd-annual-payroll-congress), [2025 Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/2025-congress) **Topics:** [43rd Annual Payroll Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/43rd-annual-payroll-congress), [2025 Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/2025-congress)   ### Subscribe ### Search ### Categories - [Chapter Guidance & Resources (103)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/chapter-guidance-resources) - [Chapter Contests (62)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/chapter-contests) - [Board of Advisors (46)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/board-of-advisors) - [Payroll Congress (36)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/payroll-congress) - [Chapter Events (31)](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/topic/chapter-events) ![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/chapter-blog-images/clsad.jpg?width=160&name=clsad.jpg) ![](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/chapter-blog-images/gccad.jpg?width=150&name=gccad.jpg) ### Recent Posts ![payroll-logo-white](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/payroll-logo-white.png?width=200&name=payroll-logo-white.png "payroll-logo-white") [Privacy Policy](http://www.americanpayroll.org/privacy/)     |     Acceptable Use ©[PayrollOrg](http://payroll.org) [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/PayrollOrg) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/mycompany/) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/PayNews)