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Food. Fashion. Fun. And philanthropy attend - Fashion for a Future 2023. Whether it's a night out with the girls or a couples date, there's something for everyone, including the men. Our male celebrity models include Attila Mosolygo, from the GR Ballet, and ex-Tiger pitcher and World Series champion, Dave Rozema. We are raising money to help the children in single mom families thrive! How? By helping their moms get a career education. Tickets are available now. You can scan the QR code.
Learn more about the event at: https://hsmgr.org/fashion-for-a-future-2/

It is a great time to network and raise money. Ashley Kinsey is debuting fifteen fashions; all available for purchase that evening before they hit the market.

For businesses interested in helping to underwrite the event and show their support for single mom families please contact
Dr. Carla Ludwig
Hope for Single Moms
616-485-7594

WISE women in Grand Rapids enjoyed a night out learning about all the good the Community Food Club GR does for Kent County residents. We also enjoyed delicious southern cooking and a special baking class with Chef Abby of Woods & Woods Catering! Special thanks to Comerica Bank for their support.

Please visit Community Food Club GRs page to learn more about how to support this much-needed resource for healthy food for lower-income households.

Last chance! Get your tickets for WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/201abf9a3fbf/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-7293369

Get your fix of in-person networking with WISE women! Enjoy great food, hands on cooking instructions, wine, and a Grand Rapids non-profit with a unique solution for getting healthy food options to the community on a budget.

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 Network with WISE women and create tasty treats in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Abby of Woods and Woods Catering. Chef Abby will add a healthy twist to two of his popular recipes we will be making. 

Reserve your tickets today for a hands on cooking demonstration, wine and food with friends and in person networking! Seating is limited.

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/73f81225c2dc/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-7293361

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 Network with WISE women and create tasty treats in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Abby of Woods and Woods Catering. Chef Abby will add a healthy twist to two of his popular recipes we will be making. 

Don't Miss a Fun Girls Night Out... enjoy a hands on cooking demonstration with great company, wine and eats. Executive Director, AJ Fossel will also share with attendees the incredible strides the Community Food Club GR has made for increasing affordable, healthy food access to the community. Reserve your tickets today.

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/213d256ed25c/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-7293357

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 Network with WISE women and create tasty treats in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Abby of Woods and Woods Catering. Chef Abby will add a healthy twist to two of his popular recipes we will be making. 

Laugh with friends, sip wine, savor appetizers, and learn how to make two different appetizers at home. All ingredients supplied for this hands-on class. Class is limited - reserve your space today. Share this post and invite your friends for a fun night out.

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/58f8bc2bf7c5/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-7293353

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 The WISE Giving Back Event 2022 will be a hands-on cooking experience with Chef Abby of Woods and Woods Catering at Community Food Club GR. Chef Abby will add a healthy twist to two of his popular recipes.

The Spanakopita we will be making may not look this good... or maybe it will? Chef Abby will also show us how to make a dessert as well.

Hurry only 19 tickets left!

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://wiseconnections.org/events/13th-annual-giving-back-event/

Reserve your tickets today for a hands on cooking demonstration! seating is limited. Laugh with friends, sip wine, enjoy Chef Abby's creative appetizers. WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/c7c22f83b5e3/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-7293349

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 The WISE Giving Back Event 2022 will be a hands-on cooking experience with Chef Abby of Woods and Woods Catering at Community Food Club GR. Chef Abby will add a healthy twist to two of his popular recipes.

Enjoy a hands-on cooking demonstration and impress your friends and family with two appetizers you can make for your holiday gatherings.

Learn about the Community Food Club GR, enjoy a night out with friends, sip wine, and sample some of Chef Abby's creations.

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/023d6643225b/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-7293345

WISE Giving Back 2022: Filling Carts - Healing Hearts - Nov. 9, 2022 The WISE Giving Back Event 2022 will be a hands-on cooking experience with Chef Abby of Woods and Woods Catering at Community Food Club GR. Chef Abby will add a healthy twist to two of his popular recipes.

We can't play small - we can't let each other play small.
Join other WISE women August 17, 2022 @ 5:30pm
We will be hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Register and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3PFAU6G

Let's change this, Ladies!
Awareness is key. Attend 'How to Manage Poster Syndrome' August 17, 2022 @ 5:30pm for tips to change.
Registration is open for a few more days: https://bit.ly/3PFAU6G

That is nearly half of us!!!
We need to change this thinking. Attend 'How to Manage Poster Syndrome' August 17, 2022 @ 5:30pm. Registration is open: https://bit.ly/3PFAU6G

Are you guilty of this one?
Let's change it. Attend August 17, 2022 @ 5:30 for tips to overcoming imposter syndrome. You deserve everything you have worked for - so do your daughters and all of the fierce women you know. Registration is open: https://bit.ly/3PFAU6G

I know it hurts to hear. Let's change it.

Join other WISE women on July 17, 2022 • 5:30 to hear how Imposter Syndrome could be affecting your career and life. We will be hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber. Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3PFAU6G

We're so excited to be in person this year. We have two great WISE events planned this year. We start in August diving into Imposter Syndrome with WMU's Lisa Garcia.

Register today for:
How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 • 5:30pm
At the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

For more information and to reserve your place:
RSVP: https://wiseconnections.org/events/how-to-manage-imposter-syndrome/

MLIVE Women's Summit - May 16, 2022, Lansing
Purchase tickets for one part of the day or both.
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. - Mentoring Monday, Roundtable Discussions, Inspiring Keynote Speakers, and Networking Opportunities with like-minded women.

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. - Women Who Shape the State Awards ceremony, honoring the first class of 13 Women Who Shape the State of Michigan Use the WISE discount code WSE20 for 20% off tickets! https://events.mlive.com/womenssummit

MLive Women's Summit Mentoring Monday will start the day off and bring us a morning of inspiration, substance, and success. Look forward to roundtable discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.

Remember to register for WISE 2021 Small Sharks in the Big Lake Event next Tuesday, November, 9.

Cheer on 3 local non-profits who are pitching to win cash prizes:
• Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance
• WINC: For All Woman Veterans
• The Empowerment Institute
All of these non-profits are founded by women.
• Attendance is free this year.
• Audience vote helps determine who wins $$$. It's a great night out with friends for fun and networking. https://bit.ly/3wgU3mXBe

ANNOUNCING:
After much deliberation, the 3 non-profits selected to pitch at the WISE Giving Back event November 9, 2021 at Rockford Construction are:
• Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance
• The Empowerment Institute
• WINC: For All Woman Veterans

We hope that you can join us in person or virtually during the event to hear more about these local women-founded non-profits organizations. Remember the audience plays a role in selecting winners!

Thanks to the gracious support of Comerica in-person and virtual attendance is FREE this year.

Register today, in-person spaces are limited:
https://wiseconnections.org/events/small-sharks-in-the-big-lake-4th-annual/

We hope to see you at the event!

SMALL SHARKS IN THE BIG LAKE | 4TH ANNUAL NON-PROFITS SWIMWITH CORPORATE SHARKS | *WISE - Women in Successful Enterprises It isn’t our intent to throw local non-profits to the sharks but conversely, to introduce them to our own Lori Greiner and “Mr. Wonderfuls”. The WISE audience and corporate panel will be introduced to community non-profits who will “pitch the tank” for funding consideration. Event sponsors...

We're back in person this year for the Small Sharks in the Great Lake Pitch for Non-Profits. Please share this post with non-profit leaders around the state of Michigan. Deadline for entry is Oct. 11 at noon! https://bit.ly/3E3hHH7 Big thank you to our sponsor Comerica Bank.

Non-Profit Pitch Competition - WISE Event November 9, 2021

Small Sharks in the Big Lake - WISE Non-Profit Pitch November 18, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/2c30808ee296/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-1646534

Small Sharks in the Big Lake - WISE Non-Profit Pitch November 18, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/3dc99c9dc427/wise-event-march-21-do-you-manage-time-or-choices-1646530