What’s Happening at Fall Summit?

The 2024 ISA Fall Summit is right around the corner and promises to be the best yet! The Women in Industry Track is centered on balanced brilliance and how to empower women to thrive in work and life. Six new education sessions will address career success, personal balance, emotional wellness, financial stability, team dynamics, and conflict resolution.

In addition to an excellent education offering, the Fall Summit will be packed with networking opportunities, including a pre-event meet-up, opening party, walking club, dodgeball tournament, sideline social, WII excursion, networking breakfast and lunch, and professional headshots.

Get ready to explore two exciting NEW programs from Women in Industry at this year’s Fall Summit:

• WII Mentorship Program: The WII Mentorship Program will be open for applications at Fall Summit. The WII Leadership team will be on hand to explain the program and answer your questions about participating.

• First Friday Coffee Chit Chats: After the Fall Summit, join our monthly virtual networking sessions. The first four sessions will recap key Summit topics, allowing those who missed or switched sessions to catch up and dive deeper into the discussion. Watch LinkedIn for more updates!

Announcing the New

Women in Industry Mentorship Program!

The Women in Industry Committee is THRILLED to introduce its new Women in Industry Mentorship Program! Focusing on tailored support and guidance, professional growth, and meaningful connections, this program empowers women to advance their careers, build a strong network of allies and advocates, and achieve their full potential.

Space is limited. Applications due October 18, 2024.

Nice to Meet You, Michelle!

Elevating Women's Voices in the Industry

As we look toward the future of the manufacturing industry, the inherent value of having more women actively engaged in manufacturing and industry cannot be overlooked. Greater gender diversity not only fosters creativity and problem-solving but also reflects a larger societal shift toward equality and fairness in all professional spheres. Women bring unique perspectives and skills to the table that may be lacking in a more homogenized group of mainly men.

The 2024 Fall Summit Women in Industry track stands out as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the importance of gender diversity in this industry specifically, providing a platform for women to network, learn, and lead. If you attend, be sure to take advantage of the tailored workshops, networking opportunities, and panel discussions from some of the most brilliant women making names for themselves right now.

That's What She Said!

“Supporting the progress and impact of women is not only the right thing to do but also strategically important, fostering innovation, growth and sustainability.”    

-Jennifer Murphy

Jennifer Murphy is the President and CEO of NetPlus Alliance. She represents the fifth generation in a family business that focuses on bringing manufacturers and independent distributors together to find strategic partnership opportunities for growth. She received the Woman’s Influence Award at the ISA24 Convention recognizing her outstanding commitment to advancing the development and influence of women in the industrial supply channel. Jennifer will be leading an education session on The Female CEO’s Playbook at the Fall Summit on Thursday, September 26.

What Should WII Listen To?

The Grace To Pass The Compliment On

by Erika Rothenberger

Erika Rothenberger is one of our featured speakers at the Fall Summit. She has a podcast called Grit, Grace, and Glitz where each week she interviews a new person. The theme of her podcast is to get gritty, give yourself the grace you deserve and to celebrate all the glitz that comes to you.

I listened to her podcast called “The Grace to Pass the Compliment On” which featured Celine McGee who started The Compliment Squad. They discuss the impact you can make by passing along a compliment and encourage you to not be afraid of complimenting a stranger. The Compliment Squad’s mission is to spread smiles, kindness, and human connection. One compliment at a time. I encourage you to listen to the podcast to learn more about Erika and about the Compliment Squad. We are looking forward to hearing Erika speak at the Fall Summit!

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