The Coalition For Women In Industry
About the Coalition
The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association has brought together top industry associations and organizations to launch a first-of-its-kind Coalition for Women in Industry. The coalition builds on WiM’s reputation for innovation and collaboration and offers a unique opportunity to strengthen unified efforts to attract, retain, and advance women in traditionally male-dominated industries. The group is comprised of senior executives, founders and board members of organizations and associations who are committed to this effort.
The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association at the Coalition for Women in Industry held its latest meeting on February 21 - 22, 2023 in cooperation with The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) at their national headquarters located at 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60601.
Tuesday, February 21
6:30 p.m. - Networking Dinner (location TBD)
Wednesday, February 22
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Presentation and Roundtable Discussion - Effective Strategies for Female Advancement
Presented by Allison Grealis, President & Founder, Women in Manufacturing Association
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Roundtable Discussion - Successful Mentoring Programs for Your Membership
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Interactive Workshop - What's Her Journey
Presented by Jenny Drescher, Co-founder, The Bolder Co.
Description: This one-hour working session with all coalition attendees will be a unique opportunity for this intimate group to start mapping the careeer journey of a woman in manufacturing from her formative years to the top and beyond. We'll build her character, her journey, and identify keys to success that will help other women entering this dynamic world. Bring your spirit of fun and your wisdom for the beginning of a small project that has big possibilities.
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Roundtable Discussion
2:00 p.m. - Meeting Adjourns
Past Participating Organizations
This meeting is specifically developed for senior executives, leaders, and presidents within industry associations, policy advocacy groups and empowerment organizations to collaborate on strategies to unify efforts to attract, retain, and advance women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
| American Management Association | Iowa Association of Business and Industry |
| AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology | Jobs for the Future |
| APPI Energy | Kohler Co. |
| ASME | MAGNET |
| Case Western Reserve University | National Institute of Steel Construction |
| Center for Automotive Research | Natual Stone Institute |
| Chicago Women in Trades | NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) |
| Commercial Finance Association | NTMA |
| Corporate College | Precision Metalforming Association |
| Deloitte | Precision Metalforming Association Education Foundation |
| ERC | Premalux, LLC |
| Fiber Broadband Association | SC Manufacturers Alliance |
| Food Executive Women | Society of Women Engineers |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Steel Manufacturers Association |
| Growth Energy | The Policy Circle |
| Industrial Supply Association | Vinyl Siding Institute |
| Industrial Women in Real Estate | Women in Stone |
| Institute for Process Excellence | Women in Toys |
| Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries |
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