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WiM SUMMIT 2024: Champion Your Success in Boston The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is thrilled to announce our upcoming 14th annual WiM...

Getting to know WiM member... Kari Schuster Assistant Plant Manager, Conroe Texas facility Please share some background about your...

The Falsehood of Flexibility by Tricia Dege, Founder & CEO, Mom Mastermind There’s a disconnect between employers and employees. The...

Embracing Change: The Evolution of Leadership in Manufacturing by Allison Grealis, Founder and President, Women in Manufacturing Association In...

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter-Vazinski. CLEVELAND, OH—March 4, 2024—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter-Vazinski. CLEVELAND, OH—March 4, 2024—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

Get to know WiM member Alecia Mack!

Breaking Through Barriers and 5 Career Lessons That Will Change Your Life By: Nicole Glenn, Founder and CEO, Candor Expedite “You’re...

Get to know WiM member LaTasha Moore!

Women in Manufacturing® Association Continues Partnership with SME to Produce Virtual Career Fairs Events Will Connect...

It is Possible to Be a Great Executive and Mom By: Jill Evanko, CEO and President, Chart Industries Nearly 25 years ago, I was finishing college...

WiM Education Foundation’s Flagship Program Provides Tools for Career Advancement “Intelligent, ambitious, innovative women are working...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—December 13, 2023—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

SUMMIT 2023: Exploring New Horizons in San Diego Set against the sunny backdrop of San Diego, California, Women in Manufacturing’s...

Since the launch of the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) in 2011, our community has grown to more than 22,000 members globally, serving...

Investing in Women in Manufacturing: A Call to Support the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Lynn Kier, a dedicated...

The International Women's Network: Leading the Way for Women in Manufacturing Globally Women in Manufacturing’s influence and reach are...

Sweat Your Way to Success: How Exercise Makes You a Top-Notch Employee In the quest for professional success, we often focus on improving our...

For more information, please contact Gretchen Moore CLEVELAND, OH—August 1, 2023—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

Why I Attend the WIM SUMMIT Women in Manufacturing’s annual conference, the WiM SUMMIT, is on the horizon, taking place from September 25 -...

Why Equity at Home is so Critical for Working Mothers Jill Koziol, Motherly Cofounder & CEO With women now the most educated cohort in...

In today's professional landscape, virtual interviews have become increasingly common. However, it's essential to approach them with the same level...

Event brings together manufacturing professionals with dual responsibilities of career and caregiving For more information, please contact Christie...

Equipping Women for Success in Manufacturing: WiMEF's Educational Programs Empowering women in the manufacturing industry drives Women in...

Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together September 25-27, 2023 For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND,...

Attending conferences is a great way to network with like-minded individuals, gain industry insights, and learn new skills. But, have you ever...

The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association's Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) developed to connect our corporate member community and national...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—March 6, 2023—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—February 22, 2023—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—February 22, 2023—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

Contact: Jackie Bloom216-503-5700jbloom@womeninmfg.org CLEVELAND, OH—January 30, 2023—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

Events Will Connect Manufacturing Employers with Job Seekers Contact: Lisa Tarcy216-503-5700ltarcy@womeninmfg.org CLEVELAND, OH—December 8,...

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) invites industry professionals to submit speaking proposals for the 2023  SUMMIT  to be held on...

Women in Manufacturing celebrated its 12th annual SUMMIT on October 10 - 12, 2022. Attendees participated in-person in Atlanta, GA and virtually...

Meet the Women Recognized by the WiM Hall of Fame We interviewed past and current award recipients about their experiences as Women in...

Participating in the HERizon 5K helps to raise funds in support of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation.

CLEVELAND, OH—August 18, 2022—The Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) Association’s 12th annual SUMMIT, October 10-12, 2022, in...

What does it really cost to add more employee benefits? Large companies aren’t the only ones offering a range of benefits. Small and midsize...

The International Women’s Network will bring international industry topics to the forefront and discuss how those trends will affect the global...

CLEVELAND, OH—August 8, 2022—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce 13 outstanding women...

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Balancing Work and Life With Julie Knisley, Founder and CEO We are honored to have Julie Knisley as a Moms in MFG Virtual Conference speaker. Her...

CLEVELAND, OH—July 27, 2022—The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the launch of the International...

A Message From Our Founder & President "The significance of the International Women’s Network cannot be understated. We were all...

Hear From Real Working Moms and Their Best Advice for Mothers Who are Pursuing a Career. Finding a balance between career success and motherhood...

CLEVELAND, OH—July 12, 2022—The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) is pleased to announce its second annual Moms in MFG...

Principal Business Owner Insights: How employee benefits help growing businesses Business owners faced historic challenges in the pandemic, but...

Lisa Tarcy, Senior Manager of Programs and Events at Women in Manufacturing, shared her story originally on LinkedIn. She faced a challenge not...

Read the latest issue of WiM's IMPACT newsletter,now a quarterly publication! We've curated content from thought leaders across the WiM network...

 The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) wants to emphasize the importance of apprenticeship programs and their value. WiM and Jobs for the...

WiM's Empowering Women in Production Program's Spring Session Starts Today! As some of you may know, thanks to the support of our generous...

Register now for the Spring Virtual Career Fair and connect with top manufacturing companies from across the nation looking to hire for multiple...

April Showers Bring May Virtual Career Fairs

Don't have an apprenticeship program at your company? We can help! The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) works in partnership with Jobs for...

WiM Accepting Speaker and Plant Tour Host Applications for the Conference For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND,...

Past Registered Apprenticeship Webinars Check out all of the previous webinars WiM, in partnership with exceptional organizations, have created to...

Congratulations to our first class of WiM's Empowering Women in Production Program on graduating this past month! As some of you may know, thanks...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—March 29, 2022—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—March 29, 2022—The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM)...

A library of all of the Registered Apprentriceship Videos created by WiM

Did you know?! According to the U.S. Department of Labor, In FY 2019 there were 25,645 active female apprentices and 256,850 male apprentices.

Make career connections at the Spring Virtual Career Fair

Call for Speakers for SUMMIT 2022 is open!

In honor of International Women's Day, WiM and Kia America have partnered to celebrate women in manufacturing during this week! Read on to learn...

Read the latest issue of WiM's IMPACT newsletter,now a quarterly publication! We've curated content from...

Nearly 75% Of Women in Manufacturing Recommend A Career in the Industry, A New Study From Xometry & Women In Manufacturing Finds DOWNLOAD REPORT...

About the Winter Leadership Conference (WLC) The WLC is a special event for WiM's National Board of Directors and Corporate member company...

The current world population is 7.9 billion as per the census in 2021. If the human population continues to grow at this rate, 9.6 billion people...

On #WiMspirationWednesday, we would like to highlight Nikki Bakker! Read to find out more about Nikki and why she is an inspiration. About...

2022 Call for Speakers now open! Women in Manufacturing (WiM) invites industry professionals to submit speaking proposals for our 2022 program...

Save the date for WiM National's 2022 calendar of events!

2021 Giving Tuesday IMPACT

The Power of Professional Development When I reflect on my career and what most impacted my pathway to where I am present day, there are a few...

We are excited to share our 2022 Educational Catalog, which outlines all of the great educational and professional development programs, powered by...

WiM West is a regional conference for manufacturing professionals who are navigating the way through their careers — whether it be in production,...

On #WiMspirationWednesday, we would like to highlight Kimberly Garcia! Read to find out more about Kimberly and why she is an inspiration.

On #WiMspirationWednesday, we would like to highlight Miriam Lansky! Read to find out more about Miriam and why she is an inspiration.

November 30, 2021 Is #GivingTuesday! If you can, please consider supporting the women in Manufacturing Education Foundation.

Register today to make career connections on December 2, 2021.

WiM Alabama Wins Three National Chapter Awards Honoring Member Recruitment, Event Execution and Chapter Revenue MONTGOMERY, Alabama—At the...

Many thanks to all of the speakers, sponsors, staff and attendees that made SUMMIT 2021 a success! What an amazing time celebrating our 11th annual...

Don't miss out on these fabulous gift items! All auction items have been generously donated in support of the WiMEF initiative to provide effective...

The Women in Manufacturing Association is pleased to have launched a new partnership with SME, the professional association committed to advancing...

Hybrid Event to Take Place October 4-6, 2021, Virtually and in Cleveland, OH CLEVELAND, OH—September 15, 2021—The Women in...

The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association and Education Foundation (WiMEF) are thrilled to celebrate our 2021 class of Hall of Fame inductees at...

Follow any sort of business news and you’ll hear about the latest ERISA suit brought against an organization’s retirement plan. Those...

The SUMMIT and WiM were born out of the need to connect women in industry with one another. When we first launched the SUMMIT, there was a desire to...

Nine Outstanding Industry Leaders Among Second-Ever Class CLEVELAND, OH—August 17, 2021— The Women in Manufacturing Education...

Join us October 4 – 6, 2021 in Cleveland, OH or digitally for three days filled with plant tours at leading manufacturing facilities,...

Make a difference by donating to Women in Manufacturing’s popular Silent Auction, which will take place throughout the 11th annual SUMMIT and Hall...

This month marked the first time I have stepped into a manufacturing facility in the last year and a half. Many thanks to local and national board...

Register now for WiM's virtual HR Roundtable - September 9, 2021 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (ET)

Have a Local Impact! What attracted me to working for a trade association more than 20 years ago was a position to serve as a chapter coordinator...

Don’t miss out on SUMMIT Early-Bird Pricing - Register by July 15th and save! Attracting hundreds of manufacturing professionals from...

Where the Girls Are When I was growing up, I was a huge fan of 1960s movies and beach bingo films starring the likes of Connie Francis and Annette...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Beck Named President of Smaller Manufacturers Association of...

CLEVELAND, OH—May 7, 2021—In advance of Mother’s Day, the Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) announces the launch of...

Take Advantage of WiM North's Early-Bird Rates!

In response to changing needs of WiM members and evolving best practices for professional associations, the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM)...

The Importance of Storytelling From a very young age I loved reading! Yes, I loved television and movies too, and if I was grounded, my punishment...

Joliet Junior College Partners with Suncast Corporation By: Melissa Lachcik, Apprenticeship Coordinator and Continuing Education Development...

Subscribe and listen today! On each episode of the Hear Her Story – a monthly podcast produced by Women in Manufacturing Association –...

Leading others is one of the most important roles you may ever have at work. You are in charge of building and maintaining culture, delivering...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—March 16, 2021—The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM)...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—March 16, 2021—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

In honor of Women's History Month, WiM President Allison Grealis and former SME CEO and Executive Director Sandra Bouckley joined together for a...

Best practices for employee engagement, maintaining company culture during COVID, tips for retaining and motivating top talent, and more! Jama...

What participants stand to gain in WiM’s carefully curated Leadership Consortium program Gwendolyn Schaad has worked in manufacturing for...

Workin' Moms: A message from WiM President Allison Grealis Another day disrupted thanks to a quick stop at the hospital for a broken...

#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the manufacturing sector. We firmly believe...

Disney Land convinced you it's “The happiest place on Earth". Nike challenged you to "Just Do It." L'Oreal told you "Because You're Worth It"....

Women in Manufacturing Association Seeks Knowledge Experts to Present at the 2021 SUMMIT! The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) invites...

Three ways to grow at WiM West 2021

#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the manufacturing sector. We firmly believe...

A message from WiM President Allison Grealis Happy New Year and hooray we made it through 2020! I think we are all happy to close the book on last...

Corporate Member Spotlight: BASF Manufacturing in 2021: Best practices in adapting to and thriving in a global pandemic BASF Corporation is the...

Managing emotion and coaching with compassion to invite change that sticks. Dr. Ellen B. Van Oosten is Faculty Director for Executive Education...

How will you grow professionally in 2021? As a part of our year-round offerings, WiM provides a variety of programs and events geared towards...

President's Message | December 2020 A message from Allison Grealis, with a look back at 2020! Watch Now see our entire year in review...

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the success of our WiM North regional conference. This annual event is for women (and the men who...

We are living in a new world where technology is the core of communication and networking. As we transition, Women in Manufacturing will be hosting...

New Study from Thomas and WiM Reveals Challenges and Potential Solutions for Women’s Advancement in the Manufacturing Industry Through...

Join Women in Manufacturing and millions around the world in giving back, spreading kindness, and showing howtogether we can be a force for good...

As I sit here writing this, I know that Thanksgiving is going to be very different for most of us. Given the spike in COVID cases here in Ohio,...

Join us on December 9th for a presentation by Linda Galindo on Accountability & Conflict Management Leaders get work done through and with...

WiM Event Summary 2020-2021 Upcoming Events WiM North|December 7 & 8, 2020 WiM North is an annual conference for women (and the men who...

Join us on November 4th for a presentation by Dr. Alan Zimmerman on The Customer Perspective This session of the WiM Virtual Learning Series will...

Kicking off WiM's first regional event of the year, WiM South, an annual regional conference for women (and the men who support them) who are...

On Monday, December 14, the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association will host a Virtual Career Fair. This unique virtual event will provide job...

It is crazy that it has already been seven months since the pandemic has caused all of our lives to dramatically change. I cannot believe it is...

Q&A with Jennifer Fletcher Deputy Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce Get to know Jennifer Fletcher ahead the WiM South...

WiM SUMMIT 2020 This year, we celebrated our 10th annual SUMMIT on September 28 - October 1. Attendees participated virtually in plant tours at...

Navigate your way to success by attending the annual WiM South regional conference virtually October 22 -23 2020 Bringing together the women...

Bonnie Mauldin CEO, The Mauldin Group What Should My Manufacturing Business Website Include? What Makes The Manufacturing Business...

Join us on October 28 for a presentation by David Burkus on Innovative Thinking

We want to hear from you! Leverage social media to let us know how your #WiMSUMMIT experience is unfolding while networking with peers! Because...

Join us on September 16 for a presentation by Dr. Graeme Codrington on Global (Broad) Perspective This session of the WiM Virtual Learning Series...

Women in Manufacturing (WiM) has launched the first-ever Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and will induct its inaugural class on October 1,...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President Going Virtual: A New Frontier for WiM Events WiM Community Chat Events and Programming...

Enjoying a walk during #WiMWellness month President's Message Like many of you, I had my life turned upside down at the beginning of...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Griselda Abousleman| L3Harris Technologies | Promotion Former...

Anna Brown, EHS Analyst at Greenheck Group#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President WiM Education Foundation Board Chair Feature WiM Hall of Fame Nominations Events and Programming...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President SUMMIT WiM Hall of Fame Nominations Events and Programming Announcements Virtual Learning...

Summer Leadership Conference 2020 With a setting different from previous years, we celebrated our 5th annual Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) on...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—August 3, 2020—The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM)...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Linda Barita | Tempest Engineering Inc., Lakewood, OH | Job...

President's Message During this time of uncertainty, unrest and frustration, now more than ever I have been reminded of the importance of having...

Vanessa Li Process Leader Novelis Aluminum Terre Haute, Indiana At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the...

Membership with Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) provides you with personal and professional development opportunities. Being a member of the WiM...

New Format Offers Same Unparalleled Networking and Education Opportunities While Maintaining Safety and Health CLEVELAND, OH—July 15,...

New Format Offers Same Unparalleled Networking and Education Opportunities While Maintaining Safety and Health For more information, please contact...

All WiM 2020 National Events Will Be Held Virtually! But, what will it look like? With the changing times, The Women in Manufacturing (WiM)...

Your son asks you, “Mom, can I talk to you?” and you say, “in a minute,” and your child says “Promise?” as you...

Have you ever experienced a time in your life where you felt like you had to choose between your authentic self and the you that you thought was...

By: Joyce Swanke (second from left), WiM Colorado Chair, with her team on a plant tour at Leprino Foods Why Participate in the WiM...

WiM is pleased to offer our signature programs in a hybrid format this year! What does hybrid mean? Events including the SUMMIT, and the regional...

Karen Rivera, Corporate Salesforce Functional Analyst, Cleaver Brooks, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are...

Enjoying summer and the beautiful view of Lake Erie in Vermilion, Ohio President's Message The last three months have provided me an amazing...

So, what is a Personal Brand Platform? A solid personal brand platform empowers us as individuals to define and invest confidently across TIME,...

WiM is excited to welcome our 2020 Education Foundation (WiMEF) Board of Directors Chairperson, Susanne Lauda! Susanne is the director of global...

Allison Grealis (top middle) participating at the PowerPlex virtual conference. President's Message What a crazy few months it has been since...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Erika Ferrell | Hy Cite Enterprises, LLC | Career Change...

Women in Manufacturing’s 10th annual SUMMIT will be held September 28 – 30, 2020 We are pleased to announce that the Women in...

As more states prepare to reopen and resume business, our focus must shift to how we will recover and remain resilient during the uncertain times...

Annually, the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) hosts a Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) to connect our corporate member community and...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President WiM Board Chair Feature WiM Connect Community Chat Schedule Events and Programming...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—May 7, 2020—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—May 6, 2020—The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) is...

The winds of change are always blowing. We cannot direct the wind, but we can raise our sails and adjust as needed. Alas, Life never goes exactly...

Show your support for the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) by making a donation on or before Tuesday, May 5 in honor of...

As our 2020 fiscal year kicks off this month, Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is thrilled to welcome our new Board of Directors Chairperson, Lynn...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Griselda Abousleman | L3Harris Technologies |...

Allison Grealis, a Jane of all trades! President's Message I hope you all are continuing to stay safe and well during this unprecedented and scary...

As your partner in getting through the global COVID-19 crisis, WiM’s goal is to share practical resources that you can benefit from right...

The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) team has, like many of you, been working to stay updated on the latest information being provided by our state and...

The National Team at Women in Manufacturing is immensely proud of the events and programming presented in our 2019 fiscal year (April 2019 - March...

We're striving to make April the month we celebrate our members more than ever! That's why we're sharing a shout out we recently received about one...

The Women in Manufacturing Association is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring you at this unprecedented time. That’s why we have...

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed business – for now and in many cases, for good. Employees who have never worked from home are now...

The Chapter Connection is a quarterly celebration and review of events from WiM Chapters that have succeeded in engaging WiM members and achieving...

Allison Grealis working from her home office. President's Message As I sit here in my home office socially distanced from my colleagues,...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Rachel Camarillo | Erin Air | Career Change Title: Controller...

I had a group video chat with more than 20 people last Friday - all of whom I consider my friends. These people are in the hospitality industry,...

By Lindsay Gilder, associate editor at Thomas Insights While certifications aren't a necessity for industrial businesses, they effectively...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—February 24, 2020—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

Missy Miller, Regional Operations Director, Atlas Molded Products#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

WiM Members On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Tina Arthur-Williamson | Hager Companies | New...

Allison's fortune at her daughter's 14th birthday dinner. President's Message Happy New Year to our cherished WiM member community! This...

Nominations are being accepted for the first-ever Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame! Be sure to submit your nomination(s) via the WiM website by...

In light of growing concerns around COVID-19, we’ve made the decision to postpone WiM North which was originally scheduled to take place on...

Allison Grealis with her aunt Barbara. President's Message My aunt Barbara died in an accident when she was my age and I oftentimes think...

WiM On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Jennifer Harris | Modern Forge Indiana | Career changeFormer title: QA...

Jessica Bloor, Inside Sales Manager, Trans-Matic#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

Haleyanne Freedman, Market Manager, 3D Printing, M. Holland Company#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed...

WiM's more than 20 active Chapters around the country provide local opportunities for members to network, share best practices and industry...

Allison Grealis with her family at a Cleveland Browns game. President's Message I left this year’s SUMMIT feeling inspired and super charged...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—September 19, 2019—The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

WiM x Prinkshop WiM has partnered with NYC-based designer, Prinkshop, to provide custom merchandise to members. Available for the first time at...

WiM On the Move Celebrating individual advancements and achievements. Jai Aya | Rockwell Automation | Promotion and career changeFormer title:...

WiM's more than 20 active Chapters around the country provide local opportunities for members to network, share best practices and industry...

Allison Grealis with her daughter, Amelia. President's Message This fall as I sadly pack away my summer garb and embrace back-to-school, I am...

Cindy Farrer, VP of Global Supply Management, Allegion#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

Rachel Jasper, Production Supervisor, John Deere#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in...

Nominate Women of Excellence in Metalforming and Fabricating 2019 In 2019, we are looking for women in leadership positions or on the shop floor,...

Summer Leadership Conference 2019 We celebrated our 4th annual Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) on Monday – Tuesday, July 22 – 23 in...

Aneesa Muthana (far right) with the girls and staff of GADgET Girls Member spotlight Stories of WiM members who share their passion for the...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—June 27, 2019—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation...

WiM's more than 20 active Chapters around the country provide local opportunities for members to network, share best practices and industry...

Allison Grealis (far right) poses with the WiM Nebraska Chapter leadership team. President's Message Please enjoy this first official issue of our...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH – June 20, 2019 – The Women in Manufacturing® Association...

Kate Rome, President, Rome Grinding Solutions#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in...

Ranae Anderson, Global Sustainability Leader, Universal Fibers, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

Yee haw! Ya'll grab your boots and cowgirl hats because this year's Silent Auction theme is wild west! Back by popular demand, our annual WiM...

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all of our members. In order to get the...

For more information, please contact Christie Carmigiano CLEVELAND, OH—April 8, 2019—The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) today...

Veronica Braker, Vice President of Operations for Performance Materials, BASF Corporation#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in...

Cindy Logan, Senior Manager of Tobacco Processing, John Middleton Company, an Altria Co.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President Hear Her Story WiM Kicks Off New Fiscal Year With PEAK North and WiA Northern GE Appliances, a...

In this edition of IMPACT: Hear Her Story WiM Introduces Two New Regional Conferenes - PEAK North and PEAK South Registration Open for...

In this edition of IMPACT: Summit 2018 WiM Graduates Second Cohort of The Management Development Program (MDP) Professional Plus Members...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President Women in Automotive (WiA) Northern Conference WiM Members Take Their Message to Capitol...

“MAKING AN IMPACT” CONFERENCE THEME POINTS TO GROWING IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING For more information, please contact...

Sasha Cubero, Trainee at West-Conn Tool, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in...

CLEVELAND, OH—August 27, 2018—The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce the election of eight...

CLEVELAND, OH—July 31, 2018—The Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) Association is pleased to announce the election of 19 members to its...

Aneesa Muthana, President at Pioneer Service Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

By: Allison Grealis, President, Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Women’s History Month is perhaps my favorite month of the year. Each March, every...

For more information, please contact Kristin Moore CLEVELAND, OH – March 16, 2018 – The premier event for women in the manufacturing...

Mary Fitzgerald, President at Acme Wire Products#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

Carla Enzinger, Human Resource Manager at Batesville Tool & Die, Inc. (BTD)#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are...

Amanda Reel, Welder at TRUMPF #WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the...

In this edition of IMPACT: Hear Her Story Call for Knowledge Experts “Embrace Evolution” At The Women in Automotive (WiA)...

Talea Lund, Industrial Engineer at Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are...

Sherrika Sanders, R&D Director at Authentix, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

In this edition of IMPACT: Women in Automotive (WiA) Northern Conference Hear Her Story Summit 2017 Virtual Learning: “From Diversity...

For more information, please contact Kristin Moore CLEVELAND, OH—August 31, 2017—Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) announced today that...

CLEVELAND, OH—July 27, 2017—Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) announced today that it has gained 23 new members to its Corporate...

Taryn West, Vice President at K.R. West Company#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

MORE THAN 300 WOMEN LEADERS WILL BE For more information, please contact Kristin Moore CLEVELAND, OH – July 13, 2017 – Women in...

Philicia Weaver, Director Global Initiatives at Blount International, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are...

For Immediate Release Contact: Hayley Milloy 216-503-5700 hmilloy@womeninmfg.org CLEVELAND, OH—June 23, 2017—Women in Manufacturing®...

Antonia Stone Purchasing & Facilities Manager at Busch Precision#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed...

In this edition of IMPACT: Hear Her Story Inaugural Management Development Pogram (MDP) Registration Open for Leadership Lab Virtual...

More than 100 professionals in the automotive sector will gather in Troy, MI, on April 24, 2017, for the 6th annual Women in Automotive (WiA)...

In this edition of IMPACT: Women in Automotive (WiA) Southern Conference From Our President Hear Her Story LLMFG Session I Recap Community...

Founded in 2011, Women in Manufacturing, then called Women in Metalforming, held one of its very first programs in April of that year. The...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President Hear Her Story “MFGredefined” Theme Takes Center Stage at 2016 Summit Testimonials...

In this edition of IMPACT: WiM Georgia's visit toMasada Bakery Hear Her Story WiM Virtual Learning Series Are You Ready for The "Automotive...

#GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, scheduled to take place on November 29. What is #GivingTuesday? It's a global day of giving held annually...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President Hear Her Story Leadership Lab for Women in Manufacturing: Worth the Investment Enrollment For...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our President Hear Her Story 5th Annual Women in Automotive Conference a Resounding Sucess Introducing the...

Irene Grabowski, President at CAM Engineering LLC#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

Andrea Michelle, Continuous Improvement Facilitator at Myers Container#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are...

Vanessa Gilbert, Marketing Manager at Zerust#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in...

By: Lindsey Frick A group of manufacturing professionals agreed: It should be the best person for the job. But when only 24% of the manufacturing...

Susan Rokosz, Senior Environmental Engineer at Ford Motor Company#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

Kathy Pfannerstill, President at Toolcraft Co.,Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

Melissa Weimer, Production Planner at SPI Lighting#HearHerStory / @womeninmfg At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

Amber Thomas, Vice President of Advocacy at AMT#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

Imelda Trevino-Ingman, Engineering Group Manager at General Motors#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

In this edition of IMPACT: From Our Executive Director Hear Her Story 5th Annual Summit PackedWith Powerhouse Leaders Introducing The...

Annette Doyle Managing Director at TRUMPF Ltd.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in...

Janet Johnson, President at ManufacturingAdvances.com#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

By: Tony Chimino I’ve become a master at organizing my spontaneity – a complete oxymoron, I know. This is who I’ve become. As...

Natalie Glumm, Manufacturing Sales Manager at Midland Plastics, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed...

Christine Benz, Training Manager at TRUMPF Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

Jennifer Mausolf, Senior Program Manager at Dana Holding Corporation#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed...

By: Erin L. Toomey The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a finale rule, on September 14, 2015, implementing Section 825 of...

Friendly Competitors By: Jackie Gould Is it a good practice to be friends with your competitors, and share knowledge and practices like you would...

Allison Giddens, Director of Order Management at Win-Tech, Inc.#HearHerStory / @womeninmfg At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

I have always cherished and benefitted from having a support network, whether it came about organically by chance meetings, or artificially...

Erin Cuellar, Manufacturing Engineer and Production Supervisor at AGCO Corporation#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we...

Rebecca Lynn White, Director at Western Reserve Partners LLC#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

Not Why but Why Me By: Steven Handmaker For the purpose of this blog post, I'm going to assume you know who Simon Sinek is and are familiar with...

Veronica Messersmith, Vice President of Sales at Sandvik Coromant#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

What I've Learned From Plant Tours By: Allison Grealis Here’s the thing. During the past 15 years, I have visited more than 1,000...

Hannah Kain, CEO of ALOM#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the manufacturing...

How Smart Girls Change the World By: Allison Grealis It’s 2015 and it’s cool to be a smart girl. Young women are growing up with...

MaryAnn Wright, Vice President of Engineering & Product Development at Johnson Controls#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in...

Monitor Financial Distress in Your Supply Chain By: Ann Marie Uetz and John A. Simon While American manufacturing has experienced a resurgence...

Erica Wiegel, President at Aro Metal Stamping Co.,Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T By: Jamie Glanz As I’m sure every adult has, I sometimes feel that as decades pass, so does the level of respect younger...

Katie Davis, Director of Engineering at Ingersoll Rand#HearHerStory / @womeninmfg At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

Carol Craig, Founder at Craig Technologies#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the...

Karen Norheim, VP of Marketing & IT at American Crane Corporation#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed...

A Passion for New Horizons By: Mark Lam July 14, 2015 was a pretty historic day. It was a day where passion ruled, and there were was a big...

Pat Alred, VP of Biosurgery at Johnson & Johnson#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

Natalie Panek, Mission Systems Engineer at MDA Space Missions#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

Hannah Lenoce Apprentice at Marion Manufacturing#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

This week, WiM’s Founder and Executive Director Allison Grealis was interviewed by Plante Moran, an international business advisory firm, on...

WiM Board Member Promoted to President of Alcoa Building and Construction Systems We are happy to announce that, last month, WiM board member...

Ashley Martof, Workforce & Educational Outreach Intern, America Makes#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are...

The Forbes annual list of Most Powerful Women is out today. Included among these 100 women are foremost heads of state as well as iconic...

A new study, “Minding the Manufacturing Gender Gap,” has been conducted by the Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, and the APICS Supply...

Women in Manufacturing (WiM) invites interested parties to submit an application to speak at SUMMIT 2015, scheduled for September 23-25, 2015, in...

We are thrilled to announce that Women in Manufacturing is now a registered 501(c)6 national trade association. As Rachel Abbey McCafferty reported...

At WiM, we’re always looking for new ways to help your business succeed, and as a result, we’re excited to partner with UPS and UPS...

Jessica Jeffery, Senior Environmental Engineer, General Motors#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to...

Today marked the 14th annual Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day. This year's theme, "There’s a Little Bit of Engineer in Every Girl," was...

Earlier this month, WiM Director Allison Grealis was profiled in Crain's Cleveland Business as part of their "Who to Watch in Nonprofits" series.The...

This week, 24/7 Wall Street, released a list of the worst paying jobs for women. The rundown includes 10 professions across industries from truck...

WiM-Wisconsin has recently announced a new program, WiM empoWer.Milwaukee Business News reported on the program saying it's "the...

Today, there a record 67.5 million American women in the workforce. And many of those women - a full four in 10 - are now either the sole or...

Late last month, WiM held two events at Midwest chapters. On January 22nd, we launched our professional chapter in Cleveland and held the group's...

Lyse Moreau, President at International Sew Right#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women...

President Obama will deliver his sixth State of the Union address tonight. As we prepare for tonight's remarks, we are joining many others in...

An exciting WiM event is scheduled for two weeks from today in Brookfield, WI.The WiM Wisconsin Chapter will host Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca...

By Rosana M. Gutierrez Perhaps not surprisingly to those familiar with the tropical island, manufacturing remains a key driver of economic...

In the latest issue of Crain's Cleveland Business, Northeast Ohio leaders weigh in on the year ahead. One voice offering insight is our own...

A Forbes list of rising stars in the manufacturing sector was released this week. According to Forbes, the list - called 30 Under 30 Reinventing...

Sarah Richards, President and CEO at Jones Metal, Inc.#WiMHearHerStory | @WomeninMFG At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting...

In this edition of IMPACT: Summit 2015 Program Taking Shape Wisconsin Chapter Hosts Lunch With Lieutenant Governor WiM Launches Cleveland...

In this edition of IMPACT: First Community Chapter Holds Successful Inaugural Event Outstanding Program Planned for SUMMIT 2014 APPI Energy...

In this edition of IMPACT: SUMMIT 2014 Heads to Chicago AWAF Hosts Fireside Chat with Felicia Fields Scouting Out Future Careers MAPI...

In this edition of IMPACT: Third Annual WiM SUMMIT a Resounding Success WiM Members Featured in Article about Manufacturing...

In this edition of IMPACT: New Online Community Enables WiM Members to Connect, Engage & Share Information First Annual Women in...

In this edition of IMPACT: WiM Welcomes BYU as First Campus Chapter Hear from Prominent Women in the Automotive Industry WiM Highlights...

In this edition of IMPACT: SUMMIT 2012 Attracts 200 Women Manufacturing Leaders Join Us at the WiM SUMMIT 2013 Launch Party Five New...

In this edition of IMPACT: Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of IMPACT Cultivating Curiosity: Mentoring the Next Generation of Female...