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The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Washington Chapter has an active base of members in and around Washington. Chapters provide excellent opportunities for you to expand your local network, build valuable business relationships, and enjoy industry-related programming. For more information about getting involved with this chapter contact  chapters@womeninmfg.org. 

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WIM WA is dedicated to empowering individuals, fostering meaningful community connections, and creating opportunities for members to learn, grow, and recharge while supporting WiM National's mission to support, promote, and inspire. We offer a range of initiatives including professional development workshop series, virtual lunch and learns on manufacturing topics and working parent tips, student connections focused on bridging the gap to industry and unique summer and holiday events for both individuals and families.

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Our board, committee members, and volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do at WiM WA. We're looking to grow our team across the state. Interested in getting involved? 

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Board Officers - Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the chapter, guiding overall direction, governance, and key initiatives.

Committee Directors - Lead specific focus areas (e.g., programs, membership, social media, sponsorship, partnerships and students) by setting goals, coordinating efforts, and supporting committee members. 

Committee Members - Support the planning and execution of programs and initiatives within a specific committee, contributing time, ideas, and hands-on help. 

Regional Leads - Represent and coordinate activities in local areas across Washington state, helping to expand reach and engagement through regional events and connections. 

Interested in seeing a company in Washington? Is there a topic you're interested in discussing at one of our online WIM WA chats or having an expert talk at a workshop? Reach out to us and let us know! We would love your feedback and input to incorporate as we lock in our events! Email us at WomeninMFGWA@gmail.com with your ideas. Watch our recorded workshops and sessions on our YouTube!

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LUNCH & LEARNS: Grab your lunch and join us for our Manufacturing Lunch & Learn Series—a virtual event designed to share best practices and explore key educational topics across the manufacturing industry. Each session features expert speakers who bring real-world experience and actionable insights to the table.

WORKING PARENTS CHAT: Join us every other month for our Working Parents Chat Series, a virtual space designed to bring together parents navigating the challenges of balancing work and family life. This casual, supportive series offers an opportunity to connect with others who understand the daily juggle—from toddler tantrums to teen milestones.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: Our chapter hosts high-quality in--person workshops designed to provide valuable insights and takeaways that can be used immediately in their daily job roles. We focus on a key topic for each workshop series and we break that topic up into skill building modules that include recordings, worksheets and hands on activities that are incorporated into each event resulting in a cohesive event planning program that takes you on a journey to master each topic. 

• THE LEADER WITHIN SERIES: Join us for a sit down meal and workshop series focused on building the essential skills to lead with confidence and navigate workplace challenges. This professional development series will cover emotional intelligence, communication, giving and receiving feedback, active listening, stress management, and interpersonal skills—providing practical tools to help you grow and succeed in any role. 

• MANUFACTURING FUNDAMENTALS SERIES: This series brought us back to the fundamentals of manufacturing—exploring the core functions within a manufacturing company, learning how each department contributes to overall success, and hearing firsthand from subject matter experts about their day-to-day roles. We also had the opportunity to tour facilities and see these processes in action across a variety of manufacturing environments. WiM WA MFG Fundamental Recordings are available in the WiM WA Virtual Library! Recordings Available:

• • Design & Manufacturing Engineering @ Starfish Space 
  • Quality & Inventory @ Genie
  • Information Technology @ Amazon HQ
  • Sales & Marketing @ The BoxMaker
  • Operations @ Fluke
  • Leadership & Innovation @ Sekisui Aerospace
  • Supply Chain Management @ Port of Everett

• WIM WA INTRAPRENEURSHIP SERIES: Have you ever had an idea to improve your work, support your team, or benefit the business—but weren’t sure where to begin? WiM Washington’s Intrapreneurship Educational Workshop Series was designed to help with exactly that. Whether you attended in person and want a refresher, missed a session due to a busy schedule, or joined our community afterward—we’ve compiled the key takeaways just for you. This workbook brings together summaries, tools, worksheets, and resources from seven hands-on workshops, all focused on guiding you through the Intrapreneurship Journey. No matter how big or small your idea is, this guide is here to help you take action and bring it to life. CLICK HERE to purchase the full digital workbook

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