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Business Wire
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
The Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 15 th Annual SUMMIT in Chicago
CLEVELAND, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is excited to announce its 15th annual WiM SUMMIT, taking place October 12–14, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This milestone conference is expected to welcome more than 2,500 in-person and virtual attendees from across the global manufacturing sector for three days of community-building, leadership development, and industry celebration. As we mark 15 years of building a more inclusive industry, we look forward to gathering with the WiM community to honor progress, recognize excellence, and spark the ideas that will shape the next generation of manufacturing leaders. Share With the inspiring theme 'Make Your Mark,' this year's WiM SUMMIT will focus on the influence of purposeful leadership, courageous innovation and the importance of leaving a legacy in manufacturing. Attendees will engage in meaningful programming designed to motivate, educate and connect professionals at all career stages and sectors within manufacturing. 'This year's theme is a powerful reflection of where we've been and where we're going,' said Allison Grealis, WiM President and Founder. 'As we mark 15 years of building a more inclusive industry, we look forward to gathering with the WiM community to honor progress, recognize excellence, and spark the ideas that will shape the next generation of manufacturing leaders.' WiM SUMMIT 2025 highlights include: Keynote speakers representing General Mills, the National Women's History Museum, and Disney Institute, sharing insights on leadership, the multigenerational workforce, and igniting purpose in those who are the future of manufacturing. An opening keynote on authenticity given by Caroline Wanga, Co-Founder of WangaWoman and President & CEO of Essence Ventures. More than 65 educational sessions and workshops on topics critical to the industry, including allyship, professional development, manufacturing business trends, strategic leadership, sustainability, transformational innovation and more. The WiM EXPO, an interactive exhibition hall featuring best-in-class manufacturers showcasing their commitment to innovation and excellence. Signature networking and social events, providing opportunities for professionals to connect across sectors and experience the vibrant culture of Chicago. In addition to the educational and networking offerings, the 2025 SUMMIT will celebrate exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact on the industry. WiM will induct its newest class into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and recognize the 2025 Bill Gaskin Ally Award recipient, honoring those who have championed equity and opportunity for women in manufacturing. Since 2010, WiM has grown into the leading global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring women and allies in the manufacturing industry. The WiM SUMMIT remains the association's flagship event, offering an unmatched platform for professional development and industry recognition. Registration for WiM SUMMIT 2025 is now open. Discounted rates are available for groups of six or more. Visit the WiM SUMMIT website to explore the agenda, speaker lineup, travel information and registration options. Contact meetings@ for more information. The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is a global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It provides year-round support to more than 33,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies from 50 U.S. states and more than 75 countries. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function – from production to the C-Suite. Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector.
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Women in Manufacturing Association to Offer Fifth Annual Moms in MFG Conference
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) announces that its fifth annual Moms in MFG virtual conference will take place on May 8, 2025. Moms in MFG is both an annual event and a sustained community to support parents and caregivers working in manufacturing. The Moms in MFG Conference is designed to provide practical strategies, tools and a strong support system to help them navigate those challenges. By connecting caregivers with peers and resources, we're helping to create workplaces where they can succeed Share 'Caregivers in manufacturing face real challenges when it comes to balancing their responsibilities at home and on the job,' said WiM President and Founder Allison Grealis. 'The Moms in MFG Conference is designed to provide practical strategies, tools and a strong support system to help them navigate those challenges. By connecting caregivers with peers and resources, we're helping to create workplaces where they can succeed both personally and professionally.' With presenting sponsor Southwire, the 2025 Moms in MFG virtual conference allows participants to join from anywhere and fit the program into their already busy schedules. This year's event includes sessions that promise key insights that can be applied immediately to help parents and caregivers in the workforce succeed and thrive. Sessions include an inspiring keynote by Marti Bledsoe, Founder of a'parently and Principal/Associate Marketing and Communications Director at Ohio State, on navigating caregiving career breaks, a presentation from Melissa Kay Boom of Winnebago Industries on building strong support networks for working parents and a workshop with Dr. Devon Madon, Co-Owner of Madon Sheet Metal, on overcoming impostor syndrome. A panel featuring mothers at PepsiCo will share real-life strategies for work-life balance, career growth and practical 'mom hacks.' View the full agenda and list of speakers on the Moms in MFG event webpage. Registration is now open for the conference. To learn more, visit the website or contact events@ About the Women in Manufacturing Association: The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is a national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It provides year-round support to more than 33,000 individual members and 540 corporate partners from 50 U.S. states and over 70 countries. Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector. For more information, visit
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Southwire Named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 Ranking by Newsweek
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / April 18, 2025 / As an extraordinary place to work for more than 9,000 team members worldwide, Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This annual list celebrates companies that champion inclusion through a rigorous evaluation based on an assessment of publicly accessible data, discussions and interviews with HR professionals, and large-scale confidential online surveys conducted among employees from U.S. companies. "2025 marks a milestone - our 75th year of doing business. As we grow, we're working to ensure Southwire continues to be an extraordinary place to work," said Cara Herzog, Southwire's Chief Inclusion Officer. "It is an honor to be recognized with this achievement, and we're proud of the investments and commitments we're making to ensure we build worth for not only the women in our workplace, but for all of the families and communities our team members represent." Recent highlights of the commitments the company has made include broadening health benefits to provide extended bonding time for families. Eligible mothers now receive 12 work weeks for parental bonding and recovery time after giving birth, while eligible fathers can take up to four work weeks of paid paternity leave. Southwire also partners with organizations, like Women in Manufacturing (WiM), OnBoard and The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), working alongside these groups to identify opportunities to strengthen support of both Southwire team members and their peers within the manufacturing space. "It's an exciting time to be in the electrical industry, and our commitment to inclusion is essential to our strategic plan, to create generational sustainability and continued growth in the markets we serve," said Winn Wise, Southwire's Chief Commercial Officer and executive sponsor of the company's Women's Network employee resource group. "Being named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women is an outward reflection of the values we strive to live out each day - empowerment, trust, consistency and inclusion. I am incredibly proud of our team and look forward to continuing to identify ways we can support and engage our team members as we look toward the bright future of our industry and our company." Through its partnership with WiM, Southwire connected with Nessel, a women-owned, health-based furniture company designed by working moms for working moms. Southwire has installed Nessel lactation stations in every company facility, providing a supportive, safe and sanitary space for breastfeeding mothers at work. The all-in-one mother's solution is intended for women to thrive while pumping at work. These benefits are a testament to the company's belief in the importance of promoting work-life balance and creating a healthy, fulfilling workplace for all Southwire team members. Companies included on Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 for Women were evaluated on 10 topics, including: • Work-life balance• Culture and belonging• Working environment • Training and career progression Female participants in the survey provided insights and experiences on corporate culture, working conditions, and other aspects of their current employer and other companies they know. One of the largest independent employee studies, it incorporates more than 215,000 employee interviews with women in the U.S. and collected over 2.2 million comprehensive company reviews. "Progress toward gender equity in the workplace continues but challenges persist. Despite these obstacles, a growing number of companies are stepping up to foster environments where women can thrive," said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. "Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce 'America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025,' honoring companies committed to building inclusive workplaces where women can reach their full potential." For more information about Southwire's inclusion initiatives, please visit the company's website at For more Southwire news, visit View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Southwire on Contact Info:Spokesperson: SouthwireWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Southwire View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Southwire Named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 Ranking by Newsweek
As an extraordinary place to work for more than 9,000 team members worldwide, Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This annual list celebrates companies that champion inclusion through a rigorous evaluation based on an assessment of publicly accessible data, discussions and interviews with HR professionals, and large-scale confidential online surveys conducted among employees from U.S. companies. '2025 marks a milestone - our 75th year of doing business. As we grow, we're working to ensure Southwire continues to be an extraordinary place to work,' said Cara Herzog, Southwire's Chief Inclusion Officer. 'It is an honor to be recognized with this achievement, and we're proud of the investments and commitments we're making to ensure we build worth for not only the women in our workplace, but for all of the families and communities our team members represent.' Recent highlights of the commitments the company has made include broadening health benefits to provide extended bonding time for families. Eligible mothers now receive 12 work weeks for parental bonding and recovery time after giving birth, while eligible fathers can take up to four work weeks of paid paternity leave. Southwire also partners with organizations, like Women in Manufacturing (WiM), OnBoard and The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), working alongside these groups to identify opportunities to strengthen support of both Southwire team members and their peers within the manufacturing space. 'It's an exciting time to be in the electrical industry, and our commitment to inclusion is essential to our strategic plan, to create generational sustainability and continued growth in the markets we serve,' said Winn Wise, Southwire's Chief Commercial Officer and executive sponsor of the company's Women's Network employee resource group. 'Being named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women is an outward reflection of the values we strive to live out each day – empowerment, trust, consistency and inclusion. I am incredibly proud of our team and look forward to continuing to identify ways we can support and engage our team members as we look toward the bright future of our industry and our company.' Through its partnership with WiM, Southwire connected with Nessel, a women-owned, health-based furniture company designed by working moms for working moms. Southwire has installed Nessel lactation stations in every company facility, providing a supportive, safe and sanitary space for breastfeeding mothers at work. The all-in-one mother's solution is intended for women to thrive while pumping at work. These benefits are a testament to the company's belief in the importance of promoting work-life balance and creating a healthy, fulfilling workplace for all Southwire team members. Companies included on Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 for Women were evaluated on 10 topics, including: • Work-life balance• Culture and belonging• Working environment • Training and career progression Female participants in the survey provided insights and experiences on corporate culture, working conditions, and other aspects of their current employer and other companies they know. One of the largest independent employee studies, it incorporates more than 215,000 employee interviews with women in the U.S. and collected over 2.2 million comprehensive company reviews. 'Progress toward gender equity in the workplace continues but challenges persist. Despite these obstacles, a growing number of companies are stepping up to foster environments where women can thrive,' said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. 'Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce 'America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025,' honoring companies committed to building inclusive workplaces where women can reach their full potential.' For more information about Southwire's inclusion initiatives, please visit the company's website at For more Southwire news, visit Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Southwire
