Create Great Community: Latina Connect Latina Connect creates a space for Latina business professionals and community members to learn and grow as leaders while making new connections. Join us Saturday, April 15 to hear from Vivian TerMaat, CEO of Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore to lead the conversation about “The Labels Placed Upon […]
Create Great Community: ATHENA Grand Rapids Walking Tour The ATHENA Walking Tour takes participants to the abundant, noteworthy sights in our city that originated from dynamic, diverse women. The tour will visit some of the public art recognizing women in our city, from the local artists who painted the RAD American Women electrical boxes, to […]
Create Great Community: ATHENA Leadership Forum Relationships: How “I” Intersects With “We” ATHENA Leadership Forums celebrate women in leadership by featuring local women leaders sharing their leadership lessons with an emphasis on elevating professional women of color and other marginalized identities. Network with other women over lunch while exploring your own leadership through powerful storytelling […]
In a world where money talks, listening might just be the key to success. OutPro is excited to host a panel discussion of local business leaders who will offer strategies to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ business owners, employees, and customers. You'll also have the opportunity to network with others and share your […]
Create Great Leaders: Lead Up Lead Up is designed to guide first-time managers through the concepts, principles and best practices necessary for a successful transition. What You'll Gain: An understanding of how you, your team and your organization influence one another The breakdown of important subjects to engage, retain and inspire your team Learn how […]
Create Great Leaders: Speak with Purpose Speak with purpose is designed to equip participants with the tools to master public speaking. Of the estimated 75% of Americans that experience fear and anxiety from speaking in front of others, less than 10% take steps to overcome it. Over the course of five interactive sessions comprised of […]
We're excited to host this special edition of Leadership Lesson Breakfast with Christo Brand, prison guard for Nelson Mandela.
If you are a professional with a passion for growing your career and becoming actively engaged in the community, Emerging Leaders offers the ideal setting to expand your horizons.
Empowering Emotions: Latina Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Join us for an empowering afternoon dedicated to exploring the profound impact of emotional intelligence. Discover your inner strength, improve your relationships, and learn how to thrive personally and professionally. Loanna Abreu, Bilingual Psychotherapist at River City Psychological Services will join us to delve into the unique intersection of […]
In March of 2023, Michigan expanded the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for gender identity and expression. How does this historic amendment affect business owners, employees, clients, and companywide policies and practices? And what new opportunities do these protections create? Join OutPro as we facilitate a discussion about how the amendment creates new […]
Join Grand Rapids' top women leaders for an afternoon of inspiration! Learn how to foster fierce advocacy in your community while hearing from some of our 2023 ATHENA Awards finalists. Joining us is guest speakers Stella Michael, Director of Digital Services at Corewell Health | Priority Health, and Tarah Carnahan, Executive Director and Co-Founder at […]
Leadership Lesson Breakfasts feature strong community trustees and leaders sharing valuable leadership lessons. What to expect: 👊 Each of the 3 speakers will share their 10-minute leadership lesson with the audience, packing a punch of inspiration. 🤸♀️ You’ll have the opportunity to network with Chamber members and connect with other leadership program alumni. ☕ We’ll […]
