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2015 Michigan Women’s Leadership Report

2015 Michigan Women’s Leadership Report

Inforum Center for Leadership has released its 2015 Michigan Women's Leadership Report, a snapshot of the leadership role of women in Michigan's top 100 public companies. The Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University conducted the research for a second...

Wine Down. Scale Up.

Wine Down. Scale Up.

Congratulations! You're a leader in a company that is poised for growth. Join the West Michigan Woman community for an inspirational night of wine paired with stimulating conversations about launching your company to the next level. At the Wine Down event, we will...

Michigan Women’s Foundation: Volunteer Network

Michigan Women’s Foundation: Volunteer Network

Are you interested in putting your talents and experience to use for good? Whether you have an hour a month or a day a week, someone could benefit from your expertise! Since its inception nearly three decades ago, Michigan Women's Foundation has been a grass roots...

Still Doing Your Monthly BSE?

Still Doing Your Monthly BSE?

For years, monthly breast self-exams (BSEs) were touted as paramount to early breast cancer detection. So, why aren't we hearing much about them anymore? The Susan G. Komen Foundation reports, "Although it seemed promising when it was first introduced, studies have...

Bill Engvall at Tulip Time 2016

Bill Engvall at Tulip Time 2016

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter with Bill Engvall—American Comedy Awards winner, Grammy nominee, actor, and comedian! Some of you may remember that Engvall was scheduled to perform last year, but due to a family engagement had to cancel his performance....

Saugatuck-Douglas: Ladies, Mark Your Calendar!

Saugatuck-Douglas: Ladies, Mark Your Calendar!

Ladies, mark your calendar for the inaugural Saugatuck-Douglas Ladies Weekend, November 13 – 15, 2015. The event kicks off Friday evening at 8 p.m., with a fashion show at Coral Gables. Sit back and enjoy great ready-to-wear looks from some of the best boutiques in...

Tiffany Grubaugh: Strong Body, Strong Business

Tiffany Grubaugh: Strong Body, Strong Business

Tiffany Grubaugh translated her love of sports and desire to help people into Fitness and Sports Performance gym, where she has devoted the past four and a half years to coaching clients to achieve their goals. A standout high school and college basketball player who...

Are You Ready to Grow?

Are You Ready to Grow?

Can you sustain your current rate of growth with your existing infrastructure, human capital, and such? Do you have access to additional capital to support the investments required to grow? What impact might growth have on your current corporate culture? According to...

Meredith Bronk Named Top Entrepreneur

Meredith Bronk Named Top Entrepreneur

Recently, Inc. magazine recognized Grand Rapids' Open Systems Technologies (OST) CEO Meredith Bronk as one of the top 50 women entrepreneurs in the country, citing the company's three-year growth of $39.1 million, and 2014 revenue of $107.9 million. Bronk, who was...

River Cruises: All the Rage

River Cruises: All the Rage

Imagine drifting past the picturesque rice paddies, steep gorges, and rainforest-clad peaks of Asia's Mekong. Consider a waterside view of quaint European villages and fairytale castles as you meander along the Danube. As new ships set sail for new river destinations...