Arts and Culture
Join us to support arts and culture in West Michigan! Attend performances, concerts, exhibits, and special events through the Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, Broadway Grand Rapids, Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts (UICA), Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), St. Cecilia Music Center, Circle Theatre and Meijer Gardens. Events are held typically once a month with a networking dinner at a designated restaurant prior to the event.
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A/E/C (Architectural, Engineering, Construction)
Focused on creating opportunities for transformational professional growth through developing leadership competencies and making strategic connections all within a spirit of inclusion and support.
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Being Your Own Business (BYOB)
This group is meant to educate and help a wide variety of new and experienced female entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of business origination using various tools and resources so they feel supported and achieve clarity at every step along the entrepreneurial journey from concept to startup to scale.
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Coffee Connections
Meet monthly for low cost networking with other Inforum members who are interested in establishing and building professional relationships. Come as you can; buy yourself some tea, coffee or a bagel and join our Breakfast Club!
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Sharon Dykhouse
Dinner
Meet for dinner at a West Michigan area restaurant to network with other Inforum members. Plan to order dinner off the menu, pay your own check, and relax and enjoy! Bring plenty of business cards.
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Lead In
Participate with other professionals in philanthropic activities, engage in leadership and professional development, and build a professional network through social activities. Whether you are just starting your career, blazing a new path, or are an established mentor – this group is designed to bridge generational gaps allowing everyone to emerge as stronger leaders.
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Lakeshore Affinity Group
Live or work in the West Michigan Lakeshore area? Join the Lakeshore Affinity Group for a cup of coffee and to make strategic connections with other Inforum members and guests who are interested in establishing and building professional relationships.
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Lend a Hand of West Michigan
This is a group in which members will be involved with several volunteer activities around the greater Grand Rapids area throughout the year, gaining the opportunity to develop closer relationships with other Inforum members, meet volunteers from other organizations, and give their time and effort to worthy causes.
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Lunch
Meet for lunch at a West Michigan area restaurant with other Inforum members. “Feed your mind. Feed your stomach. Feed your network!” Plan to order lunch off the menu, pay your own check, and have fun as we build professional relationships.
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ManufacturingNEXT
An extension of the ManufacturingNEXT industry group, this group will discuss industry matters, leadership development, technical subjects pertinent to manufacturing, along with building strategic industry relationships and offering manufacturing facility tours (COVID permitting). Join us to grow your manufacturing professional network and enhance your industry knowledge.
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Wine Lovers of West Michigan
Join a group of Inforum women in a relaxing environment to partake in the pairing of delicious and unusual wines with various menu items. The group meets and enjoys an evening of fun in different locations around the West Michigan area. No knowledge of wine is necessary–just the desire to relax, meet people and enjoy!
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Women Across Michigan
Michigan Across Michigan is a way to connect professional women throughout Michigan while discussing state-wide issues, topics and opportunities. These meetings will be held virtually to enable the statewide connection.
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Women on the Move
Women on the Move is a new affinity group focused on supporting women both emotionally and socially as they experience career change. This is for women who desire to make a move and for women who find themselves in transition.
The group will meet with the intent to provide tools and resources needed to conduct the most effective job search possible. This will be done through collaboration using the wisdom of the women in the group and supplementing with outside speakers.
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Mary Jo Baweja
Karen Oliver-Behee
Laura Davis
Words & Wine
“Words & Wine” offers a relaxed gathering at a local restaurant to discuss recent reads and enjoy a lively interactive discussion. We meet at various local restaurants for food and a glass of wine (or any other beverage you prefer!) while taking the opportunity to network. The group encourages members to suggest books for subsequent monthly book club get-togethers.
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Young Professionals Network
The Young Professionals Network Affinity Group is built on three pillars, diversity/inclusion, professional development and social engagement. As a community of young professionals, we welcome recent graduates, and those looking to further establish direction within their careers. The YPN group meets monthly and hosts additional social meetups focused on supporting the West Michigan community. We aim to give members the tools they need to build their professional networks at the beginning of their careers while fostering confidence.
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