IGIA Women's Network

IGIA Women's Network

2022 Schedule
Quarter 1:
Tuesday, March 8 from 9am-11:30am
Executive Presence with Michelle Book of the Iowa Food Bank
Community Service: Volunteering at the Iowa Food Bank

Quarter 2:
Tuesday, May 10 from 11am-3:00pm 
Half-Day Conference
Community Service: Period Kit Packing for Give Grace Give Hope
 
Quarter 3:
Thursday, July 14 from 3-5:45pm
Prioritizing You with Erica Ziel
Community Service: Food Prep at the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry
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Quarter 4:
Wednesday, November 2 from 9am-10am                                                      
Work-Life Balance Panel
Community Service: Donation drive for Dress for Success
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About the Women's Network
Established in March 2014, the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Women’s Network represents women affiliated with the food industry. The organization is a valuable resource for industry professionals, providing educational events, mentor relationships, leadership skills, networking opportunities and community involvement.
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Our Mission
The IGIA Women’s Network offers high-quality professional development, opportunities to lead and a strong network of support to advance women in the food industry.
Objectives

• Education -- support career development and personal growth, as well as encourage lifelong learning.
• Mentoring — promote the exchange of ideas, create opportunities for interaction among its members and encourage professional relationships with industry peers.
• Leadership -- provide events and resources to enhance leadership skills as well as offer opportunities to put these skills into practice.
• Networking -- encourage members to meet and connect so they may build a strong personal and professional network of industry peers who are facing similar challenges and opportunities.
• Service — Foster community involvement, contribute to local non-profit organizations and promote strong community relationships.​

The IGIA Women’s Network partners with IGIA member companies to host a variety of events throughout the year. Events such as motivational speaker presentations, half-day training sessions, networking opportunities, leadership activities and community involvement projects are complimentary or kept low-cost for members.

Outstanding Speakers

About

If you would like to receive emails about the IGIA Women's Network, please contact Annie at alallier@iowagrocers.com.