IGIA Women's Network

IGIA Women's Network

2023 Women’s Network

• Quarter 1:
  • March 2nd, 2:30-4:00pm
  • Location: C.O.B.R.A., 1975 N Ankeny Blvd. Suite 109 Ankeny, IA. 50023
  • Self Defense Workshop to develop the mindset and skills needed to defend against any situation
  • Community Service: Donation drive for The Beacon, a women’s residential house that supports adult women in central Iowa who have experienced trauma and systemic inequity
• Quarter 2:
  • June 14th, 10:30am- 3:00pm
  •  Annual Half-Day Conference
  • Includes: Networking activity, Liz Need, “The Six Voices”, Liz uses these voices (developed by child psychologists) to help audiences unlock, understand and utilize their differences and promote team success.  The essential influences that drive decisions (and those around you).
  • Community Service: Creating literacy kits for kids for the United Way of Central Iowa
• Quarter 3:
  • September 20th, 8:30-9:30am
  • Jessi Tiernan, FNP, ARNP at Birchwood Wellness, LLC will speak on understanding of environmental, physical, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual influences on your personal wellness.
  • Community Service: Volunteering for Ronald McDonald House
  • 8:00-8:30am Networking and making Ronald McDonald House door crafts (encouraging notes/cards and fall door décor)
• Quarter 4:
  • November 7th, 2:30-4pm
  • Dr. Alisa Drapeaux, Director of Health Sciences Experiential Education and Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at Drake and a career development speaker. She will share her story of how she got to where she is along with the importance of work-life balance and mentorship.
  • 2:30-3:00pm: Networking and Check-In
  • 3:00-4:00pm: Dr. Alisa Drapeaux

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.

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