Upcoming Events

    • January 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=87834458114
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    Join members of the WISE Professional Development Committee on January 14 for an optional WISE Inclusive Excellence Series Information Session. This open forum is designed to address any questions you may have about the 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series, including registration details, badge of completion requirements, and potential pathways for those who participated in the learning series in prior years.

    We also encourage you to invite an inclusive ally from your network to learn more about the program before it officially begins in February.

    • February 10, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83365254463?pwd=0WSGnY2FWhSvH5fatuizfonCa1IGhq.1
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    Think Like a Customer to Drive Growth & Retention

    Speaker: Jill Pedersen, SalesStar Practice Partner & Strategic Sales Advisor

    Join us for a high-impact webinar where we’ll reveal how to unlock growth by aligning your leadership strategy with CS frontline execution.

    You’ll discover the Six Steps to Loyalty, learn how the Multi-Lock Model builds trust across teams, and see why Customer Service links to overall strategy.

    Whether you’re in sales, client success, or leadership, this session will change the way you think about customer loyalty.

    Plus: Get access to a free Strategic Sales Audit for qualified attendees.


    • February 11, 2026
    • October 14, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=84302991552
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    The WISE Inclusive Excellence Series is crafted to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools needed to be an ally for inclusivity, empowering you to lead meaningful change and foster professional growth within your organization and community.

    WISE has partnered with ExecuInsight to bring this program specifically to the store brand industry, with ExecuInsight LLC’s team of experts tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of this field.

    Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

    The Leadership Track is designed to provide leaders with the tools they need to effectively guide diverse teams.

    Leadership Track Session Schedule:

    • February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
    • April 22, 2026: Psychological Safety: Helping your team overcome fear and to become resilient in uncertain times
    • June 17, 2026: How to Inclusively Lead Neurodivergent Team Members 
    • August 19, 2026: Ageism - Dealing with Multiple Generations
    • October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

    We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.


    • February 11, 2026
    • October 14, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=86192011182
    Register

    The WISE Inclusive Excellence Series is crafted to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools needed to be an ally for inclusivity, empowering you to lead meaningful change and foster professional growth within your organization and community.

    WISE has partnered with ExecuInsight to bring this program specifically to the store brand industry, with ExecuInsight LLC’s team of experts tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of this field.

    Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

    The Personal Growth Track is designed for individual contributors seeking to deepen their self-awareness and explore topics of diversity and inclusion.

    Personal Growth Track Session Schedule:

    • February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
    • April 15, 2026: Understanding your Birkman Blueprint: Emotional Intelligence
    • June 10, 2026: Courageous Accountability: Holding Yourself & Others to Higher Standards
    • August 12, 2026: Inclusive Storytelling: Sharing Your Journey Authentically
    • October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

    We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.


    • March 11, 2026
    • October 28, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=89470874617
    Register

    The WISE Inclusive Excellence Series is crafted to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools needed to be an ally for inclusivity, empowering you to lead meaningful change and foster professional growth within your organization and community.

    WISE has partnered with ExecuInsight to bring this program specifically to the store brand industry, with ExecuInsight LLC’s team of experts tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of this field.

    Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

    The Cohort Program is designed for individuals who have previously participated in one of the three professional development tracks in a prior year. This program unites all three tracks, providing an opportunity for participants to collaborate and learn from one another.

    Cohort Program Session Schedule:

    • March 11, 2026: Partnering with AI to Enhance your Inclusivity
    • June 24, 2026: Strategic Influence: Bringing Others Along the Inclusion Journey
    • August 26, 2026: Peer Coaching & Case Studies from the Field
    • October 28, 2026: Integrating What We’ve Learned: Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions
    We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.


Past Events

December 16, 2025 Prompts, Plans, & Practical Uses for GenAI in CPG
November 16, 2025 Sunset Reception at PLMA
November 13, 2025 WISE 2025 Annual Meeting
November 13, 2025 WISE 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
November 04, 2025 Partner Benefits Refresher: Make the most of your WISE partnership
October 07, 2025 WISE Night of Dynamic Networking
April 09, 2025 Rewire Your Mind, Reshape Your Results: A Guide to Better Performance & Higher Impact
January 15, 2025 2025 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series Information Session
December 18, 2024 December 18th Webinar: Master Your Visibility
November 17, 2024 In-Person Networking Reception @ PLMA
November 14, 2024 WISE 2024 Annual Meeting
November 14, 2024 WISE 2024 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
October 01, 2024 WISE Night of Dynamic Networking
September 18, 2024 September 18th Webinar: Cultural Literacy & the Future of Advancing Inclusivity
June 18, 2024 June 18th Webinar: Disability Inclusion – What Is It and Why It Matters
May 08, 2024 May 8th Webinar: Building a Culture of Mentorship (Wise Jr BOD Pop-up Webinar)
April 04, 2024 April 4th Webinar: The Transformation of Private Brands
January 18, 2024 WISE DEI Learning Series Information Session
December 13, 2023 December 13th Webinar: Effective Communication for Personal and Professional Development
November 12, 2023 In-Person Networking Event @ PLMA
November 08, 2023 2023 WISE Annual Meeting
August 17, 2023 August 17th Webinar: Rocking the Workplace: Managing and Leading Four Generations
May 04, 2023 May 4th Webinar: Fireside Chat on how to Dismantle Gender Bias in the workplace
March 01, 2023 March 1st Webinar: Scaling Up Awareness
February 15, 2023 2023 DEI Cohort Program
December 08, 2022 December 8th Webinar: YOU Are Your Goal!
November 13, 2022 WISE 10 Year Anniversary Party
November 09, 2022 2022 WISE Annual Meeting
October 18, 2022 October 18 Webinar: Career Advice for Emerging Leaders: A Multi-Generational Discussion
July 27, 2022 July 27 Webinar: Male Perspectives on the Value of Woman at Work
April 05, 2022 April 5 Webinar: Stop Talking Start Asking: How to Grow your Skill Set to become a Renaissance Leader
February 17, 2022 February 17 Webinar: Thriving at a Distance: Ensuring Success in Remote to Hybrid Environments
November 04, 2021 2021 WISE Virtual Annual Meeting
November 12, 2020 2020 WISE Virtual Annual Meeting

Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence™ (WISE) is a non-profit professional development organization within store brands. Studies have shown that increased gender diversity in top leadership roles positively impacts business and financial performance.

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