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• WISE Night of Dynamic Networking

  • When
    October 07, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Noon Whistle Brewing- Lombard BrewPub 800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

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  Join WISE for a Night of Dynamic Networking in Lombard, IL
  Connect with fellow professionals at this complimentary evening of meaningful conversation and new connections. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of beverage options—including beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks—while mingling in a relaxed atmosphere.

  Date:
  Tuesday, October 7
  Time:
  5:00 – 7:30 PM

  Location:
  Noon Whistle Brewing – Lombard BrewPub
  800 E Roosevelt Rd
  Lombard, IL 60148
  Event held in the Barrel Room
  https://www.noonwhistlebrewing.com/

  Registration is required.

  
  

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• WISE 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

  • When
    November 13, 2025

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  Our Annual Meeting is such a huge success in large part because of the generous support of our amazing Sponsors.

  More than 310 private label industry professionals were at last year’s virtual event, encompassing retailers, manufacturers, brokers, suppliers, and the Top Women in Store Brands honorees and guests. We anticipate even more participants this year.

  Your company deserves to be part of what is sure to be a ‘must-attend’ event. See our 2025 sponsorship offerings below and note the new opportunities to sponsor our in-person event.

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• WISE 2025 Annual Meeting

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom* Your personal Zoom access link will be sent to you prior to the event.

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  WISE is excited to host our Virtual Annual Meeting, bringing together our community for an inspiring and informative afternoon. Each year, we seek out dynamic speakers who spark ideas and leave us motivated, and this year is no exception.

  We are honored to welcome Laysha Ward, former Target Executive Vice President & Chief External Engagement Officer, accomplished author, and nationally recognized leader, as our featured main stage speaker.

  Join us as we:

  • Hear from our stellar keynote speaker
  • Celebrate the 2025 Top Women in Store Brands
  • Share highlights from 2025
  • Unveil exciting plans for 2026 and beyond

  Date:
  Thursday, November 13, 2025

  Time:
  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Location:
  Zoom
  *Your personal Zoom access link will be sent prior to the event.

  Registration is required.

  
  

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• Sunset Reception at PLMA

  • When
    November 16, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency O'Hare Conference Center Foyer (Adjacent to the main hotel lobby) 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018

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  Join WISE for an evening of cocktails and conversation at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare.

  This sunset reception is the perfect way to kick off PLMA. Bring along a friend or colleague to share the experience!

  Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is complimentary.

  Date:
  Sunday, November 16, 2025

  Time:
  4:00 – 6:00 PM

  Location:
  Hyatt Regency O'Hare Conference Center Foyer (Adjacent to the main hotel lobby)
  9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Space is limited, so advance registration is required.

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