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• 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Leadership Track

  • Start
    February 11, 2026
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  • End
    October 14, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=84302991552
  • Registered
    97 registrants

  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.
  

  
  

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• 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Personal Growth Track

  • Start
    February 11, 2026
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  • End
    October 14, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=86192011182
  • Registered
    102 registrants

  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.

  
  

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• 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Cohort Program

  • Start
    March 11, 2026
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  • End
    October 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8979373328?omn=89470874617
  • Registered
    26 registrants

  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.
  

  
  

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• WISE 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting

  • When
    November 12, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Your personal Zoom access link will be sent to you prior to the event.

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  WISE hosts our virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 12th from 11:00am – 1:00pm CST.  Every year we strive to find powerful and engaging speakers that leave you inspired. This year, we are honored to welcome Sarah Spain, an Emmy, Gracie and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist. She's the host of the first and only daily women's sports podcast, "Good Game with Sarah Spain," and Content Director of iHeart Women's Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports.

  Join us as we:

  • Listen to our stellar main stage speaker
  • Celebrate our 2026 Top Women in Store Brands
  • Hear what WISE has been up to in 2026 
  • Learn about exciting plans for 2027 and beyond!

  *Your individual Zoom link to access this event will follow at a later date

  Add the WISE Annual Meeting to your calendar by downloading the calendar invite. See screenshot. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• WISE 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

  • When
    November 12, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom link will be provided

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  Our Annual Meeting is such a huge success in large part because of the generous support of our amazing sponsors. Thank you! 

  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 2026 sponsorship offerings below and note the new opportunities to sponsor our in-person event.

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• 2026 Sunset Reception at PLMA

  • When
    November 15, 2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency OHare 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 OHare.

  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. 

  Add the Sunset Reception on your calendar by downloading the calendar invite when you register. See the attached screenshot as a reference. 

  Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

  Time:
  4:00 – 6:00 PM

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

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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