Upcoming Events

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




    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. 





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

    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.

    • November 15, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 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





    • December 09, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84548392439
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    Dr. Cindy McGovern, known as the First Lady of Sales®, is an internationally acclaimed speaker, sales strategist, and bestselling author whose work redefines the way people think about selling, communication, and personal branding and influence. 

    Her latest book The Permission Mission is your guide to silencing self-doubt, rewriting the rules you’ve inherited, and having the toughest conversation of all: the one with yourself.

    In this energizing and practical webinar, Dr. Cindy will challenge you to stop looking outside yourself for validation and start trusting the voice you already have. With her signature mix of humor, straight talk, and actionable strategies, Dr. Cindy will explore the invisible rules and expectations that can keep us playing small at work and show you how to recognize when self-doubt, fear, or other people’s voices are making decisions for you.

    In this webinar, you will learn how to:

    • Speak up with greater confidence
    • Advocate for yourself and your ideas
    • Set boundaries without guilt
    • Take meaningful steps toward the opportunities and goals you want


Past Events

July 29, 2026 Leading at the Speed of AI
May 28, 2026 From Tension to Trust: Navigating Hard Conversations to Build Stronger Teams
May 19, 2026 Partner Benefits Refresher: Making the Most of Your WISE Partnership
March 11, 2026 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Cohort Program
February 11, 2026 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Personal Growth Track
February 11, 2026 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Leadership Track
February 10, 2026 The Loyalty Advantage: Thinking Like a Customer to Drive Growth & Retention
January 14, 2026 2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series Information Session
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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