Women’s Enrichment Network

Mission: The Women’s Enrichment Network connects, empowers and inspires female leaders to serve one another and our community by providing personal and professional growth resources.

Meetings are always the second Wednesday of the month from 12-1 pm, locations vary but typically we meet at the Freeport Public Library public meeting rooms and via Zoom. Meeting formats will vary month-to-month based on topic and availability of a speaker. Every meeting will have a short time for informal networking. Lunch is brown bag. Membership is $25/year. Women are welcome to attend their first meeting for free with a commitment to join.

For more information, contact Andrea Winter at awinter@greaterfreeport.com or 815-233-1354.

To complete a membership application, click here.

2024 Meeting Schedule:

January 10th, AI & Chat CPT
February 14th, DEIB
March 13th, Women’s Rights
April 10th, Plan, Protect, and then Prolong! Tips for women on how to plan for the unplanned.
May 8th, Calming the Calendar Chaos: 5 Ways to reclaim your schedule
June 12th, TBD
July 10th , TBD
August 14th, TBD
September 11th, TBD
October 9th , TBD
November 13th, TBD
December 11th, Holiday Social

WEN Steering Team:

Rebecca Anderson

Business Training Coordinator

Highland Community College

Amy Baker

President and CEO

Citizen State Bank

Sarah Flashing

Community Relations Director

Freeport Community Foundation

Nicole Haas

Brand Director

Greater Freeport Partnership

Ashley Huffines

Executive Director

Freeport Public Library

Dianne Ludwig

Adult Services Director

Freeport Public Library

Andrea Schultz Winter

Executive Director

Greater Freeport Partnership

Paulette Williams-Thomas

Communication Specialist

Freeport Public School District #145

Key Industries

Healthcare

Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Stephenson County Major Employers

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