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 $40/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.

2026 Meeting Schedule:

January 14	Goal Setting
February 11	Social Media Comparison
March 11	Reflections on Leadership Approaching Retirement
April 8	Visit the Freeport Art Museum to see what’s new and explore the current exhibit
May 13	Green Thumbs – Spring Planting Container Plants for your office
June 10	TBD
July 8	TBD
August 12	TBD
September 9	Best Practices for Giving and Receiving Feedback
October 14	TBD
November 11	TBD
December 9	Holiday Social

WEN Steering Team:

Rebecca Anderson
Business Training Coordinator
Highland Community College

Amy Baker
President and CEO
Citizen State Bank

Shyntel Owens
Recruiter/Community Engagement
Furst staffing

Nicole Haas
Marketing & Tourism Director
Greater Freeport Partnership

Mercedes Joyner
Membership Director
Greater Freeport Partnership

Andrea Schultz Winter
Executive Director
Greater Freeport Partnership

Key Industries

Healthcare

Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Stephenson County Major Employers

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Greater Freeport Partnership Receives $18,500 State Tourism Marketing Grant to Promote Freeport and Stephenson County September 30, 2026 STEPHENSON COUNTY, IL —The Greater Freeport Partnership has been awarded an $18,500 Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), providing additional resources to promote Freeport and Stephenson County as a destination for outdoor travel, events, and overnight visitors. Tourism remains an important driver of economic development in Stephenson County, supporting jobs, generating tax […]

Stephenson County Tourism Direct Spending Reaches $56.3 Million in 2025, Up 9.3 Percent September 10, 2026 freeport il, Stephenson County STEPHENSON COUNTY — Tourism continues to be a significant economic driver for Stephenson County, with visitors generating $56 million in direct spending in 2025—a 9.3 percent increase over 2024. The growth in visitor spending supported more than 350 direct hospitality jobs throughout Stephenson County, benefiting local restaurants, retailers, lodging properties, attractions and other tourism-related businesses. The strong performance follows continued […]

A Stronger Economy Starts with a Welcoming Community June 30, 2026 In business, we understand a simple truth: growth depends on people. Talent, entrepreneurs, and investment follow opportunity—but just as importantly, they follow communities where they feel they can belong. Across Illinois, that idea is not just a value—it’s a strategy for economic growth. Communities that are welcoming to newcomers and open to people with different backgrounds are consistently positioned to compete more effectively for jobs, investment, […]

Downtown Freeport Celebrates Successful Launch of “The Great Pretzel Bite” During Pretzel Fest May 13, 2026 FREEPORT — Downtown Freeport made history on April 25 as community members gathered for the inaugural Great Pretzel Bite, a new signature event held during the Greater Freeport Partnership’s annual Pretzel Fest celebration. A total of 216 participants joined together in downtown Freeport to simultaneously take a bite of their pretzels, officially establishing the benchmark for future Great Pretzel Bite […]