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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