Upcoming events

  • 11/02/2026 9:00 AM
    Live Oak Coffehouse, 7736 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623
  • 11/05/2026 6:00 PM
    The Osgood Wedding & Event Venue, 614 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
  • 11/07/2026 10:00 AM
    Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604

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Upcoming events

    • 11/02/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Live Oak Coffehouse, 7736 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623
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    Join the WIL Membership Committee in a relaxed atmosphere to learn more about your membership benefits. This is a great chance for new members to ask questions, learn about our monthly offerings, special events, and exclusive member access to our private social media group. We look forward to spending time with you and helping you make the most of your WIL experience!


    • 11/05/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Osgood Wedding & Event Venue, 614 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
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    Join us for an engaging evening designed to help women build meaningful connections in a fun, supportive, and fast-paced environment. Whether you're looking to expand your network, share ideas, or create valuable professional relationships, this event offers the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded women who are passionate about leadership and growth.

    Your ticket includes networking, dessert, coffee, tea, and water.


    • 11/07/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604
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    Join us for the WIL Cookie Walk! We are in need of bakers and volunteers to help make the event a success! The proceeds will go towards WIL Gives Back.

    What exactly IS a Cookie Walk? 

    We're glad you asked.

    When you arrive, you will be given a container and some disposable gloves. You get to walk around and choose which cookies you want to take home with you. 

    Once your container has your dozen cookies, you'll proceed to the cashier. It is as simple as that! 

    The hard part is making sure the cookies don't disappear in your tummy before you make it home! 

    No registration is needed to attend.

    If you would like to bake or volunteer, please complete the registration form.

    Cookies may be dropped off at the church on Friday, November 6, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., or on the day of the event before 9:00 a.m.

    Looking for another way to support the event besides baking or volunteering?

    Monetary donations are always appreciated and help us purchase the supplies needed to make the event a success. To contribute, please visit our DONATE page.

    Please contact Laura Rhodes with any questions at 734-716-9040 or rhodesl@northwood.edu or Laurie Barr at 989-326-1010 or lauriebarr8@gmail.com

    • 11/18/2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Mooney's Ice Cream & Cakes, 5982 State St. Suite D, Saginaw, MI 48603
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    Mooney's Ice cream has been a tradition in Saginaw County for almost a century. Heather and Neal are blessed with the opportunity to keep this tradition alive. This past year has been a testament to their personal beliefs about creating a safe, happy place for everyone to gather and enjoy.


    Meet Heather Gorney

    Neal and I have been married for 27 years, we have always worked well as a team through all that life has thrown at us. Our own home is a gathering place for family events of all kinds with a deep relationship with each member.

    We take pride in all we do and hope to pass along the passion for hosting, serving and customer service to our young employees.

    Mooney's Ice Cream is open year-round as dessert does not know a season. We will be opening our second location in August 2026 while employing more members of the community.



    • 11/20/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • GREAT HALL Banquet Center 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48642
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    • 02/19/2027
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center, 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48642
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    Meet Wendy

    Wendy Groll is the Vice President of Operations and Director of Training for Handley & Associates, which delivers Dale Carnegie Training for 36 counties in Michigan. She designs, implements, and facilitates programs which produce bottom line results for clients. Wendy is also a Master Trainer with Dale Carnegie Training (Corporate), a role in which she travels all over the world training people to be Dale Carnegie Trainers.


    Trainer Certification:

    Dale Carnegie & Associates – Master Trainer

    Licensed Trainer in the Dale Carnegie Course

    Licensed Trainer in High Impact Presentations

    Licensed Trainer in Leadership Training for Managers

    Licensed Trainer in Executive Coaching

    Licensed Trainer for Live On-Line Training


    Corporate Training:

    Wendy has been working with companies to increase their efficiency, productivity, and profitability for over 20 years.

    Joining the Handley & Associates team in 2003, Wendy began working directly with clients in assessing their needs and implementing results-driven development. Her work on challenging projects continues to deliver measurable results for clients.

    Client Experience:

    Wendy has worked with clients in identifying key issues, obtaining essential results, and developing leadership succession for the organization’s future. Her experience includes automobile, agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality services, accounting, engineering, construction, manufacturing, clergy, governmental, and financial industries. She has also partnered with professionals as an Executive Coach for their growth and development.

    Her diverse experience and background have contributed to Handley & Associates award-winning success with market penetration, repeat business and client satisfaction. Wendy has been recognized for earning a place in the Top 1% of the organization (worldwide) and Handley & Associates has been recognized in the Top 10 Franchises in the world for customer satisfaction.

    Education:

    B.A.A. in Communication and Business from Central Michigan University



Past events

10/28/2026 October Networking
10/23/2026 The Total Woman: Mind, Body & Spirit
10/16/2026 Owning Your Health: From Motherhood to Menopause
09/30/2026 September Networking
09/18/2026 Owning Your Own Image: Your Network Opens the Door.
08/26/2026 August Networking
08/21/2026 Owning Your Health: Thrive, Don't Just Survive
07/12/2026 Loon’s Baseball Day Supporting WIL Gives Back
06/24/2026 June Networking
06/12/2026 Own Your Social Presence
05/27/2026 May Networking
05/15/2026 Own Your Conversation
05/04/2026 New Member Orientation
04/29/2026 April Networking
04/17/2026 Owning Growth in Community Health
03/25/2026 March Networking
03/20/2026 Growing Beyond Survival Mode: Leading with Your Full Intelligence
02/25/2026 February Networking
02/20/2026 RISE 2026: Create Your Life Revolution by Awakening Your Inner Heroine!
02/04/2026 WIL Headshot Special
01/28/2026 January Networking Session
01/23/2026 Tell Me Your Story
12/03/2025 Women in Leadership's Holiday Party
11/21/2025 Growth in our Future Leaders
11/15/2025 Cookie Walk
11/12/2025 November Networking Session
10/17/2025 Growth and Women’s Health
10/17/2025 Retreat at Lost Arrow Resort for Members
10/08/2025 Savvy Self Confidence with Christine Tessmer, Mary Kay Senior Sales Director
09/19/2025 Growth and Your Finances
09/10/2025 Invest in yourself with Stacey Miller
08/15/2025 Why Marketing Matters for Growth
08/06/2025 Growing Community Connections - With Kristal Meyer Corrion
07/16/2025 The Farm At Apple Acres- Family Gathering
06/13/2025 Why Networking Matters for Growth
06/04/2025 How to Network - Grow Your Network With Erin & Kait
05/16/2025 Growing in Company Culture
05/07/2025 May Networking Session
04/25/2025 April Luncheon
04/02/2025 April Networking Session - Building Community Connections
03/21/2025 March Luncheon
03/12/2025 March Networking Session
02/21/2025 February RISE
02/12/2025 February Networking Session
02/05/2025 Pop-Up Event - Professional Headshots
01/17/2025 January Luncheon
01/08/2025 January Networking Session: Get in the right mindset - With Lex Hallberg
12/30/2024 Gives Back Rewards Card
12/03/2024 Women in Leadership's Holiday Party
11/06/2024 November Networking Session
10/25/2024 October Luncheon
09/27/2024 September Luncheon
09/20/2024 Superhero Strategies: Unleash Your Communication Powers with D.I.S.C.
09/11/2024 September Networking Session - Speednetworking
08/23/2024 August Luncheon
07/17/2024 July Networking Session - Let's get to know each other
05/24/2024 May Luncheon
05/08/2024 May Networking Session - What makes you unique
04/26/2024 2024 Rise Summit
04/10/2024 April Networking Session - Imposter Syndrome and Professional Headshots
03/22/2024 March Luncheon
03/13/2024 March Networking Session
02/23/2024 February Luncheon
02/07/2024 Vision Board - Networking Night
01/26/2024 WiL's 20th Anniversary Kick Off!
12/06/2023 WIL Holiday Gathering
10/27/2023 Closing the Gap - From Good Enough to Astounding!
10/21/2023 WIL Costume Party WIL
10/18/2023 Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
09/22/2023 Reinventing Yourself
09/18/2023 Board & Brush Pop-Up!
08/25/2023 Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work
08/10/2023 Boozy Milkshakes, Beer, & Pretzels.....Oh My!!!!
08/03/2023 Believe Inspire Beauty's Women Expo on the ROOFTOP
08/03/2023 VENDORS - Believe Inspire Beauty's Women Expo on the ROOFTOP
07/28/2023 Lunch at the Golf Course
07/28/2023 WIL Gives Back Annual Golf Outing 2023
07/08/2023 Rueger Farms Annual Fireworks Party - MEMBERS ONLY
06/21/2023 WIL Hangout - Concert in Wenona Park
05/30/2023 Women's Self Defense Workshop
05/26/2023 Succeeding through Challenges
05/22/2023 New Member Orientation
04/28/2023 RISE Summit 2023
03/24/2023 Avoiding Burnout
03/18/2023 Saginaw Spirit Game - MEMBERS and their Guests ONLY
02/24/2023 Leading a Community
02/15/2023 Canvas Vision Board Event
01/31/2023 Painterly Pottery Party
01/27/2023 Leading with Vision
12/06/2022 WIL Gives Back Holiday Party
11/18/2022 1st Annual WIL Gala: A Gatsby Prom
10/25/2022 Looking Back to the Road Ahead!
09/27/2022 Seasons of Change and Transformation
08/23/2022 Honest Feedback
08/10/2022 A Night of Flights: Boozy Milkshakes and Popcorn - Members and Visitors Welcome!
07/22/2022 Applied Innovation | WIL Gives Back Annual Golf Outing
07/13/2022 Board & Brush Pop-Up!
06/02/2022 LOONS BASEBALL TIME
05/24/2022 Becoming You
04/26/2022 Exploring Emotional Intelligence
04/19/2022 Ladies: Locked & Loaded - Members Only Event
03/22/2022 The Isolated Leader
02/24/2022 Vision Board
02/22/2022 Refreshing Yourself and Others
01/27/2022 RISE Summit
12/16/2021 WIL Holiday Gathering
11/16/2021 WIL November Luncheon - Facing Breast Cancer in 2021
10/26/2021 WIL October Luncheon - Make the Most of your Marketing: Effective Strategies for Businesses of All Sizes
10/20/2021 WIL @ DryDock for Ascension St. Mary's Wig Room
09/16/2021 WIL Nonprofit Mixer Event
08/24/2021 WE ARE WIL - Bring Your Superpower to the Table
08/17/2021 New Member Orientation - Zoom
07/23/2021 2021 Golf Outing
05/25/2021 New Member Orientation
05/25/2021 Find Hire Keep
04/19/2021 Let's Unwind Together
03/23/2021 Claiming the Power of "I AM"
02/23/2021 Overcoming Workplace Incivility and Building Stronger Teams
02/17/2021 Publicity Portrait & Social Event
01/26/2021 New Year. New Connections.
12/15/2020 WIL Gives Back
11/24/2020 Leading with Gratitude in Challenging Times
11/17/2020 After Hours Networking Event - Saginaw Art Museum
11/05/2020 WIL Membership Orientation
10/27/2020 Learning to Rise, part 2
09/22/2020 Learning to Rise, part 1
08/25/2020 Braving Trust
06/23/2020 Living Our Values
05/26/2020 Rumbling with Vulnerability
04/28/2020 Daring to Lead because Courage is Contagious
04/21/2020 CANCELED - Reschedule Date TBD - Biography Statement Workshop - Members Only
03/24/2020 CANCELED - Psychological Safety in the Workplace
02/26/2020 WIL Membership Orientation
02/25/2020 Daring to Lead, Stories from the Field
01/28/2020 Digital Marketing 101: Modern Marketing Strategies For Small Business - Members Only Free Event
12/18/2019 Holiday Mixer
12/17/2019 Love + Purpose + Collaboration: Recipe for Working Toward a Shared Vision
11/26/2019 Building Connection and Understanding through Effective Confrontation
10/22/2019 Mental Wellbeing for the Everyday Woman
10/02/2019 WIL Membership Orientation
09/24/2019 Leading Where You Are At
08/27/2019 Counterintuitive Leadership
07/26/2019 GOLF OUTING: WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN GLBR & WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
06/25/2019 Speed Dining and Networking
05/28/2019 Beyond the Business Card: Harnessing the Power of Relationships and Networks
04/16/2019 Conscious Capitalism: Elevating Humanity Through Business
04/05/2019 Inaugural Women in Leadership Retreat: Put Your SOUL on the Agenda
03/19/2019 Optimal Performance
02/26/2019 Ambition Meets Inner Peace - An Introduction to Desire Mapping
02/21/2019 She Designed a Life She Loved - Vision Board Party for Members Only
02/05/2019 Biography Writing Workshop - Members Only
01/15/2019 Vision and Values Masterclass - Free Event for Members Only
12/18/2018 A Giving Spirit; Holiday Party & Adopt-A-Family
11/29/2018 Annual Meeting-Celebrating Our Accomplishments
10/16/2018 Principle Centered Leadership Practice for Performance, Growth & Empowerment
09/18/2018 The Art of the Side Hustle
08/21/2018 Girls and Guns!
07/26/2018 July Hang out
06/19/2018 Women Leaders Roundtable

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