Each year, Women’s Entrepreneurship Week brings together Milwaukee’s female and nonbinary business owners and professionals for a week of workshops, keynote events, and networking.
The annual series is themed “Building the Table” and will run from May 6th to 10th. The series celebrates women who create their own space rather than “claiming a seat at the table.” their table,” according to its website.
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The mission behind this year’s theme is “Nursing connections, fostering innovation, and fostering growth within our communities.”
Stephanie Melnick, founder of She Stands Tall, which organizes WEW, said the week grew out of a speaker series where women entrepreneurs from the community share their stories.
“We’re really excited about this year’s daytime event and our partnership with the Charles Allis Museum,” Melnick said. “All of the daytime events we have planned will take place at the museum and will give you access to the entire museum. What’s really exciting is that people will be able to see art while learning about different topics related to entrepreneurship. is.”
Melnick said she was looking forward to the energy and atmosphere of the event and the opportunity to learn from other women.
“We get that information on a small scale every month at speaker series events,” she said. “But the feeling of people genuinely lifting each other up, learning from each other, and asking for help and support. For me, that energy and inspiration is what really excites me.”
Each day will include two workshops in the morning, at least two workshops in the afternoon, and an evening keynote event. More than 65 women and non-binary speakers are expected to participate this week.
milwaukee magazine Editor-in-Chief and Publisher Carol Nixin will also be one of the featured speakers on the “Building Goods” panel on May 7 at Ivy House.
The highlighted events are:
“Community building”
Monday, May 6th, 5-8pm | Anodyne Coffee at Walker’s Point
A panel discussion with women who are fostering, expanding, and celebrating Wisconsin’s diverse and inclusive communities:
- Lauren Feaster | Professional Dimensions
- kelsey kaufman cactus club
- Katie Avila Loughmiller | Katie Avila Loughmiller LUNA (University of Latin Arts)
- Christy Mackenzie Pasture and Plenty
- Cree Miles | Always Black
“Architectural goods”
Tuesday, May 7th, 5-8pm | Ivy House
The women who create iconic Made in Milwaukee products share years of collaboration wisdom:
- Abby Janiszewski Strike Bridal Bar and Rare Bridal Bar
- Alecia Miller | Soul Brew Kombucha
- Carol Nikshin | milwaukee magazine
- Elizabeth Rees | Chasing the Paper
- Daniela Barrera | Ruby Bagel
“Building changes”
Wednesday, May 8th, 5-8pm | Box
A panel discussion with women entrepreneurs about their mission to make a difference in their communities.
- Dasha Kelly Hamilton | Performance Artist
- Monique Liston | UBUNTU Research and Evaluation
- Dana Spandetto | Flour Girl and Fire
- Melissa Tashjian | Compost Crusader
- Ashley Valentine | Rooted MKE
“Architectural art”
Thursday, May 9th, 5-8:30pm | Enlightened Brewing Company
Artists specializing in all types of media will discuss the intersection of art and entrepreneurship. There will also be a mini maker market with over 20 women-owned businesses participating.
- Nicole Acosta | Artist
- Steph Davies | Waxwing and Dear Darlington
- Kim Eckros | Covet and Ginger
- Whitney Anderson Nettleswit & Company
- Rosie Petrie | Paradise Home
“Cheers to the builders”
Friday, May 10th, 5-8pm | Palomino Bar
End your week with happy hour at the woman-owned Palomino.
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Friday, May 10th, 10:30am – 1pm | Oriental Theater
movie screening show her the moneyfollowed by a discussion on financing for female founders.
- Wendy Bauman | WW Bic
- julie spizack summit credit union
- Heather Wentler | Doyenne Group
- Katherine Gray | Producer, show her the money
- Sherry Cheung | Geno Palette
For a complete list of events and registration, visit She Stands Tall..
