You met several fascinating women at the WXW May Forum11, now what?
The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw hosts unique events throughout the year where women business leaders come together to talk through their issues as well as share experiences and ideas. WXW events, such as the Annual May Forum, provide women business leaders with an opportunity to meet other business leaders. Keeping the conversation going after the event is the key to building lasting relationships. 3 ways to Continue the Conversation: Connect on Social Media. Connect with the women you met on social media. From the stack of business...
read moreDon’t Waste Time Feeling Guilty
Note: This is a guest blog post from Marisa Smith, President and Founder of the Whole Brain Group. I always feel guilty when I leave for a conference – is it going to be worth the expense and the time away from the office? Should I really be spending time and money “working on the business” when there are so many other pressing concerns in my inbox? I recently attend the Inc Magazine’s GrowCo 2011 Conference in Las Vegas with the usual worries running through my head. However, as I sat in our conference room after I returned,...
read moreHow to Small Talk for Successful Business Networking
Do you dread receptions, banquets, and other business-related social events? Do you struggle to make meaningful, long-term connections at work? You’re not alone. Many of us are apprehensive about these situations, because most of us either loathe entering rooms where we don’t know anyone or dislike spending time with people we don’t know well. With a little practice and use of these helpful tips, you’ll be building relationships one conversation at a time. Introduce and initiate. Go ahead and initiate with a hello! Even if you...
read more5 Signs of Spring
Stores have outdoor furniture displays and everything you could possibly need for your yard including supplies, flowers and soil. Snow & Sunshine in the same week. Spring in Michigan is known for drastic weather changes. New spring clothes have arrived at retail stores and sales on winter clothes have begun. Dairy Queen is open. The WXW Garden Party is today from 4:30pm – 7pm at the Ann Arbor Art...
read moreTop 5 Networking Tips
The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) and the Women Lawyer’s Association of Michigan(WLAM) are hosting a networking event on Thursday, April 21st. To help ease the anxiety of networking, listed below are 5 helpful tips. Be prepared! Bring your business cards, name tag, schedule/calendar, pen and anything else you may need. Act like the host. Pretend the event is your own party and be there early. Be sure you know where the food/drinks are as well as the bathrooms, so you can help others find them. In other words, be the hostess with...
read morePotential! High School Exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center
The Ann Arbor Art Center is once again showcasing the artwork of the area’s most talented high school students. The work of Washtenaw County high school artists is being displayed in the juried exhibition entitled Potential! now thru May 8, 2011. Potential! is displaying work that clearly demonstrates achievements in creativity and transcends the usual class projects and assignments. Seniors have to opportunity to be awarded cash and scholarship prizes in the portfolio competition, best in show, best in medium and juror’s choice....
read moreSBA’s 2010 Michigan Small Business Award Winners Are Announced
Carrie Hensel and Debra Power, Co-Founders and Co-Presidents of the Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw have received the prestigious award for Women in Business Champions. The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw is a volunteer-based group, which runs educational and networking programs for businesswomen. WXW has helped women find jobs, create connections, generate referrals and make friends. This award would not have been possible without the support of all the volunteers and WXW attendees. The U.S. Small Business Administration awards will be...
read moreWXW Donates Over 40 Business Suits to the Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan
The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) held their holiday mixer for women business leaders on Tuesday, December 8, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. Merry Mingling attendees were asked to donate their gently worn business suits for donation to the Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan, a local non-profit that helps disadvantaged women acquire job skills, coaching, and professional attire so they can succeed in work and life. WXW Merry Mingling attendees donated 41 business suits as well as several professional winter coats to help...
read moreWXW and Carrie Hensel Covered In Concentrate Magazine
The February 18, 2009 edition of Concentrate featured WXW’s co-founder, Carrie Hensel. In the article, Carrie discusses her winding career path, her philosophy of “fun” in business, and her motivations for starting WXW. Carrie notes - Debra and I “decided we wanted to form a business group and wanted it to be for women who are leading or part of growing companies,” Hensel explains. “Though there happens to be a lot of support for start-ups, there isn’t as much for established companies that are 5, 10...
read moreWXW Co-Founders Featured on Lucy Anne Lance’s Radio Show
On January 31st, Debra Power and Carrie Hensel, WXW’s Co-Founders, were featured on the Lucy Anne Lance Show on WLBY 1290 AM – Lively, Local & Relevant to the Ann Arbor Area. To hear the entire radio show, visit Lucy Anne’s website. Debra and Carrie are featured in Hour 1. Lucy Anne asked lots of good questions about WXW’s February 4th event at the United Way – Women in Leadership Roles with Nonprofits. Debra and Carrie talked about why it’s so important for women business leaders to...
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