Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association

2022 Business & Economic Outlook
2022-11-04 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Learn First-Hand What Business Trends are Influencing NWI’s Economy
NWIIWA is excited to be sponsoring the 2022 Business Outlook, along side Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CAF). The 2022 Business & Economic Outlook, is an informative program designed to provide key insights on trends influencing business and industry. The program will feature presentations from leaders in various business sectors and government agencies, and conclude with a detailed economic picture of Northwest Indiana and United States.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
2022’s SPEAKERS:
Emcee: Donald Babcock – Purdue University Northwest
Sherri Ziller – RDA
Heather Ennis – NWI Forum
Micah Pollak – Indiana University Northwest
Anthony Sindone – Purdue University Northwest
Steve Skalka – Harbour Trust
Patrick Bloom – Cleveland Cliffs
John Sabotnik – NIPSCO
Andy Campbell – NIPSCO
This event is in-person only. We will not be streaming the event.
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Executive Board Meeting
2022-10-28 08:30 - 09:30
The Executive Board meeting will be October 28th, 2022 at 8:30 am via Zoom.

Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Awareness Seminar
2022-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Purdue University Northwest, 2200 169th St., Hammond, IN, 46323, United States
Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Awareness
Several important topics about emergency situations will be discussed in this seminar. Attendees will learn what steps to take during an active shooter incident, like how to effectively work with law enforcement and things to expect. “De-escalation” strategies will also be discussed.
Attendees will also learn the basics about how to help someone with a gunshot wound. Treating this type of injury is different from other occupational injuries, and we’ll be learning about how to stop the bleeding for a wounded individual.
Also, new firearms laws were implemented in Indiana in July 2022. Learn how to maintain compliance with the new law while keeping your employees safe.
Date and Time:
October 13th, 2022, 8AM- 12PM
Please arrive early to make sure you have your breakfast and seat by the 8AM session start.
Platinum Sponsorships – $250
Includes your logo on marketing, a marketing table at the event, recognition during presentation and 6 tickets
Gold Sponsorships – $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 3 tickets
Silver Sponsorships – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket
Tickets
NWIIWA Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $75.00

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CANCELLED - Education and Events Committee Meeting
2022-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Catch Table & Tap, 500 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
This meeting for the Education and Events Committee meeting will, be held at Catch Table & Tap in Merrillville.
Discussion to recap Awards Banquet, updates on our remaining programs for 2022 and plans for 2023.
Participating is easy and super convenient! This committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:30–9:00 via ZOOM. Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
Want to get involved? Join the committee!
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Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet
2022-09-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Manor, 3550 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
2022 Influential Women Awards Banquet – September 29, 2022
Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet celebrates the achievements of women that have redefined their companies, industries, and communities through their examples as leaders and innovators.
The annual banquet honors both established professionals and up-and-coming women in 12 industry categories in Northwest Indiana, as well as companies that have demonstrated outstanding support for women. Categories include: Arts, Business, Construction/Manufacturing, Economic Development/Government, Education, Finance, Healthcare, Law, Marketing/Media, Nonprofit, Service/Tourism, and STEM. Additional awards are given for the Empowering Business of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, and Supporter of the Year, and the special Torch Award.
Mark your calendars for this year’s event and join us in celebrating the next generation of inductees as they continue to shape the future of our region’s economy and way of life. Participating in the awards banquet is one of the best ways to showcase your company’s commitment to supporting the success of women in our region. In addition to the awards, the evening features plenty of opportunities with representatives from many leading companies in addition to drinks and gourmet hors d’oeuvres.
Not Just For Women
The Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards is not just an event for women. This event celebrates the joint efforts of women and men, working together to improve women’s businesses and the community in which we live.
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Education and Events Committee Meeting
2022-08-24 15:30 - 16:30
This meeting for the Education and Events Committee meetings is being held via Zoom.
Meeting is from, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Participating is easy and super convenient! This committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:30–9:00 via ZOOM. Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
Want to get involved? Join the committee!
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Connect, Learn, and Grow: The Art of Quality Decision Making
2022-08-22 15:30 - 17:30 | IBEW Local 697, 7200 Mississippi Street, #200, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
Learn how to enhance your decision-making skills during this special presentation and networking event.
National author and speaker Warren Brand will be sharing lessons from his book “The Art of Quality Decision-Making: A Practical Guide to the Alternative Response Method.”
Key points will include:

Learning how to make strategic decisions.
Reframing challenges and understating “capacity.”
Understanding bliss and why it is always a decisional variable.

Refreshments and door prizes will be available during this event.
Space is limited to 100 attendees.
Date and Time:

Aug. 22nd, 2022, 3:30PM – 5:30PM
IBEW Local 697, 7200 Mississippi Street, #200, Merrillville, IN, 46410

Speaker:

National author and speaker Warren Brand

Platinum Sponsorships – $250
ONLY 2 AVAILABLE! Includes your logo on marketing, brief introduction of your company at beginning and 8 tickets to the event.
Gold Sponsorships – $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 3 tickets to the event.
Silver Sponsorships – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket to the event.
Tickets
Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $40.00

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Executive Board Meeting
2022-08-12 08:30 - 09:30
The Executive Board meeting will be August 12th, 2022 at 8:30 am via Zoom.

Education and Events Committee Meeting
2022-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Catch Table & Tap, 500 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
Come join us for the Education and Events Committee meeting July 27th at Catch Table & Tap.
Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
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Connect, Learn, and Grow
2022-06-29 16:00 - 18:30 | Aftermath, 15 Washington Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
There is power in togetherness.
NWIIWA will be hosting a hands-on interactive learning program on June 29th that will outline ways to better connect with women to grow your business and strengthen alliances. Learn 21 ways to say “Good Job” to strengthen your team, client, and vendor relations.
Join us on June 29th from 4:00–6:30 PM at Aftermath in Valparaiso, IN.
21 Ways to say “Good Job”
Sponsors include:
Main Sponsor: Horizon Bank

Platinum – Sage Popovich
Gold – Wallace Consulting
Gold – Indiana University – School of Business and Economics

Gold – Lake Shore Bone & Joint Institute

Silver – Law Office of Sandra Moreno Garcia
Silver – Revolution Fitness
Silver – Goodwill of Michiana

Silver – Downey & Lenkov, LLC

Bronze – Orthopaedic Surgical Consultants

Sponsorships Available:
Gold Sponsorship: $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 4 tickets to the event.
Silver Sponsorship: $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 2 tickets to the event.
Bronze Sponsorship: $25
Sponsorship includes company name on marketing and 1 ticket to the event.
$10 to attend for members
Non-members $20.

Executive Board Meeting
2022-06-24 08:30 - 09:30
The Executive Board meeting will be June 24th, 2022 at 8:30 am via Zoom.

Education and Events Committee Meeting
2022-06-21 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-05-17 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-04-19 08:30 - 09:00
Meetings for the Education and Events Committee meetings are held via Zoom.
Participating is easy and super convenient! This committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:30–9:00 via ZOOM. Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
Want to get involved? Join the committee!
Join the Committee

Executive Board Meeting
2022-05-20 08:30 - 09:30
The Executive Board meeting will be May 20th, 2022 at 8:30 am via Zoom.

Lunch & Learn Workshop: Authenticity Reawakened with Author Vicki Znavor
2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:30 | ArcelorMittal Research and Development Global Headquarters, 3001 East Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN, 46312, United States
Authenticity Reawakened
Pivotal Moments | Values | Overcoming Fears/Insecurities
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) is pleased to invite regional professionals to a special luncheon and presentation on April 21st at ArcelorMittal’s Research and Development Global Headquarters. Noted Chicago business leader and author Vicki Znavor will be presenting about authenticity and the path to owning one’s life story.
Znavor is the author of Authenticity Reawakened, a book about her unlikely rise from a tough childhood in a small Indiana town to the C-suite. Znavor is a wife, mom, HR executive, and author whose career spans more than 30 years in some of Chicago’s leading companies. She has been recognized by Crains Chicago Business as a Notable Leader in HR (2020) and one of ALPFA’s Most Powerful Latinas of 2019.
This event’s presenting sponsor will be Revolution Fitness and the lunch sponsor will be Goodwill.
April 21st, 2022
ArcelorMittal Research and Development Global Headquarters
3001 East Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN, 46312
Registration 11am
Program & Lunch 11:30am to 12:30pm
NWIIWA MEMBERS $35
NON-NWIIWA MEMBERS $60
Professional Members – 1 discounted member ticket
Associate Members – up to 3 discounted member tickets
Premier Members – unlimited discounted member tickets
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor $150
• Marketing on table
• Logo included on marketing materials
• 2 tickets for you and your organization.
Program Sponsor $100
• Name included on marketing materials
• 2 tickets for you and your organization
Lunch Sponsor $50
• Name included on marketing materials
• 1 ticket for you

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Education and Events Committee Committee Meeting
2022-03-15 08:30 - 09:00
Meetings for the Education and Events Committee meetings are held via Zoom.
Participating is easy and super convenient! This committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:00–9:00 via ZOOM. Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
Want to get involved? Join the committee!
Join the Committee

Executive Board Meeting
2022-03-11 08:30 - 09:30
The Executive Board meeting will be March 11th, 2022 at 8:30 am via Zoom.

Professional Development Series: Run with Scissors Presentation and Workshop with author Jane Lump
2022-03-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
A GUIDE FOR TAKING RISKS AND DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association is pleased to announce it will be kicking off its 2022 lineup of professional development events with a special presentation and workshop featuring author Jane Lump and lessons from her book Run with Scissors.
Lump will be presenting thoughts and ideas about taking risks and discovering one’s purpose. There will also be activities and a workshop where participants can learn how to defy conventional wisdom and find new insights and opportunities.
March 10th, 2022
Innsbrook Country Club
Merrillville, IN
Registration 11am
Program & Lunch 11:30am to 12:30pm
NWIIWA MEMBERS $30
NON-NWIIWA MEMBERS $55
Professional Members – 1 discounted member ticket
Associate Members – up to 3 discounted member tickets
Premier Members – unlimited discounted member tickets
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPEAKER SPONSOR 1 AVAILABLE $1000
• Logo included on promotional materials and invitations.
• Logo on slide during program.
• Verbal recognition throughout program.
• Company link included in post-production video posted
and promoted on NWIIWA’s social media channels.
• Company name included in press release.
• Opportunity to welcome moderators and speaker.
• Opportunity to have materials distributed to attendees.
• 8 tickets for you and your organization.
GOLD SPONSOR $500
• Logo included on promotional materials and invitations.
• Logo on slide during program.
• Verbal recognition throughout program.
• 5 tickets for you and your organization.
SILVER SPONSOR $250
• Logo included on promotional materials and invitations.
• Logo on slide during program.
• Verbal recognition throughout program.
• 3 tickets for you and your organization.
BRONZE SPONSOR $150
• Name included on promotional materials.
• Name on slide during program.
• Verbal recognition throughout program.
• 1 ticket for your organization.

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Self-Defense Class at Region ATA in Highland
2022-02-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Region ATA, 2939 Jewett Ave., Highland, IN, 46322, United States
Build Confidence in Yourself!
NWIIWA will be hosting a self-defense class with the Region American Taekwondo Association (ATA) on February 19th.
With 1 in 4 Hoosiers testing positive for Covid, NWIIWA is adjusting our event schedule to keep our members safe and healthy. Experts predict a peak around late January. We are taking precautions to keep our members safe and healthy, and Region ATA is graciously hosting ONLY the NWIIWA Self Defense Class. To accommodate this, we have rescheduled the event to Saturday, February 19th. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 219-226-0300.
We are also expanding this invaluable training to include young women ages 16 – 21 years old at a 50% discount.
This program is highly informative and due to the nature of certain topics, no one under the age of 16 is allowed. Registration/Check in at noon. Program is now 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The class will be taught by Ann Marie Coglianese, the founder and CEO of Region ATA Martial Arts and a NWIIWA member. She will be sharing lessons and practical experience on how to keep yourself safe.
Don’t miss out on this outstanding and fun learning opportunity! Class is limited to the first 50 people.
Please make sure to wear casual exercise style clothing for the class. We want you to be able to move freely and participate.
Professional Members – 1 discounted member ticket
Associate Members – up to 3 discounted member tickets
Premier Members – unlimited discounted member tickets
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Events & Education Committee Meeting
2022-02-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-01-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-12-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-10-19 08:00 - 09:00
Meetings for the Events & Education Committee meetings are held via Zoom.
Participating is easy and super convenient! This committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:00–9:00 via ZOOM. Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
Want to get involved? Join the committee!
Join the Committee

Executive Board Meeting
2022-02-04 08:30 - 09:30
The Executive Board meeting will be February 4th, 2022 at 8:30 am.

Annual Executive Board Meeting
2021-12-10 08:30 - 09:30
The annual Board meeting will be December 10th, 2021. The meeting will be through Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to the board members directly.

Events & Education Committee Meeting
2021-11-16 08:00 - 09:00
Meetings for the Events & Education Committee meetings are held via Zoom.
Participating is easy and super convenient! This committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:00–9:00 via ZOOM. Your involvement and participation is extremely welcome, and we’re excited to have you join.
Zoom Link
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Business and Economic Outlook
2021-11-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Learn First-Hand What Business Trends are Influencing NWI’s Economy
Sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CAF), the 2021 Business & Economic Outlook, is an informative program designed to provide key insights on trends influencing business and industry. The program will feature presentations from leaders in various business sectors and government agencies, and conclude with a detailed economic picture of Northwest Indiana and United States.
This is a FREE event, but space is limited and registration is required.
2021’s SPEAKERS:
Emcee: Donald Babcock – Purdue University Northwest
Anthony Sindone, PNW – Economic Forecast (Local, State, and National)
Ty Warner, NIRPC – Local Transportation and Economic Development
Mike Nolan, NICTD (South Shore) – Double Tracking and West Lake Corridor Projects
William Sheldrake, Policy Analytics – Economic Impact of South Shore Projects
Steve Skalka, Horizon Bank – Equity and Fixed Income Markets
Peter Novak, GNIAR – Residential Real Estate Markets
Allison Bertl, Indiana DWD – Next Level Jobs, Incumbent Worker Training, and understanding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Register Today!

2021 Influential Women Awards Banquet
2021-09-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Manor, 3550 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
2021 Influential Women Awards Banquet – September 30, 2021
Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet celebrates the achievements of women that have redefined their companies, industries, and communities through their examples as leaders and innovators.
The annual banquet honors both established professionals and up-and-coming women in 12 industry categories in Northwest Indiana, as well as companies that have demonstrated outstanding support for women. Categories include: Arts, Business, Construction/Manufacturing, Economic Development/Government, Education, Finance, Healthcare, Law, Marketing/Media, Nonprofit, Service/Tourism, and STEM. Additional awards are given for the Empowering Business of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, and Supporter of the Year, and the special Torch Award.
Mark your calendars for this year’s event and join us in celebrating the next generation of inductees as they continue to shape the future of our region’s economy and way of life. Participating in the awards banquet is one of the best ways to showcase your company’s commitment to supporting the success of women in our region. In addition to the awards, the evening features plenty of opportunities with representatives from many leading companies in addition to drinks and gourmet hors d’oeuvres.
Not Just For Women
The Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards is not just an event for women. This event celebrates the joint efforts of women and men, working together to improve women’s businesses and the community in which we live.
Sponsorships & Tickets

Social Media/Ambassador Committee Meeting
2021-06-30 08:30 - 09:30
