2025-11-04T08:21:19-08:00 2024-12-31 132696850 Gruber Palumberi Raffaele Fried CPAs PC 7 Penn Plaza Suite 310 New York NY 10001 990 2024-01-01 460956404 WOMEN IMPACTING STOREBRAND EXCELLENCE INC WISE WOME 6308574422 207 W Ash St PO Box 1594 Lombard IL 60148 MEGAN SPARKS Treasurer 2025-11-04 true true M CARLINE LOGERIE CPA P01387821 2125860800 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Katie Blohowiak 207 W Ash St PO Box 1594 Lombard IL 60148 190174 false X WWW.WOMENINSTOREBRANDS.COM X 2012 IL The mission of Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) is to PROMOTE GROWTH IN THE STOREBRAND RETAIL INDUSTRY AS A CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP. 17 17 0 52 0 146088 189018 1533 975 174 181 0 147795 190174 0 0 0 0 0 158529 173567 158529 173567 -10734 16607 554797 571404 0 554797 571404 The mission of Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) is to PROMOTE GROWTH IN THE STOREBRAND RETAIL INDUSTRY AS A CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP. false false 123763 975 WISE 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS2024 marked another exceptional year for WISE! The DEI Learning Series garnered outstanding reception, with 15 sessions offered across 4 tracks (Human Resources, Leadership, Personal Growth, & CoHort) in partnership with ExecuInsight. With 125 participants from 27 companies, the series consistently delivers significant value to our members and will continue to be a cornerstone of WISE's program offerings, cherished as a valuable Partner benefit.Participants were surveyed and rated the program an average of 4.6/5.0! Topics covered included:DEI 101The Art of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Attracting & Onboarding Diverse TalentThe Latest Business Case Info for DEI & the Consumer Demand for itSelf-Reflection, Understanding Your HistoryMicroaggressionsScorecarding & Institutionalizing a Sustainable DEI PlatformUnconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion & LeadershipUnderstanding Your Workstyle and How That Impacts Emotional Intelligence5 Actions You Can Take Today to Lead More InclusivelyLaunching Successful Business Resource Groups & How to Have Inclusive InteractionsCultural Literacy & the Future of Advancing Inclusivity Handling Difficult Situations & People Compassion & Civility in the Workplace. AllyshipIn addition to flawlessly executing the 2024 program, there was a ton of work to set the stage for 2025 content including a program rebrand to WISE Inclusive Excellence Series. In 2024, Katie Blohowiak assumed the role of WISE Chair, bringing strong leadership and vision. We welcomed new board members Shayna Wagner and Theo Schweitz, and celebrated the return of former Board Chair Jen Linke. Luci Sheehan, Jac Ross, and Lisa Eatherton renewed their terms, while we thanked Judy Clark for her impactful service as her term concluded. The Junior Board, led by Emily Glass, continues to gain momentum and foster emerging talent across the industry.In Fall 2024, WISE hosted Night of Dynamic Networking Event in Chicago, bringing together over 50 members for an engaging evening. Jim Griffin, President of Daymon, shared valuable insights on the evolving Private Brands landscape, key industry drivers, and Daymons growing commitment to Belonging and Impact.In 2024, WISE made the strategic decision to maintain a virtual format for the Annual Meeting while reintroducing our in-person Networking Event to align with PLMA. Building on the momentum of 2023s record-breaking attendance, we elevated our planning efforts and introduced a more optimized event layout. The result was a resounding successour first-ever sold-out eventbringing together industry professionals for meaningful networking and collaboration.The Organization's 2024 Annual Meeting was energized by the presence of the incredibly dynamic and motivational speaker, Marie Quintana. Attendees were gifted her book, "Last Flight from Havana", adding depth to the event's message. The vibrant discussions that ensued during the in-person networking event brought the message to life, fostering connection and inspiration among participants.Below you can see the 2024 WISE Wins by the numbersConducted 4 webinars with nearly 400 attendeesPerformed 10 mentor circles with 70 participants from 16 companiesMonthly e-newsletters with original content & interviewsCompleted a second year of DEI Series with 125 registrants! 123763 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false true true false true true false false false true true true true true false false false IL X THE ORGANIZATION 6308574422 207 W Ash St PO Box 1594 Lombard IL 60148 X Katie Blohowiak BOARD CHAIR 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURIE LARUE TREASURER 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY CONWELL BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY CLARK 2ND VICE CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHANNEN BORNSEN BOARD MEMBER 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Glass BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dianne Galang BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KARA MIENCIER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA DYJUANCO BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIK HJERPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN SPARKS BOARD MEMBER 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA EATHERTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAC ROSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIRSTEN TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LUCI SHEEHAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LEXI WARD 1ST VICE CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MIRANDA PENNA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 169318 19700 189018 REGISTRATION FEES 900099 975 975 975 181 181 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 190174 975 181 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105947 75575 30372 780 780 3515 3515 0 0 0 0 0 1577 1577 0 0 0 1552 1552 NETWORKING EVENT 26580 26580 EVENT COSTS 9630 9630 ANNUAL MEETING 8198 8198 BOARD EDUCATION AND MEETINGS 6452 6452 9336 3000 6336 173567 123763 49804 0 220680 237153 334117 334251 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 554797 571404 0 0 X 554797 571404 554797 571404 554797 571404 16607 X false false false X 142714 131841 146885 146088 189018 756546 3825 1620 1380 1533 975 9333 0 0 0 146539 133461 148265 147621 189993 765879 0 0 765879 281 178 168 174 181 982 0 281 178 168 174 181 982 0 0 146820 133639 148433 147795 190174 766861 0.99870 0.99860 0.00130 0.00120 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN ACCOUNTANT AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER BEFORE IT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS STATING THAT THEY HAVE READ AND THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE POLICY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO BRIEFLY DISCUSSED AT THE START OF EACH "IN PERSON" MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 WISE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST