Women for Economic and Leadership Development to meet in BG

The Northwest Ohio E-Chapter of Women for Economic and Leadership Development, a non-profit organization, is hosting an evening networking event and session on Our Strength is in our Diversity on July 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Myla Marcus Winery, 133 St. Main St., in Bowling Green.

Erin Schwiebert, an advanced learning and development consultant within the Gathering & Processing Operations Organization at Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Findlay, will give a presentation on Our Strength is in Our Diversity. 

Schwiebert will share her experiences and insight into building a culture of belonging in an organization and the importance of having a diverse and inclusive environment within an organization. She will provide information on the importance of providing diversity, equity and inclusion training within the workplace as well.

Advance registration is required and is open until July 25. This event is open to the public and costs $40 for non-WELD members, $30 for WELD members, and $15 for students.

Registration and more information about the event can be found at https://www.weldusa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1653262&group=

Information about the national non-profit organization, Women for Economic and Leadership Development, can be found at https://www.weldusa.org/. The Northwest Ohio E-Chapter is welcoming new members. Community members interested in joining the NW Ohio E-Chapter are encouraged to join at the WELD website. Annual membership costs $50.

Questions about the event or Northwest Ohio E-Chapter can be directed to Circe Krout at circe.krout@edwardjones.com or Amanda Riess at ariess@clemansnelson.com.