About Us
WISE began in 2012 with an idea…. to champion diversity & inclusion in the store brand industry.
During these tumultuous times, WISE is committed to listening, learning, and impacting the change our world is urgently seeking.
WISE will continue to serve as an advocate for diversity & inclusion in our industry and provide tools and resources to affect positive change.
Who We Are
Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence™ (WISE) is a non-profit professional development organization, founded by women, to champion the power of diversity and inclusion which drives profitable growth within the store brands industry.
*Founded in 2012; a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization.
Mission Statement
WISE cultivates diverse collaboration through our programs and provides leadership to empower our industry's continued success.
Our Vision
We believe that diversity will drive store brand industry growth. We boldly envision a future where a dynamic and inclusive workforce will be the industry's core strength.
Our Pillars
- Provide Diversity Expertise & Resources
- Encourage & Promote Professional Development
- Develop Strategic Networks
- Collaborate to Diversify & Energize Store Brands
Guiding Principles
Membership Benefits
Professional development programming designed to build leadership skills:
- Networking events that enable industry connections
- Volunteer experience via committee participation
- Professional Development
- Marketing/Communications
- Partner Liaison
- Events
- Recruitment - Membership
- Talent Development
- Informal mentoring opportunities
- Access to WISE Resource Center & membership database
- Reduced member rate for WISE events/meetings
Why Partner with WISE …
Diversity Matters. New research¹ makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially, and are favorably positioned to meet changing consumer expectations. Partnership with WISE provides access to valuable resources that support diversity programs and leadership development to help grow your business, leading to continued success of the store brands industry.
¹McKinsey, February 2015: Diversity Matters
Corporate Partner Benefits
- Complimentary membership(s) designated per partner level
- Your company logo displayed at WISE events & on social media
- Exclusive access to DiversityInc. website, webinars & best practice tools
- Participation in Partner Forum
- Annual involvement in Mentor Circle Program
- Strategic networking & business-building opportunities
- Demonstrates support for women and diversity in bid responses
- Reduced member rate for WISE events/meetings
- Discounts for industry events
Professional Development & Networking Opportunities
- WISE Webinar
- WISE Resource Center
- WISE World Newsletter
- Annual Meeting
- Industry Events – Such as PLMA US
- DiversityInc.
- Member Database