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About Us

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.

Mission Statement

The mission of Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) is to foster diverse collaboration and provide leadership that drives the continued success of the store brands industry.

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.

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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

What Our Members Say

“WISE is just a wonderful organization, not only does it provide leadership skills, but it also takes women and diversity and brings it to a whole new level. "
~Ashley Palmerin, Social Media Lead (WISE)

2018 ANNUAL MEETING

2018 ANNUAL MEETING

More Testimonials

“I would absolutely recommend WISE. The one thing that I really like is that the webinars that happen middle of the week. It’s during my lunch hour, I take a break, and it gives me a perspective to go back and look at some of the things that maybe I’ve done, I’ve forgotten how to do, and it reminds me, 'Hey! I should be doing this again.' ”
~Dan Muller, National Sales Manager (Merisant)

2018 ANNUAL MEETING

EVEN MORE TESTIMONIALS

"I think it’s drawn awareness to diversity and inclusion with women and others in store brands, and that’s been very beneficial to the industry. I would absolutely recommend WISE to a colleague or a friend, or anyone who’s interested in private brands and just diversity in general.”
~Cinda Sticklen, Commercial Director Supplier Quality, Mars Petcare US

NIGHT OF DYNAMIC NETWORKING

About Us

Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence™ (WISE) is a non-profit professional development organization within store brands. Studies have shown that increased gender diversity in top leadership roles positively impacts business and financial performance.

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