Michigan Women Forward

Michigan Women Forward Creating an inclusive economy in Michigan so that all women and girls can reach their full potential.

MISSION: Expand economic opportunity, empower the next generation, and celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Michigan women. VISION: Create an inclusive economy so that all women and girls can reach their full potential.

We’re excited to recognize our 2026 Women to Watch at WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan:✨ Rachel Gorman, Muskegon Lakesh...
05/28/2026

We’re excited to recognize our 2026 Women to Watch at WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan:

✨ Rachel Gorman, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
✨ Emily Henao, Meijer
✨ Nancy Quero, Guelaguetza

These women are making a real impact across West Michigan, and we’re proud to celebrate their leadership and accomplishments.

Join us June 9 at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids.

🎟 https://miwf.org/celebrating-women/womanup-celebrate-events/2026-womanup-celebrate-west-michigan/

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We are grateful for their courage, their dedication, and the freedoms they helped protect. 🇺🇸

Before you log off for Memorial Day weekend… one quick thing: grab your ticket to WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan. ☀️O...
05/22/2026

Before you log off for Memorial Day weekend… one quick thing: grab your ticket to WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan. ☀️

On June 9, we’re bringing together some of the most inspiring women leaders in West Michigan for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and celebration at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids.

Join us as we honor:
✨ Senator Winnie Brinks
✨ Misti Stanton of Mercantile Bank
✨ Kim Suarez of Spectrum Health

Plus, our incredible Women to Watch honorees who are already making a major impact across the region.

Get it on the calendar before vacation mode kicks in. 💫
Get your tickets at https://miwf.org/celebrating-women/womanup-celebrate-events/2026-womanup-celebrate-west-michigan/

What a night. ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for WomanUp & Celebrate Southeast Michigan last month. From the incre...
05/15/2026

What a night. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for WomanUp & Celebrate Southeast Michigan last month. From the incredible honorees to the energy in the room, it was an unforgettable evening celebrating the women shaping our communities, businesses, and future.

We’re especially grateful to our sponsors for helping make the event possible and supporting MWF’s mission to expand opportunity for entrepreneurs across Michigan.

Diamond Sponsors: Huntington National Bank, Meijer, Gilbert Family Foundation, Fifth Third Bank
Platinum Sponsors: Warner Norcross + Judd, DTE Energy Foundation
Gold Sponsor: Dakkota
Silver Sponsors: Magna, Corewell Health
Bronze Sponsors: Carhartt, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, PNC

And thank you to everyone who showed up, connected, celebrated, and helped make the evening so special. 🩷

We’re teaming up with 100K Ideas in Flint for the next session in its Workshop Series — and this one is all about gettin...
05/14/2026

We’re teaming up with 100K Ideas in Flint for the next session in its Workshop Series — and this one is all about getting loan-ready.

Join MWF on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a free webinar covering what lenders are really looking for, common application mistakes, and how to better position your business for funding.

If financing is part of your growth plan, this workshop is worth your time.

🗓 May 21 | 5:30 p.m.
🎟 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loan-readiness-tickets-1984803276028

Need funding for your business but not sure where to start? Pull up a chair!MWF’s Funding Desk is expanding to THREE Det...
05/14/2026

Need funding for your business but not sure where to start? Pull up a chair!

MWF’s Funding Desk is expanding to THREE Detroit locations, starting this Friday.

Stop by for free, one-on-one conversations with our lending team about financing, loan readiness, and growing your business. No registration. No pressure. Just real guidance for entrepreneurs.

📍 Jefferson East, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub
14300 E. Jefferson, Detroit
🗓 Bi-weekly Fridays, starting May 15
⏰ 10 a.m.–Noon

📍 Live6 Alliance
7426 W McNichols, Detroit
🗓 Every Tuesday, starting May 19
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

📍 Morningside Cafe
16369 E. Warren, Detroit
🗓 Bi-weekly Thursdays, starting May 21
⏰ 10 a.m.–Noon

The women shaping West Michigan’s future? They’ll be here. ✨Join us June 9 for WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan, an ins...
05/07/2026

The women shaping West Michigan’s future? They’ll be here. ✨

Join us June 9 for WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan, an inspiring luncheon honoring women whose leadership is making a real impact across our communities and industries.

This year’s Women of Achievement & Courage honorees:
⭐ Winnie Brinks
⭐ Misti Stanton
⭐ Kim Suarez

Celebrate with us at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids while supporting Michigan Women Forward’s mission to help women and entrepreneurs thrive.

Get tickets at https://miwf.org/celebrating-women/womanup-celebrate-events/2026-womanup-celebrate-west-michigan/

Detroit beauty entrepreneurs: you’ve got a little more time. 💄✨We’ve extended the deadline for MWF’s Beauty Business Lab...
05/07/2026

Detroit beauty entrepreneurs: you’ve got a little more time. 💄✨

We’ve extended the deadline for MWF’s Beauty Business Lab — a hands-on cohort designed to help beauty and wellness founders strengthen pricing, profitability, systems, and growth.

Open to entrepreneurs in Detroit’s Liv6 and Jefferson Chalmers neighborhoods.

Spots are limited. Apply now: https://miwf.org/business-programs/business-classes-seminars/

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1155 Brewery Park Boulevard Suite 260
Detroit, MI
48226

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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