Inforum
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Inforum, headquartered in downtown Detroit and in Grand Rapids, was founded as the Women's Economic Club (WEC) in July 1962.
History
[edit]The WEC was created when Marie Moon, Alice Snider, Thelma Murrell and Dorothy Seifert gathered a group of 23 women together to discuss the formation of a luncheon club.[1] The WEC officially received its charter from the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) in 1962. It became an independent organization with its own by-laws in 1965.
In 2005, members voted to change the name of the organization to Inforum: A Professional Women's Alliance. This better reflected the mission of the organization, which was to strengthen the business environment in Michigan by creating opportunities for women to lead and succeed.[2] Activities and programs encompass luncheons, seminars, leadership courses, and other networking events which allow members to build alliances with colleagues into empowering combinations.
Since 2003, Inforum has published a biennial study with the Wayne State University School of Business Administration to analyze the number of women board members on Fortune 500 companies.[3]
In June 2016, members voted to transfer Inforum's assets to the Inforum Center for Leadership. The combined 501(c)(3) charitable and educational nonprofit operates as Inforum.[1]
Leadership
[edit]The 52-person Inforum Board of Directors is led by Diana Tremblay, vice president of global services, General Motors. Terry Barclay is the organization's President and CEO.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About - Inforum Michigan". Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Inforum". Michigan Venture Capital Association. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Board of Directors & Staff - Inforum Michigan". Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- Detroit Free Press, “New Women’s Club a Reality,” July 30, 1962
- "Crain's Detroit Business Subscription Center". Crainsdetroit.com. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Crain's Detroit Business : Subscription Center". Crainsdetroit.com. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Official website 2024 report