Women in Business Forum
Presented by WMC Foundation
Driving Growth
The Women in Business Forum is a thoughtfully curated half-day experience focused on leadership and insight among women executives and emerging leaders.
Jennifer Lee, Senior Economist and Managing Director at BMO, will return to provide an expert update on economic conditions as we kick off the new year. Rebecca Kleefisch, former Lieutenant Governor, will share leadership lessons learned from her experience running for office and serving the public across the state.
2026 FORUM
Event Agenda
Program subject to change
Session Sponsored By
8:30AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00AM
Welcome & Introductions
9:10AM
Women You Should Know Panel
MODERATOR
Robyn Gruner
Director—External Affairs, AT&T Wisconsin
Kareeda Chones-Aguam
Senior Vice President of Partner Strategy and Management, Milwaukee Bucks
Alison Prange
Managing Director, Michael Best Strategies
Marti Wronski
COO & General Counsel, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
10:10AM
Break
10:20AM
Economic Update
Jennifer Lee
Senior Economist and Managing Director, BMO
11:00AM
Small Group Table Discussion
11:45AM
Lunch
12:45PM
Fireside Chat: Leadership Lessons Learned Running for Office and Serving the Public
MODERATOR
Rachel Ver Velde
Associate Vice President of Government Relations & Senior Political Advisor, WMC
Rebecca Kleefisch
44th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
1:30 PM
Closing Remarks
1:45 PM
Adjourn
Pricing
Individual = $150 per person or
Table Registration (8 seats) = $1,000
Cancellation & Substitution Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing 7 business days prior to the event date for a full refund. Cancellation received less than 7 business days of the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received with less than a 24-hour notice will forfeit refund. No refunds will be made on uncancelled registrations or no-shows. Substitutions are accepted at any time. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, or other circumstances which would make the event nonviable. If we cancel an event, registrants will be given a full refund. Please contact us if you have any questions about the event at 608-258-3400.
Sponsors
FOUNDING PARTNERS
EVENT SPONSORS
Special thanks to our WMC Foundation Sponsors for their commitment to our events and programs throughout the year!
Alliant Energy Corporation • Alto-Shaam, Inc. • Amcor Flexibles NA • Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. • Ariens Company • Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. • Associated Banc-Corp • Badger Meter, Inc. • Baker Tilly • Bank of America • Bank of Sun Prairie • Bassett Mechanical • Belmark, Inc. • BMO Harris Bank • Brakebush Brothers, Inc. • Campbell Wrapper Corp. • C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. • CentroMotion • Dairyland Power Cooperative • Delta Dental of Wisconsin • Eaton Corporation • Fairbanks Morse • Fearings • First Business Bank • First Supply LLC • Gamber-Johnson LLC • Godfrey & Kahn • Grande Cheese Co. • Greenheck Group • Hydrite Chemical Co. • Incredible Bank • Jack Link’s Protein Snacks • JJ Keller • John Deere Horicon Works • J. P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. • Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Inc. • Kwik Trip, Inc. • Lakeside Foods, Inc. • M3 Insurance • Mercury Marine • Michael Best & Friedrich LLP • Michels Corporation • Packaging Corporation of America • Plexus Corp. • Prent Corporation • Riley Construction Company, Inc. • Sargento Foods, Inc. • S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. • Society Insurance • Teel Plastics, Inc. • The Boldt Company • The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. • US Venture, Inc. • Wahlin Foundation, Inc. • Waupaca Foundry, Inc. • Wegner CPAs • Wintrust/Town Bank • WIPFLI LLP • Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities • Wisconsin Energy Corporation • WPPI Energy • WPS Health Solutions • Wysocki Family of Companies CUNA Mutual Group • Dairyland Power Cooperative • Delta Dental of Wisconsin • FEECO International, Inc. • First Supply LLC • Gamber-Johnson LLC • Godfrey & Kahn • Grande Cheese Co. • Greenheck Group • Hydrite Chemical Co. • Jack Link’s Protein Snacks • John Deere Horicon Works • J. P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.• Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Inc. • Kwik Trip, Inc. • Lakeside Foods, Inc. • M3 Insurance • Mercury Marine • Michael Best & Friedrich LLP • Michels Corporation • Packaging Corporation of America Plexus Corp. • Power Test, Inc. • Prent Corporation • Sargento Foods, Inc. • S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Society Insurance • Teel Plastics, Inc. • The Boldt Company • The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. • US Venture, Inc. • Wahlin Foundation, Inc. • Waupaca Foundry, Inc. • Wegner CPAs • WIPFLI LLP • Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities • Wisconsin Energy Corporation • WPPI Energy • WPS Health Solutions • Wysocki Family of Companies
Stephanie Stevens
QUESTIONS?
Contact Stephanie Stevens with any questions at (608) 661-6931 or sstevens@wmc.org.