# Event Details - **Event Name**: Inspiring Women Leaders Forum - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: This happy hour will feature a panel of outstanding woman leaders in accounting and finance professions from the Grand Rapids area!About this EventJoin AFWA Grand Rapids for our annual Inspiring Women Leaders Forum event! This event will feature several inspiring women leaders who are excited to share their experiences, answer your questions about growing as a leader, and provide insights on what led to their success. Learn specific, actionable skills and habits to add to your toolkit for reaching career aspirations while enjoying lunch and networking with industry professionals!Happy Hour and networking will begin at 3:30PM at Long Road Distillers. The panel discussion will begin at 4:00PM.This year, we are thirlled to welcome our guest speakers:Nichole Kladder: Chief Marketing Officer at Mercantile BankAlison Mast: Senior Managing Director, President of West MI at Northern TrustAshley Ward: CEO and Talent Advisor at Ward Talent SolutionsCost:$ 45.00: General Admission$ 35.00: AFWA Member$ 20.00: Student Admission$1,000.00: Title Sponsor - Includes 10 event tickets, premium recognition (logo on banners, marketing material, and the AFWA website), exclusive branding (prominent signage and acknowledgement during opening remarks)$500.00: Food Sponsor - Includes 5 event tickets, logo recognition on food signage and event material, brand visability in event promotions and socials$500.00: Drink Sponsor - Includes 5 event tickets, logo recognition on barsignage and event material, brand visability in event promotions and socials$350.00: Table Sponsor - Includes 3 event tickets, logo recognition in marketing and event program, networking opportunity (engage with attendees at your table)$100.00: Food Sponsorship - Includes 5 event tickets, logo recognition in marketing and event program, networking opportunity (engage with attendees at your table)In this session:Learn specific, actionable skills and habits to add to your toolkit for reaching career aspirationsDiscover strategies to harmoniously embrace your personal and professional lifeRecognize success traits in professional leadersCPE Eligibility: 1.00 CPE CreditPrerequisites Required: NoneProgram Knowledge Level: BasicField of Study: Personal DevelopmentInstructional Delivery Method: Group LiveOfficial National Registry Statement: The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/Refund Policy: Attendees can request refunds to the original payment method on a case-by-case basis prior to the event. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is canceled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase. Attendees can request refunds to the original payment method on a case-by-case basis.Please Note: All AFWA Grand Rapids events are photographed and/or videotaped by the organization and its affiliates. By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that you may appear on camera, and provide your consent for AFWA Grand Rapids to use your likeness in any future marketing materials. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/inspiring-women-leaders-forum/100001977304753746 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 1068.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Long Road Distillers - **lat**: 42.9852524 - **long**: -85.681507 - **full address**: Long Road Distillers, 537 Leonard Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Inspiring Women Leaders Forum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d6820f3a0538d53e307bb9db35b4ce0e95bc5f7c54a3202e57404ff6fcaddf42-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f6ef-gmir.jpg?v=1765475530 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Inspiring Women Leaders Forum being held? - **A:** Inspiring Women Leaders Forum takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Long Road Distillers, 537 Leonard Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Inspiring Women Leaders Forum? - **A:** Ticket prices for Inspiring Women Leaders Forum range from USD 39 to USD 1,069 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAFWA MemberUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailableTitle SponsorUSD 1,069 + USD 69 feeAvailableFood SponsorUSD 535 + USD 35 feeAvailableDrink SponsorUSD 535 + USD 35 feeAvailableTable SponsorUSD 375 + USD 25 feeAvailableStudent SponsorUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Inspiring Women Leaders Forum? - **A:** Inspiring Women Leaders Forum is organized by Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance of Grand Rapids. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Inspiring Women Leaders Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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