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Michigan Premier Events: Empowering

Women Through Leadership and Support Thank You
to Our New
By Ashlee Willis, Founder and CEO, Michigan Premier Events &
Board Member, ATHENA Women’s Interest Network & Renewing
Members
t Michigan female leaders and fostering a culture of
Premier inclusivity and support.
AEvents, we ATHENA Women’s
believe in the power At Michigan Premier Events, we Interest Network is
of women to lead, are proud to support women in our excited to welcome new
inspire, and innovate. industry, providing them with the members and would like
As a business owner, tools and resources they need to thrive. to thank our renewing
I am committed From networking events to internship members for their
to creating opportunities, we are committed to continued support!
opportunities that fostering a community where women
empower women in Willis can learn, grow, and succeed together. Corporate:
our community and beyond. Whether By championing initiatives like • Foster Swift Collins &
it's through our event managing services mentorship programs, we are paving the Smith, P.C.
or our involvement in organizations like way for the next generation of female • Pinnacle Dermatology
ATHENA Women’s Interest Network leaders in the event management space. • First National Bank of
(WIN), we strive to uplift and support Michigan
women at every opportunity. As we celebrated Women’s History • LAFCU
Month in March, we reflected on the • McLaren Greater
ATHENA WIN holds a special place in our strides women have made in business Lansing
hearts because it embodies the values and beyond, and remember, together • Granger Waste Services
of empowerment, collaboration, and we can create a future where every
advocacy that we hold dear. Serving on woman has the opportunity to reach her Individual:
the ATHENA WIN Board is not just an full potential.
honor; it's a responsibility to champion • Samantha Le
the advancement of women in business Live Authentically, Learn Constantly, • Kristine Kuhnert
and leadership roles. Through our Build Relationships, Foster Collaboration, • Courtney Burgess
involvement with ATHENA WIN, we have Act Courageously, Advocate Fiercely, • Kim Harless
witnessed firsthand the transformative Give Back and Celebrate. l • Courtney Millbrook
impact of connecting with like-minded

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