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The WICT Network: Midwest News

Dear Members, As we head into the third quarter, it’s hard to believe summer is already starting to wave goodbye. It feels like just yesterday we were making our summer plans, and now we’re somehow spotting school supplies in stores and pretending not to notice pumpkin spice quietly waiting in the wings. But as much as I hate to rush the season, I have to admit—fall does bring some pretty great perks. Crisp air, apple picking, cozy sweaters, and yes, the entirely reasonable return of pumpkin spice lattes. Before we fully trade tank tops for fall layers, I want to take a moment to celebrate some of the wonderful ways we’ve connected as a chapter over the past few months. In May, our Flower Arranging events gave members the chance to tap into their creative side while spending meaningful time together. There’s something about beautiful blooms and even better conversation that makes for...

The WICT Network invites eligible female members to apply for scholarships to the Leadership Conference in New York City, held on October 20-21, 2025. Applications are due by June 27, 2025, with recipients announced by July 3, 2025. The program emphasizes leadership development and networking opportunities....

Dear Members, As we head into the summer season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the excitingmomentum we’ve built together this year and share a look at what’s coming next for The WICTNetwork: Midwest. We recently hosted a well-attended AI Prompt Writing 101 session, where members gained afocused overview of how to design clear, effective prompts and get more accurate, consistentresults from AI tools. It was energizing to see so many people interested in learning practicalnew skills and exploring how emerging technology can support us in our day-to-day work. We’re also looking forward to the kickoff of our Mentoring Program. Mentorship continues tobe one of the most valuable ways we connect, learn and grow as a chapter. Whether you’reparticipating as a mentor or mentee, this program offers a meaningful opportunity to buildrelationships, share experiences and support one another’s professional journeys. And there’s even more ahead: our Premier Management Development Series beginsin May and will run through October. This signature...