INTENTIONAL NETWORKING FEATURING BECCA CRUGER
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May 12, 2022 | 4:30-6:30pm
The Prohibition Room 306 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 *Note: Please enter the venue via The Spud Jr. This event is free for GGFWLC members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. ABOUT THE SESSION Does even the thought of a networking event make you break out in a cold sweat? Do you love networking but want to learn how to make the net WORK for you? No matter where you fall on the connection-building spectrum, join Becca Cruger for an evening exploring intentional networking. Becca will share her tried and true strategies for finding “your people” – not just some person. Join in as the GGFWLC talks about building connected, focused relationships with purpose. ABOUT BECCA CRUGER
By day, Becca Cruger serves as the Workforce Development Manager for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation. By night, you can find her working on the crisis line for the Community Violence Intervention Center or making art in her downtown studio.
Cruger believes in building a vibrant community and shares her time with numerous community organizations, serving as the Vice President of the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region, and as a board member for the Women’s Fund. She has also served as the Vice President of EvolveGF, the President of Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals, Vice President of MyAlly Health’s board of directors, and Honorary Commander of the Grand Forks Air Force Base. In 2020 she was named the North Dakota Nonprofit Emerging Leader by the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations and in 2021 she was named as one of Prairie Business Magazine's 40 under 40. She loves glitter, crafting, and cross-eyed cats. |
NONPROFIT PARTNER: Starving Artist Fund and the Artist Showcase
The Greater Grand Forks Women's Leadership Cooperative's nonprofit focus for May will be the Starving Artist Fund, a charitable fund hosted at the Community Foundation that fosters a connected, colorful community by providing funds for Grand Forks region artists to participate in Grand Forks events such as ArtSee, ArtFest, Downtown Street Fair, and Town Square Farmers Markets. To make a tax-deductible gift to the fund, click here. To assist with amplifying the work of female artists, GGFWLC is excited to feature the art of 3 local creators at our Artist Showcase, on display during the May 11 event at the Prohibition Room. We hope you will take time to learn about these inspiring women, view their artwork, and purchase a piece or two to take home for yourself! View information about the featured artists here. |
garden party
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June 23, 2022 | 4:30-6:30pm
All Seasons Garden Center 5101 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201 This event is $25 for GGFWLC members and $45 for non-members. Advanced registration is required by June 13. Spots are limited to the first 100 registrants. ABOUT THE EVENT Put on your favorite hat and join the Greater Grand Forks Women's Leadership Cooperative among the flowers for an outdoor social event. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash-only bar; one of three Make-And-Take Workshops, guided by the experts at All Seasons Garden Center; plus plenty of opportunities to connect with friends or meet new ones. Recommended attire is dressy casual - wear your favorite hat! Space is limited, so please register early. No longer able to attend? Let us know ASAP by canceling your Eventbrite ticket. SCHEDULE
MAKE-AND-TAKE WORKSHOPS Guests may select one of the following workshops during registration. All materials will be provided for each activity. As space is limited, we are unable to accommodate selection changes after registration.
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