Description

Join WiM Virginia on Thursday, May 7, for this annual spring event!

This half-day, in-person event will feature amazing thought leaders and bring peers from across the Commonwealth to connect, share experiences, and learn—togetHER. The WiM Virginia Mentoring Program will also graduate its fifth class of participants and kick off the 2026-2027 session.

Program Highlights

• Breaking the Mold: The Power of Risk, Relationships, and Resolve - Marylou Garcia, ERA Group
• Resiliency: Bouncing Back From Workplace Changes - Annette Kane-Shine, Sumitomo Drive Technologies
• From Mentee to Momentum: Turing Mentorship into Career Acceleration - Gina Reid, Alfa Laval
• 2025 WiM Virginia Woman of the Year Commending Resolution Presentation
• WiM Virginia Mentoring Program Graduation Ceremony
• Professional Headshots - FREE
• Networking Cocktail Reception

Interested in sponsoring the Spring Retreat? Email Kimberly Noonan at knoonan@vamanufacturers.com for package information.

Plan Your Trip

• Attire: Business casual 
• Location: VMA Event Center, 2112 W. Laburnum Ave., Suite 205, Richmond, VA 23227
• Parking: Free and on-site
• Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Scott's Addition