Events

EVENT INFORMATION Seventy-eight years ago when Minnetonka sold its first moccasin, the term “cultural appropriation” was not part of the zeitgeist. In the past few years, Minnetonka has undergone a transformation of sorts, fueled by reconciliation work and reparative action. In 2021, Minnetonka issued a public apology meant to acknowledge the brand’s role in appropriating […]

EVENT INFORMATION MWER invites our 2025 new members to attend an orientation event with the board and committee members. Wednesday, November 20 5:00pm to 7:00pm You will meet our roster of new members as well as members of the board of directors and committee members. You will learn more about MWER and how to be […]

 EVENT INFORMATION Join MWER for a relaxing networking luncheon filled with holiday cheer. You’ll have a perfect opportunity to engage with fellow members and hear about upcoming events.

Minnesota Public Radio Welcomes the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable For 58 years you have invited the programs and hosts of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media into your home, your car and your life. On January 15th, 2025. CEO Jean Taylor is honored to host you at our headquarters for the annual MWER meeting. […]

EVENT INFORMATION About a decade ago, a Twin Cities-based marriage therapist named Bill Dougherty began to wonder whether some of his therapeutic practices might help create a more civil society. In December 2016, he co-founded Braver Angels, which has grown into a nationwide, citizen-driven coalition that brings together red and blue Americans with a goal […]

EVENT RECAP The Rise of Women’s Sports: A Tipping Point 2024 is being heralded as the year for women’s sports—not just a peak, but a turning point. With women’s sports projected to surpass $1 billion in revenue, it’s clear that this movement is here to stay. Minnesota’s Role in Women’s Sports Growth Wendy Blackshaw highlighted […]

For our March MWER Social Event, Our Rescue is offering 15 VIP tickets to “Comedy for a Cause: Shining the Light in the Darkness of Human Trafficking” on Friday, March 7, at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, in conjunction with International Women’s Day. Tickets are valued at $77 (free for the first 15 MWER members) and […]

EVENT INFORMATION Join us for an engaging conversation with Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor at MPR & Marketplace from American Public Media, as he unpacks the impact of current sweeping forces shaking Minnesota’s economy. How deep will the federal job losses go? What ripple effects will hit private and nonprofit sectors? With uncertainty looming, Farrell […]

Join MWER on Friday, April 25th, in celebrating spring at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts during Art in Bloom! We will plan to meet early at the Good Day Café in Golden Valley for brunch at 10:30, then carpool (optional) to MIA for the exhibit at around noon. Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations […]

Connect with other MWER members in a lively hands-on cooking experience. We’ll prepare select “French to Table” recipes with guidance of a Cooks Bellecour in-house Chef. Then we’ll sit down to celebrate and dine together. This event will be conversation driven, creative and memorable!  15 spots are available! Sign up soon! (Not available for guests) […]

EVENT INFORMATION We are honored to welcome Christopher Wong Michaelson, renowned business ethicist, thought leader, and author of Is Your Work Worth It?, as our featured guest at the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable. In a time of rapid transformation and disruption—particularly for those in public service—Christopher brings profound insight into how organizations can foster meaningful […]

EVENT INFORMATION Dr. Rebecca Cunningham joined the University of Minnesota as its 18th president last July. Suffice it to say, she has had a busy year steering the state’s economic engine through multiple issues and opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to hear her candid observations about the current state of the state’s fifth-largest employer and […]