Invest in your lifelong learning, your wellness and your financial success! Check out the updated Wnet Leadership Summit Agenda. Many new sessions and events have been added for the Nov. 3-4 conference, including but not limited to:
Wnet New Member and First-Time Attendee Briefing, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. - 3:45 pm: Whether you are new to Wnet or just want a refresher, you are welcome to attend this free, optional event to build your network and explore Wnet programs and services.
Learning Labs, Nov. 3 & 4: Expand your Summit education and networking with these unique hands-on learning experiences.
Inclusion Groups: Meet Up, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Open to all: IG members, allies and those wanting to learn more about the Wnet Inclusion Groups supporting DEI.
Atlanta Chapter LinkUp, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Open to all: Atlanta Chapter members, other chapter members and those interested in learning more about chapters. Hear from our host city chapter and meet others who are part of local Wnet groups.
Tech Bar and Charging Station, Nov. 3 & 4: Join in these mini-sessions to explore the top business productivity apps, enhance your LinkedIn profile, master your elevator pitch and many more career-enhancing sessions – all while charging your devices.
INVEST IN YOURSELF! Register today and reserve your room before Oct. 19 to save!
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The NEW Silent Auction has expanded to two weeks and will open virtually during Money 20/20 and close the evening of Nov. 3 during our Opening Night Celebration Reception, brought to you by Global Payments. No waiting in long lines to pay for your winnings! Plus, we'll have some special on-site-only items available for those attending the Leadership Summit!
Auction Donations Now Open: Donations can include gift cards, personal items, spa treatments, wine, jewelry – or get creative and donate an experience. Could you host a wine tasting event? Do you have a great local restaurant and would host dinner for four? Maybe you love to paint and want to offer a painting class. The possibilities of "experience" donations are endless! Our industry thrives on the connections we make. DONATE NOW!
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By Tracy Korb, senior content marketing writer, FIS
When Wnet founders Diane Faro, Linda Perry and Holli Targan came together for a webinar celebrating the organization’s 15th anniversary, attendees heard personal stories about the organization’s early days as well as hopes for the future. The hour-long session revealed the motivations behind creating Wnet and the challenges and wins facing the organization over the past 15 years.
The Early Years
Wnet officially began serving members in January 2006, but the seed was planted years earlier when Diane Faro, Linda Perry, Holli Targan and Mary Gerdts became acquainted through their involvement with the ETA (Electronic Transactions Association).
“We were all leaders in the ETA,” said Holli Targan, attorney and partner with Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss PC. “But it was an ‘old boys club.’ And while men had all these opportunities for networking through the ETA and other industry events, there was nothing comparable for women.”