Welcoming Environment®

You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.

Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.

BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!

Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Association Latinos 

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month within the association community and Chicago!

Tips for Creating a Welcoming Meeting Environment

Creating a truly inclusive annual meeting means going beyond ADA compliance—discover how one association builds a Welcoming Environment® that anticipates and meets the needs of every attendee.

POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating

A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.

It’s Not Too Late! Celebrate Women’s History Month in March

Celebrate Women’s History Month in Chicago with these five impactful ideas to honor, empower, and uplift women in your association and industry.

Honoring Black History Month: What to Read, Watch, and Do in Chicago This February

Discover meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago through books, films, and local events all month long.

Welcoming Environment® Roundup

Links to every WE article we published in 2024.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

Ways to Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here are three ways to learn and celebrate.