Welcoming Environment Archives

Association Forum Announces New Leadership Experience for Men

A space for men to lead with purpose, connection, and authenticity—launching summer 2026 from Association Forum.

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.

Ways to Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month

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

Are Women in Associations Doing More Office Housework? And Is It Holding Us Back?

Do tasks like ordering gifts for Board members or making restaurant reservations predominantly fall to women in your organization? If so, it’s time for a conversation.