Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization that provides opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry, is accepting nominations for its annual awards, including for… Woman of the Year Women in Business Man-Up Award If you’d like to nominate someone, email your submission to [email protected]. Please include the nominee’s name,…
Learning on the job: Finding success in the fastener industry
If Kristin Glink had not changed her mind about a career halfway through college, she never would have made the friends or had the success she’s experiencing in the fastener industry today. The fastener sector wasn’t even on her radar. “Unless you have parents or grandparents in the industry, it’s probably a rare career to…
WIFI announces Edith Cameron Scholarship winner
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI) — which provides opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn — recently announced the Edith Cameron Scholarship winner as part of the International Fastener Expo (IFE) 2023. This year’s IFE scholarship winner is Kala Milburg of Marine Fasteners, a…
WIFI opens scholarship to attend the International Fastener Expo
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI) — which provides opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn — is now accepting applicants for the Edith Cameron Scholarship to attend the International Fastener Expo (IFE) . IFE is one of the largest industrial fasteners, tooling, machinery events…
The 2023 WIFI Mentorship Program is here
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI) — which provides opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn — is announcing the launch of the new 2023 Mentorship Program. The WIFI Mentorship is designed to provide guidance, motivation, and inspiration to women in the fastener industry —…
Applications open for WIFI’s annual Fastener Fair USA scholarship
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI) — which provides opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn — has announced its annual Fastener Fair scholarship. This special scholarship allows one lucky WIFI member the opportunity to attend this year’s Fastener Fair USA in Nashville, TN, from…
Women in the Fastener Industry recognizes award recipients
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization providing opportunities for women in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, recognizes Jackie Luciano of Zago Manufacturing, Itzela Vasquez of Stock’d Supply, and Tom Massar of American Fastener Journal. Sponsored and organized by WIFI, the recipients of these awards are celebrated for their continuous…
WIFI hosting virtual panel this Thursday
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization providing opportunities for women in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, is offering a virtual panel discussion this week. Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 29th from 1 to 2 p.m. CST. The panel includes Peggy Hsieh, COO with Brighton-Best International; Kelly Charles, VP…
WIFI accepting applications for two of its scholarships
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI), which provides opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, is accepting applications for two of its scholarships. 1. The Joanne Sherman E-Learning Scholarship, which honors the memory of Joanne Goodman Sherman, co-owner of Industrial Rivet and Fastener. The awarded…
WIFI offers complimentary access to Fastener Fair USA
Are you considering attending the Fastener Fair USA this year but are still undecided? Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) has your ticket. Fastener Fair USA — which has been one of North America’s fastest-growing trade shows and conference events for the fastener industry — has graciously provided WIFI with a unique code that allows…