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 chairwoman@fastenerwomen.com. 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…
Applications open for WIFI’s annual Fastener Fair 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. It is in honor of the memory of Margaret Davis, who helped build wholesale fastener distributor ISSCO, Inc./BTM Manufacturing. Applications for the Margaret…
Mark your calendars: WIFI presents its next speaker series on February 10th
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) — which provides support, empowerment, and opportunities to women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry — is presenting its first speaker series of 2022. The speaker series offers an interactive opportunity for those in the industry to connect and learn from one another and experts in…
FTI’s Jo Morris named WIFI’s 2021 Woman in Business
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is proud to announce that its marketing director Jo Morris has been named the “2021 Woman in Business” by women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI). WIFI is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry. It defines a Woman in Business as a champion and…
Building a career and connections in the fastener industry
With a degree in accounting, Jan Morr never intended for a career in the fastener industry. After university, she worked at the wireless company, Verizon, managing phone plans for corporate clients — and she excelled. In fact, one of the companies that she worked with was so impressed with her abilities and responsiveness that they…
WIFI announces 2020 award winners
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization that provides opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry, recognized a few important women at the Match & Meet by IFE today — the International Fastener Expo’s virtual event. Sponsored and organized by WIFI, the recipients of these awards are celebrated for the…
WIFI scholarship applications due May 14th
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI), which provide opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, is honoring the memory of Ann Bisgyer Wolz with a special scholarship. The deadline for entry is May 14, 2020. This May, Bisgyer Wolz would have turned 65. She first…
WIFI launches new Facebook group and virtual coffee hour
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) recently announced two new ways to connect with fellow WIFI members during these challenging times. The non-profit organization serves by providing opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry. The first opportunity is an invitation, to those women who work in the fastener sector, to join WIFI’s…
Meet the president of Women in the Fastener Industry
About five years ago, Jennifer Kushnir was setting up and working a booth at a fastener-related trade show when the one beside hers kept catching her eye. “All of these women kept stopping by that booth, talking, hugging, connecting — they all looked so supportive of one another,” she shares. “And, of course, you couldn’t…
Women in the Fastener Industry offers member scholarships
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) recently announced several new scholarships, exclusively available to its WIFI members. WIFI’s mission is to provide opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry. This organization also serves as platform for women to connect and encourage one another in support of advancement in the industry. The scholarships…