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• Painting Party!

  • When
    March 25, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery

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  Join us for a fun night of painting! Let your creativity fly while enjoying a cocktail or a mocktail from Iron street Distillery. No painting experience is required! Just a good time with some great ladies! 

  There is a $38 cost for this event. Please click the below link to pay and register for this event. 

  Note: Click 'Attend' and then go to the cart in the top right corner to pay.

  More details are also listed in the below link on what we will be painting and what is included in that cost.

  https://www.paintandsipmn.com/product/march-25-paint-sip-at-iron-street-distillery/1321 

  *This is a private paint party just for our FEW members. In order to register for this event, you MUST click the link above and pay.*

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• April FEW Meeting | Stewards of Change

  • When
    April 09, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  Featuring C. Willi Myles, Comedian/Speaker

  Change is about fostering an environment where it is not feared but seen as an opportunity.

  C. Willi Myles attended St. Cloud State University on a football scholarship and was an assistant basketball and football coach at SCSU. He is a Disney Certified Train the Trainer. In 2003, he co-founded the Stand Up Foundation with his wife, which focuses on educational and life skills for youth). He is one of the country's most requested comedians and speakers.

  Thank you to our April meeting sponsor, Tina Honsey Wellness!

  
  

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• May FEW Meeting | Cracking the Code to Rising Stars

  • When
    May 14, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  A high-priority goal leader's share is to find young people to be change-makers within their organizations. While a common goal, this can be uncommonly difficult to achieve. As the motivations of younger generations evolve, it becomes increasingly important to bridge the generational gap. Join us to hear from Clare Richards, who shares insights and strategies to cultivate young leaders and change the trajectory of our organizations and our community.

  Clare Richards is the co-founder and CEO of a startup called Impacks, which supports parents and educators in accessing critical school supplies. Clare is a creative by trade with a strong love for building vibrancy through action and storytelling. She is known for her ability to kickstart initiatives, engage emerging leaders, and lead passionate teams to accomplish ambitious goals. A notable example of this was her part in co-founding and leading a young leaders group called Saint Cloud Rotaract in 2015. Her work as a community volunteer and advocate has gained her recognition as a St. Cloud 5 Under 40 award, a 2022 Top Outstanding Young Minnesotan, and the 2023 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Americans award. Clare was recently awarded as a 2025 Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. Clare volunteers her time on various boards, including Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, Central MN Community Foundation, and the University of Minnesota Center for Integrative Leadership. Prior to starting Impacks, Clare spent a decade in the marketing and advertising field. When she isn’t volunteering or working, she can be found binging a good podcast or playing her ukulele.

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• June FEW Meeting | Becoming Who We Choose to Be

  • When
    June 11, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  Featuring NeTia Bauman, CEO and president of the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation. 

  Our stories shape not only our own lives but also the identities of the communities we call home. Too often, individuals and regions are defined by outdated perceptions, external doubts, or limiting beliefs, but what if we took control of the narrative? In this engaging and interactive session, we’ll explore how personal experiences of overcoming underestimation can be applied to reshaping regional mindsets.

  NeTia joined the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation in July 2023 as the new CEO & President. In this role, she leads the organizations’ mission to provide inclusive and equitable economic development efforts throughout the greater St. Cloud region. She believes in fostering an innovative, collaborative, and growth mindset to carry the GSDC’s mission forward.

  NeTia is particularly skilled in business development and site selection and is passionate about entrepreneurship and downtown revitalization. She earned a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2022. Other professional development accolades include being named a 2020 MN Compass Champion led by Wilder Research, a 2020 cohort of the reputable Blandin Community Leadership Program, and a current cohort in the 17th Anderson Center Executive Forum.

  In prior years, Bauman served as the CEO for Greater Fergus Falls, Administrator for the Fergus Falls Downtown Riverfront Council, and held several positions during her time at the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at North Dakota State University (NDSU). NeTia also serves on the Board of Directors for the St. Cloud Downtown Alliance and the Mayor’s Downtown Task Force.

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• July FEW Meeting | Voices of Empowerment: Re-Writing Our Stories Panel

  • When
    July 09, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  Panel moderated by Sarah Noble of AIS Planning.

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• August FEW Meeting | Changing the Narrative on Handling Conflict: Conflict and Communication Tools for Leaders

  • When
    August 13, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  Presenter: Jodi Maus, Training & Development Manager at Magnifi Financial

  The reality is that conflict happens in the workplace, and everyone approaches conflict differently. This session will help you identify sources of conflict and tools to deal with conflict in a way that maintains relationships during difficult conversations. In this session, you will:

  • Define conflict, indicators, causes, and reactions to conflict.
  • Learn tools to communicate openly and honestly with coworkers, managers, and customers.
  • Utilize conflict situations to share ideas and approaches to resolving conflict.

  Jodi Maus serves as the Training and Development Manager at Magnifi Financial, bringing over 18 years of expertise in human resources and training. As a graduate of St. Cloud State University with a degree in Business Management and Human Resources, Jodi is a dedicated leader in employee and organizational development. At Magnifi, Jodi oversees new hire training, employee development programs, and leadership training initiatives. Her expertise is supported by multiple certifications, including DiSC, Gallup Strengths, Prosci Change Management, and Coaching. Jodi also leads Magnifi Training Services, which aims to empower business and community leaders with tools to foster positive workplace transformations. Jodi’s passion for education and leadership development continues to inspire individuals and organizations to thrive.

  Thank you to our August meeting sponsor, ASip Consulting!

  
  

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• September FEW Meeting | Changing the Narrative on Delegation: From Command to Collaboration

  • When
    September 10, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  Featuring Tara Gronhovd, Align

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• October FEW Meeting | Getting Over Your Own BS (Belief System)

  • When
    October 08, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Iron Street Distillery, 539 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, 56304
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  Featuring Irmadene Hanson, Coach and Author

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