Powered by the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI), Women in Finishing (WiF) provides a platform that fosters personal and professional development for women who have chosen or are pursuing a career in the finishing industry. WiF is inclusive of all levels and responsibilities within the finishing industry, from the finishing line to executive management.

WiF programming and resources enable members to:

• Expand their professional networks
• Build leadership skills
• Exchange information & ideas
• Build confidence
• Benchmark best practices
• Address business and operational challenges
• Inspire future generations of women in finishing
• Access resources that set the stage for a successful career

Programming

Networking Events: WiF hosts a number of networking events throughout the year enabling members to connect in a relaxed, social atmosphere. A reception at FABTECH and an event at the 2019 Annual Meeting are already on the calendar with others in the works.

Webinar Series: Designed to address relevant topics that impact both personal and professional lives of of WiF members, the webinar series provides a convenient avenue for education and development that can be shared all women in your organization. The webinar series is scheduled to launch in January 2019.

Annual Retreat: Take a weekend to invest in your biggest asset – YOU! Scheduled to launch in Spring 2019, WiF’s annual retreat is a catalyst to help you re-energize and reposition your professional and personal life. Through unique programming participants learn new ways to deal with issues that impact effectiveness, provide balance between personal and professional life, discover relaxation and stress management tools, maximize professional impact, build strategies for success, and much more.

Upcoming Events

November 7, 2018
FABTECH – Women in Finishing Reception
When: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

CCAI Booth 4700 – Hall B

After a busy day on the show floor, connect and converse with your peers in the finishing industry in a casual setting. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. CLICK HERE to register or email Sheila LaMothe at sheila@goyermgt.com for more information.

January 2019
WiF Webinar Series
Details to be announced

Spring 2019
WiF Development Retreat
Details to be announced

June 2019
Women in Finishing Networking Event
Where:  CCAI/PCI Annual Meeting

Membership

WiF membership is free to all CCAI Corporate, Custom Coater, Individual, and Student members. Current members click here to join the Women in Finishing group.

If you are not yet a member of CCAI, click here to join and select Women in Finishing when entering your profile information. Individual memberships are just $95 and student memberships $20. Both include your WiF membership.