Celebrating 20 Years of WithIt
We had a wonderful time celebrating 20 years of WithIt @HPMKT, here are 20 things WithIt inspires us to do…
- Encourage Growth
- Develop Leadership
- Mentor the Next Generation
- Recognize Excellence
- Network for Success
- Grasp Opportunity
- Empower Women
- Inspire Others
- Build Friendships
- Live Fearlessly
- Collaborate Openly
- Work Toward Goals
- See Different Perspectives
- Explore New Solutions
- Never Stop Learning
- Embrace Challenges
- Build Your Tribe
- Live by Core Values
- Break the Ceiling
- Celebrate Accomplishments
WithIt is a non-profit organization dedicated to the belief that women should play a major role in the growth and future of the home furnishings industry. Formed in 1997, WithIt has over 400 members who encourage professional growth and develop leadership. They have recognized the need to raise the level of respect and exposure for women in the furniture industry of home furnishings products and services. For 20 years, WithIt has consistently offered a professional platform for women to collaborate openly, network for success and embrace challenges. Providing an encouraging environment, women are inspired to work towards their goals, build friendships and never stop learning. They support and celebrate accomplishments of women who have achieved top leadership and offer scholarships and mentoring to the next generation of students. Students will be able to connect and gain advice from professionals who have been in their shoes through WithIt’s mentoring program.
Joining WithIt’s development network, women can grasp new opportunities to meet the people and resources they’ll need to help them advance in their education and throughout their career. WithIt has become a highly regarded catalyst for career growth along with business solutions and professional partnership. Diversity in leadership helps businesses keep a competitive advantage by improving culture, employee morale, increased creativity and productivity, etc. Generally, the industry is breaking the ceiling and has shown an increase in women’s leadership and management roles and WithIt is one organization that recognizes the excellence.