2025 Women in Finishing FORUM Logo

The Women in Finishing (WiF) FORUM features a variety of professional development and industry related sessions geared toward women in our industry. Supplementing the general sessions is a finishing facility tour, networking and team building activities. Through unique programming, participants will learn new ways to deal with issues that impact effectiveness, maximize professional impact, build strategies for success, learn about the latest trends in industrial finishing, and much more.

All women who have chosen or are pursuing a career in industrial finishing, from the finishing line to executive management, are invited and encouraged to attend the WiF FORUM.

Dates

May 7th-9th, 2025

Location

Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Presenting Sponsor

Chemical Coaters Association International

Silver Sponsors

GAT Finishing Systems
Hubbard-Hall
IFS Coatings
Sames

Bronze Sponsors

Chemetall
ChemQuest Inc.

Lanyard Sponsor

Products Finishing

Tote Bag Sponsor

Nordson Corporation

Sponsorships are still available.
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The Venue

Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
710 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 (616) 512-5700
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GRAND RAPIDS AREA AIRPORTS

Gerald R. Ford International Airport - GRR
Distance to Hotel: 14 mi
https://www.grr.org/

No shuttle service available.

Elizabeth Teska Women in Finishing FORUM Scholarship

Established to honor the memory of one of WiF’s first official members, the Elizabeth Teska Women in Finishing FORUM Scholarship Program aims to support women in the industrial finishing and coatings industry by expanding their opportunity to participate in WiF programs. Specifically, the scholarship will enable more women to participate in the annual WiF FORUM by covering registration fees and accommodation costs for two nights for successful applicants annually. Recipients are selected by the CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Board of Directors.

Eligibility:
  • Must be a woman currently involved in the industrial finishing and coatings industry. Priority consideration given to CCAI/WiF members.
  • Submissions from individual applicants and nominations accepted.
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Application deadline is Friday, March 21st 2025.