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Engaging women to lead and succeed by providing events that promote personal, professional and business development with people who share a common interest in an informal setting.

An Affinity Group is a group of Inforum Members focusing on one of three development areas: 1) Personal, 2) Professional, or 3) Business; but overlapping in the other two areas. Affinity Groups provide ongoing social and networking opportunities.

Participation in an Inforum Affinity Group is a great way to make the most of your Inforum membership. Participation is as little or as much as you want.

You must be an Inforum member to participate in Affinity Groups. Guests are welcome to attend one Group activity before joining Inforum. Please contact Please contact Judy Welch, Inforum's vice president, West Michigan, at 616.588.9400 or Jwelch@inforummichigan.org, for more information on membership and group activities.

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Arts & Culture
Join us to support Arts & Culture in West Michigan! Attend performances, concerts, exhibits, and special events through the Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, Broadway Grand Rapids, Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts (UICA), Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), St. Cecilia Music Center, Circle Theatre and Meijer Gardens. Events are held typically once a month with a networking dinner at a designated restaurant prior to the event.

Designing Your Best Life
We'll help you find your passion or rediscover your passion, whether in your personal or professional life. We will provide thought-provoking questions in a friendly environment that will help you discover the WHO of you and not just the WHAT.

Financial Literacy
We will meet quarterly to network and learn how to be more financially savvy.  Learn how to better prepare for your financial future through educational meetings. Remember to bring your business cards.

The Hour of Power Networking Lunch
Meet for lunch at a West Michigan area restaurant with other Inforum members. "Feed your mind. Feed your stomach. Feed your network!" Plan to order lunch off the menu, pay your own check, and have fun as we build professional relationships.

Lit Lover's Forum
Meet, network and participate in active literary discussion, sharing your thoughts about, and perspectives on a variety of acclaimed and award winning books. Group leaders will facilitate an interactive discussion and welcome your participation! This Affinity Group will meet approximately every eight weeks.

Lend a Hand of West Michigan
A group in which members will be involved with several volunteer activities around the greater Grand Rapids area throughout the year, gaining the opportunity to develop closer relationships with other Inforum members, meet volunteers from other organizations, and give their time and effort to worthy causes.

Mothers of West Michigan
Join other working mothers and network informally. This group will get together for events that will be family friendly including visits to parks, playgrounds, etc. Bring your spouse and let the family play while discussing common issues with other women.

Networking Breakfasts
Meet monthly, for low cost networking with other Inforum members, who are interested in establishing and building professional relationships. Come as you can, the third Thursday of each month, - by yourself some tea, coffee or a bagel, and join our Breakfast Club!

Networking Dinners
Meet for dinner at a West Michigan area restaurant to network with other Inforum members. Plan to order dinner off the menu, pay your own check, and relax and enjoy! Bring plenty of business cards.

Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Outdoor Enthusiasts Group meets for activities such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, boating, and walking in West Michigan. Join these members for fun outdoor activities, as well as networking. Don't worry-events typically include food and socializing as well!

Professional Book Club
Meet, network and discuss ideas and issues featured in best-selling books or popular publications. Extensive reading is not required! Core group of members commit to read and share. Plan to challenge assumptions, leave with new ideas and resources, learn about current trends, etc.

Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Thinking of starting a small business? Would you like your small business to grow? Check out the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Affinity Group...You'll network with successful small business owners and learn about tools and resources to grow your small business.

Social Media
This group is for business professionals with an interest in learning more about leveraging social media for personal branding and business networking. Guest speakers and workshops are focused on various social media tools. Stay current by participating in educational events.

Wine Lovers of West Michigan
Join a group of Inforum women in a relaxing environment, to partake in the pairing of delicious and unusual wines with various menu items. The group meets and enjoys an evening of fun, in different locations around the West Michigan area. No knowledge of wine is necessary, just the desire to relax, meet people and enjoy!

Women on the Move
This is a unique group of West Michigan Inforum members who, due to the current economic climate, find themselves out of work. Our focus is to engage in networking opportunities, career alternatives and solid suggestions to help in your active employment search. Come and share your ideas and positive support! Click here to see profiles for current Women on the Move members.

Young Professionals
Join other young working professionals and build a network through social activities. Activities occur during the daytime and evening. This is a great opportunity to meet other women that are facing similar life situations and challenges.