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2018 Election Proves Historic for Women

Mikena VanLiere2018-11-07T12:05:07-06:00

A record number of women were elected in yesterday’s midterm elections. From governorships to congressional races, women won in important races in South Dakota and across the country. In Congress At least 98 women won house races last night (some races are still pending), beating the previous record of 85 congresswomen. The women elected include the youngest woman ever elected and the first Native American and Muslim women ever elected to House of Representatives. In South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem became the first woman governor elected in South Dakota. She’s one of nine female governors which matches the previous record. [...]

2018 Election Proves Historic for WomenMikena VanLiere2018-11-07T12:05:07-06:00

Meredith Walker to headline 6th Annual In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast

Mikena VanLiere2025-01-28T16:20:43-06:00

Meredith Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, will be the keynote speaker at EmBe’s 6th Annual In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast on Thursday, February 7 from 7:30am–9:00am. In addition to Walker, the event will feature a compelling story of one local woman who will share her journey of strength and empowerment. The event proceeds benefit EmBe’s signature program, Dress for Success Sioux Falls, which encourages women to be all they can be. While many successful women appear to have always excelled, the stories preceding their success often deserve an audience of their own. “In Her Shoes [...]

Meredith Walker to headline 6th Annual In Her Shoes Empowerment BreakfastMikena VanLiere2025-01-28T16:20:43-06:00

Three Generations of Leadership

Mikena VanLiere2018-10-30T15:21:59-05:00

Ellen Hamilton (left) and Judy Hamilton (right) sit together in Judy's Sioux Falls home, holding a photo of Helen Jacobson (Hudson), Judy's mother. All three Hamilton women have served on the EmBe (formerly the YWCA) Board of Directors. A spirit of giving and community support is just one of the commonalities between Ellen, Judy and Helen. Another is their years of service on the EmBe board. And a third is that they are three generations of the same family. Ellen Hamilton has been a board member since 2015. She remembers her mother, Judy Hamilton, as a board member [...]

Three Generations of LeadershipMikena VanLiere2018-10-30T15:21:59-05:00

Women’s Leadership Program Has Big Impact

Mikena VanLiere2018-12-19T16:20:29-06:00

Since it’s inception in 2011, EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program has led more than 200 women reach their greatest potential. This incredible program, facilitates the development of emerging female professionals by utilizing the experiences and skills of established community leaders; to extend a hand-up to the women who will follow. We are currently accepting applications for the 2019 class of EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program with the deadline to apply being October 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Past participants of the program shared with us their insights into this well-respected and impactful program. Jenny Lockhart, 2017 Program Participant "I applied for EmBe’s [...]

Women’s Leadership Program Has Big ImpactMikena VanLiere2018-12-19T16:20:29-06:00

Little Time, Big Impact

Mikena VanLiere2018-09-12T09:44:29-05:00

Since 2013, Dress for Success Sioux Falls has been empowering women in our community. By clothing them with interview outfits and mentoring them through job searching, Dress for Success treats their clients with dignity and respect and helps them to recognize their important role in society. Dress for Success recently became part of the EmBe family because the two visions align: To empower women and their families. To support the organization, our Sioux Falls community can either donate or volunteer. Volunteer opportunities include coaching, mentoring, public speaking, administrative work or boutique maintenance. But Dress for Success Sioux Falls is most [...]

Little Time, Big ImpactMikena VanLiere2018-09-12T09:44:29-05:00

EmBe Honors Nine at the 45th Annual Tribute to Women Celebration

Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:04-06:00

Last night at the Washington Pavilion, EmBe recognized 52 women and men for the annual Tribute to Women event that celebrates the rich history of recognizing the achievements of exceptional individuals throughout the community. The following were honored for their achievements: Banking & Finance - Marcy Crawford, Citi Business Achievement - Carrie Biondi, Lawrence & Schiller Community Service - Lori Murray, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center EmBeliever - Pat McAdaragh, Midco Government & Law - Sandy Frentz, City of Sioux Falls Health Department Healthcare & STEM - Allison Suttle, MD, Sanford Health Humanities & Education - Tina Lenz, [...]

EmBe Honors Nine at the 45th Annual Tribute to Women CelebrationMikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:04-06:00

EmBe announces nominees for 45th Annual Tribute to Women celebration

Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:06-06:00

Fifty-two women, men and businesses have been nominated for the 45th Tribute to Women celebration. The event, which serves as EmBe’s premier fundraiser, honors the achievements of women in the community and recognizes men, women and businesses that show a commitment to empowering women and families. The honorees were nominated in one of the following categories: Business Achievement, Banking & Finance, Government & Law, Healthcare & STEM, Community Service, Humanities & Education, Young Woman of Achievement, Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award, and the EmBeliever Award. The following women, men and businesses have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding achievements [...]

EmBe announces nominees for 45th Annual Tribute to Women celebrationMikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:06-06:00

You Empowered Sarah

Mikena VanLiere2019-04-24T09:11:08-05:00

Sarah Rhea Werner left her full-time day job a little over a year ago to start her own business. She’s a writer. She runs two successful podcasts. She writes a column about podcasting for Forbes magazine. She does public speaking and workshops. She consults on marketing and branding. She supports herself doing things that she loves. Sarah seems to have it all figured out. But in 2014, Sarah didn’t have it all figured out. “I felt stuck in my career. I was a senior content strategist and I was frustrated because I didn’t know how to go beyond where I was. [...]

You Empowered SarahMikena VanLiere2019-04-24T09:11:08-05:00

You Empowered Jackie

Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:06-06:00

Jackie’s story is an unlikely one. A single mother of two, Jackie found herself out of work. This led to some financial hardship, including an outstanding balance to her daughter’s childcare center - EmBe. One day, feeling frustrated by her search for a new job, Jackie received a phone call from EmBe looking to collect on Jackie’s outstanding childcare balance. While it started out as what might be considered a collections call, it took a completely different turn. “Basically the conversation went from ‘Oh, you have this balance and we need to find a way to take care of it’ [...]

You Empowered JackieMikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:06-06:00

Nominate someone today for Tribute to Women!

Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:07-06:00

EmBe’s Tribute to Women will celebrate its 45th event this spring, honoring the incredible legacies and achievements in our community. Awards are given out based on nominations sent to EmBe, and winners are not announced until the event. You can send in your nominations through Feb. 23. “When I see nominations open up, I immediately work on thinking of a woman who should be recognized,” says Lucy Albers, senior marketing manager for the Denny Sanford Premier Center. “So many women in my life do incredible things and rarely get recognized for it. Even though we as women often think the things [...]

Nominate someone today for Tribute to Women!Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:07-06:00