Inforum moves to Blue35, prepares to hire Director of Corporate and Member Engagement

Inforum, a statewide professional organization focused on accelerating careers for women and boosting talent initiatives for companies, has moved its West Michigan office to Blue35 in downtown Grand Rapids.

Inforum offers a portfolio of leadership development programs for women to hone their leadership skills and advance their careers. These programs serve a broad range of women in different stages and types of careers, from nonprofit professionals to emerging and rising corporate leaders, tech entrepreneurs, veterans, and corporate board leadership.

As an organization where networking and collaboration are central to its mission, Jacqueline Wiggins, COO of Inforum, says the the move to downtown Grand Rapids from the southeast suburbs is significant. "It is very important that we move into the downtown area," she says. "We've been looking for a suitable location for several years. Blue35 is an incredible location."

Wiggins says that since opening their downtown branch in March, the new location has even changed the way they do business in West Michigan, specifically encouraging them to showcase their office setting and do more events in-house. "With all the amenities and services offered by Blue35, we now are hosting meetings instead of going to other locations," she says.

Wiggins also says that the organization is in the process of hiring a full-time Director of Corporate and Member Engagement, who will be working out of the Grand Rapids location but with state-wide responsibilities: "We know the importance of having someone in the community."

Besides Grand Rapids, Inforum has an office in Detroit, where the organization was founded in 1962. To learn more about their work, you can visit their site here.

Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News Editor