We Inspire Support Empower Inc., a newly formed, non-profit organization, announced Paragon Medical Inc. of Pierceton has committed to support the organization as a Premier Founding Sponsor.

Paragon Medical, a supplier to the medical device industry, granted $3,000 to the organization, which is focused on the education and support of the professional career interests of women.

“I am very excited about the W.I.S.E. organization and the valuable career growth opportunities it will provide to women through professional development, networking and mentoring,” stated Debbie Yingling, CFO, Paragon Medical Inc. “I also like the fact that W.I.S.E. is regionally focused and being managed and supported by several exceptional, professional women who have a passion for leadership development.”

“We appreciate and commend Paragon Medical for supporting W.I.S.E. Inc. as a Premier Founding Sponsor and for what we know is a shared vision to further the advancement and impact of women in their careers,” stated Tammy Allen, OrthoWorx director of marketing and W.I.S.E. Inc. president.

Founding Sponsors help provide for the operational expenses of this newly formed organization to support women of Northern Indiana and the surrounding region. Organizations interested in learning more about W.I.S.E. and the benefits of becoming a Founding Sponsor can contact us via email at [email protected].

In September, W.I.S.E. Inc. held an inaugural event hosting over 120 professional women and men from the Northern Indiana region. Registration is now open for the organization’s next event – W.I.S.E. Creative Collaboration – to be heldfrom 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. The W.I.S.E. Creative Collaboration event will encourage attendees to harness the power of innovative thinking while bringing out the best in others to increase their success.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a break out session, a Mentoring Program “Meet and Greet” event, to learn about the 2014 mentoring program. The W.I.S.E. Inc. one-of-a-kind mentoring program will begin in January 2014. In addition to Paragon Medical, W.I.S.E. would also like to recognize Kosciusko Community Foundation, Champagne Jam at 2517, and Miles Printing as sponsor for the Dec. 3 event. To register for the upcoming event, go to www.WISEincorporated.org.

About W.I.S.E. Inc.

W.I.S.E. Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and support of the professional career interests of women. W.I.S.E. seeks to inspire, support and empower women by offering educational opportunities for development of knowledge and leadership skills, building professional and personal connections, promoting the presence of professional women, and fostering mentoring relationships.