Versique’s 2025 Power of People Event Raises Over $100,000 for Dress for Success Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting proudly hosted its annual The Power of People event on May 1, 2025, raising more than $100,000 for Dress for Success Twin Cities. The evening brought together nearly 200 business and community leaders for an evening filled with connection, generosity, and purpose—and marked a major milestone in Versique’s 13-year commitment to the organization
Over the course of this long-standing partnership, Versique has contributed more than $250,000 in financial support to Dress for Success Twin Cities, directly empowering over 500 women through the nonprofit’s programs and services. From job readiness classes and personalized coaching to professional attire and confidence-building tools, Versique’s support has helped transform lives and advance women’s careers across Minnesota.
“This isn’t just an event—it’s an extension of who we are as a company,” said Chris Ohlendorf, Co-Owner of Versique. “From day one, we’ve looked for ways to give back that align with our mission. Dress for Success does that and more. Their impact mirrors what we strive to do every day: help people take the next step in their careers. This partnership inspires our team, lives out our Core Values, and allows us to contribute to something deeply meaningful in our community.”
Dress for Success Twin Cities credits this partnership as transformational to its growth and service delivery. “Your willingness to step up and be our organizational supporter has truly helped turn Dress for Success Twin Cities into one of the leading women’s career advancement organizations in the state of Minnesota,” said Stephanie Silvers, CEO of Dress for Success Twin Cities. “Thanks to Versique’s funding, we’ve been able to serve hundreds of women from start to finish—streamlining onboarding, expanding access to coaching, and ensuring every client has the resources and confidence to thrive. Versique lives the mission of advancing women’s careers by being a corporate partner who not only articulates values that lift up women, their families, and our communities but actually does the work you say you do.”
The event, held in the Twin Cities, featured vibrant networking, inspiring testimonials, and a high-energy live auction led by Kurt Johnson Auctioneering. It was made possible by the generous support of sponsors from a range of industries, including Blue Ridge / TSC 401k, One Digital, Christensen Group, Wipfli, Platinum Bank, Bell Bank, Beehive Communication, Netrio, and others.
As Versique reflects on more than a decade of partnership, the company remains committed to using its platform, people, and purpose to create lasting impact for clients, candidates, and the broader community.
About Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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About Dress for Success Twin Cities
Dress for Success Twin Cities empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Through career coaching, skill-building, and confidence-building resources, the organization serves women throughout the Twin Cities on their journey toward self-sufficiency. Learn more at www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org.
