IN 1995

A defining moment came in 1998 with the establishment of TEMPO International, signaling the organization's commitment to extending its influence across borders. Under this new global framework, TEMPO organized networking events in major cities, including regular membership meet-ups in New York City. The organization even ventured internationally, establishing connections in India. These international initiatives were often enhanced by corporate partnerships, such as the popular Nordstrom freebies that added a touch of luxury to TEMPO gatherings. Joan Prince emerged as a key figure during this period of international growth, helping to advance the vision of TEMPO as "the women's rotary"—a global network of professional women supporting each other across geographic boundaries.

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Simultaneously, TEMPO pursued a strategy of regional expansion by establishing numerous chapters throughout Wisconsin and beyond. New chapters formed in Madison, Appleton/Fox Valley, Kenosha, Racine, and Waukesha, creating a strong network across the state. The organization also ventured beyond Wisconsin's borders with chapters in Scottsdale, Arizona; Naples, Florida; and even internationally in Banff, Canada. While some of these chapters—including Appleton/Fox Valley, Scottsdale, Naples, and Banff—eventually closed, they represented TEMPO's willingness to experiment with different markets and adapt to varying regional needs.

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To strengthen connections between these dispersed chapters, TEMPO International instituted a series of Leadership Conferences. These gatherings rotated between Wisconsin locations and more distant destinations, reflecting the organization's dual commitment to its Wisconsin roots and its global ambitions. Conferences were held in Scottsdale, Chicago, and Elkhart Lake, with an especially notable international conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The alternating pattern—with every other conference held in Wisconsin—ensured that members maintained strong connections to the organization's home state while also experiencing broader perspectives.

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This decade of expansion transformed TEMPO from a regional organization into one with national and international reach, creating valuable connections for professional women across geographic boundaries and setting the stage for TEMPO's continued evolution in the years to follow.