2015 - UCNJ.org
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2015 - UCNJ.org
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS 2ND EDITION • MAY 28, 2014 Platinum Level The Clubhouse at Galloping Hill Golf Course • Kenilworth, NJ Gold Level Silver Level 6 Trending Breakout Sessions! ULE SCHED ! INSIDE KEYNOTE SPEAKER JILL JOHNSON ON HER SUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A WOMAN IN BUSINESS Bronze Level www.ucnj.org/ucmb FROM THE FREEHOLDER CHAIRMAN CHRISTOPHER HUDAK Welcome to the second annual Union County Women Mean Business Summit. Our first Summit, held last June, received a rousing response and this year we have aimed to offer an even more rewarding experience. The first Summit was initiated by Freeholder Linda Carter in 2013 to provide the working women of Union County with a forum for exploring their needs, to find issues of common ground, and to support the full economic participation of women in our County. This year we continue to expand on that theme with topics that range from basic finances and organizational strategies to the rise of crowd funding and the power of giving back. In addition to enjoying our workshops and our keynote speaker, Jill Johnson, I also encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities you will have today to meet and network with your peers from all over the County. I hope that the insights you gain from today’s events prove fruitful to your endeavors this year and into the future. HOST COMMITTEE This event would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the entire host committee. Special acknowledgment should go to this group of exceptional women! Linda Carter Freeholder, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Angie Devanney Founder & Managing Partner, Keywood Strategies Ellen Dotto Secretary of the Boards & Executive Director of College Relations, Union County College Lisa Hiscano Director, Continuing and Professional Education, Union County College Bernice Martina Jalloh Partner, Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC Kay Elizabeth LaCausi President & CEO, Hoboken Strategy Group Denise LaSpata Manager, Union County Alliance Janice C. Lilien Executive Director, YWCA Eastern Union County Ana Liranzo President, Omega Maintenance Corp. UNION COUNTY MEANS BUSINESS Union County Means Business is a partnership between Union County Government and our businesses and community leaders Our Partners Pamela Morgan Executive Director, Women in Media—Newark Robin Preisler Director, Business Development, UCEDC Cherron Rountree Business Administrator, City of Rahway Linda Stender Assemblywoman, 22nd District Maureen Tinen President, UCEDC Vernell Wright Freeholder, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders CONTRIBUTORS Thank you to all of those who contributed to Union County Women Mean Business 3rd Party Logistics Group, Inc. Blink Fitness Boscov’s Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa Garden of Eden Marketplace The Jane Carter Solution On the Side Day Spa Rail House Restaurant Outlet Collection at Jersey Gardens Skye’s The Limit Zumba Fitness NJ Union County Alliance Union County Performing Arts Center Union County Women’s Journal Varda Chocolates Jamie Novak Kantor & Jalloh, Attorneys At Law The centerpieces at today’s event have been donated by the following Union County florists: Apple Blossom Flower Shop McEwen Flowers Scotch Plains, NJ Westfield, NJ Christoffers Florist Meeker’s Florist Mountainside, NJ Westfield NJ Cranford Florist, Inc. Parker Gardens Cranford, NJ Scotch Plains, NJ Donato Florist Rekemeier's Florist Roselle Park, NJ Cranford, NJ Hall’s Garden Center & Florist Rimmele’s Flower Shop Berkeley Heights, NJ Union, NJ Hollywood Florist, Inc. Scotchwood Florist Union, NJ Fanwood, NJ House of Flowers Shoprite of Union Linden, NJ Union, NJ Williams Nursery Westfield, NJ OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER JILL JOHNSON Jill Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) and Workshop In Business Opportunities (WIBO). She has over twenty-two years of experience as a business strategist with expertise in financial analysis, marketing, and business development. In addition, she has authored numerous business plans that supported successful fundraising efforts across many different industries. Ms. Johnson started her career as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co in mergers and acquisitions where she worked across industry groups to help clients execute deals at a minimum transaction value of $100 million. Following her time at Goldman Sachs, she joined City News Publishing Company. There she was responsible for advertising, sales and strategic partnerships for YES Magazine, a national youth magazine circulated in schools and organizations in over 30 states. In her next professional experience and immediately prior to launching IFEL, Ms. Johnson was the President of On Point Consulting, a strategic business planning consultancy. In her current capacity with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Ms. Johnson is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization and capacity building. She has led the company in successfully winning contracts with the New Jersey Department of Labor, the Newark Urban Enterprise Zone and the Rutgers Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development to provide entrepreneurial training and support services. Ms. Johnson has served on numerous boards and committees focused on economic development and served as a Trustee of the Newark Public Library Board through appointment by Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Ms. Johnson has a B.A. in economics from Harvard University and was honored in 2007 as an NJBiz 40 Under 40 awardee and as a Women of Influence in Finance by the Women’s Fund of New Jersey. Ms. Johnson is married with four sons. Union County Women Mean Business 2013 a look back... RAFFLE PRIZES Bags Fly Free! – Enjoy 2 round-trip airline tickets on Southwest Airlines-operated, published, scheduled service (excluding all flights with Code Share partners). Tickets are valid until 3/1/2015. Donated by: Southwest Airlines E-book Worm – Enjoy access to over 20 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books on this Kindle Fire. Donated by: Kantor Jalloh, Attorneys at Law Television Anytime – Enjoy endless entertainment on demand with this Apple TV. Donated by: 3rd Party Logistics Group, Inc. It’s in the Bag – Head to work in style with this Coach Pey Leather Zip Top Tote. Donated by: UC Alliance, Inc. Pamper Yourself – Relax and enjoy some "me" time with a basket full of treats for pure pampering and relaxation, including a gift card to the newly renovated On the Side Day Spa . Donated by: On the Side Day Spa of Westfield Shop ‘til you Drop – Get ready for summer with a $500 mini wardrobe from Skye’s The Limit, a fresh and vibrant fashion line! Donated by: Skye’s the Limit Shop ‘til you Drop 2 – Get ready for summer with a $250 mini wardrobe from Skye’s The Limit, a fresh and vibrant fashion line! Donated by: Skye’s the Limit Get Moving! - Get in to gear with this one year membership from Blink Fitness in Union, N.J. Donated by: Blink Fitness Dinner & A Show – Prepare for a fun evening in Rahway starting with dinner at The Rail House Restaurant then take in a show of your choice at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Donated by: The Rail House Restaurant and the Union County Performing Arts Center Hole in One – Spend some time on the green with this Galloping Hill Golf Package. Includes 2 rounds of golf at Galloping Hill Golf Course and golf accessories! Donate by: Galloping Hill Golf Course Fashionably Fit – Shape up in style with this Fitness Basket, which includes free sessions to Zumba Fitness NJ for you and two friends, tons of workout and healthy eating accessories and a 50-minute massage from Hand & Stone Spa to help you cool down! Donated by: Zumba Fitness NJ, Hand & Stone Spa & Friends of UCWMB Deliciously Gourmet – Indulge in this basket of delicious and unique items for snacking and cooking from Garden of Eden Marketplace. Donated by: Garden of Eden Marketplace PROGRAM SCHEDULE Bridal Suite Speed Coaching session with Donna Brothers prescheduled for first 15 registrants! 11:30 a.m. Registration 11:00 a.m. Clubhouse Lobby 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Address Ballroom Master of Ceremonies - Freeholder Linda Carter Welcome - Freeholder Vernell Wright Keynote Address – Jill Johnson 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session 1 Following the Crowd: ROCKETHUB’s Crowd Funding Success Workshop Clearing the Clutter Creates Clarity: Practical Tips from a Professional Organizer Giving Back and Moving Forward: How Volunteerism Can Boost Your Career 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 2 Tales From the Front Lines: How Local Women Business Owners Continue to Beat the Odds Brand Therapy: Branding Your Personal Image Checks and Balances: Managing Your Business and Personal Finance 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Networking Cocktail Reception 5:30 p.m. Door Prize Give Away Prizes include Southwest Airline tickets, Coach tote, Kindle Fire and much more! Must be present to win. BREAKOUT SESSIONS SESSION 2 (3:00– 4:00) SESSION 1 (1:45-2:45) BALLROOM A CLEARING THE CLUTTER CREATES CLARITY: PRACTICAL TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER Presented by: Jamie Novak, Expert Professional Organizer and Clutter Coach In the world of way too much stuff, too many things to remember and too many demands on your time it is easy to become overwhelmed. If you strive for more clarity and less clutter in your life join Jamie for this fun and informative program. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to implement starting that day. BALLROOM B FOLLOWING THE CROWD: ROCKETHUB’S CROWDFUNDING SUCCESS WORKSHOP Presented by: Alon Hillel-Tuch, Co-Founder & CFO, RocketHub Build the confidence to join in and the skills to cash out. How do you succeed at crowdfunding? During this breakout, you´ll get the step-by-step break down. At RocketHub, we are passionate about using crowdfunding to expand and democratize opportunity, and work daily to improve education on how to leverage its power. Use our insider knowledge and tools to create a customized plan for achieving your goals. GIVING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD: HOW VOLUNTEERISM CAN BOOST YOUR CAREER RED KNOT Presented by: Allison Jones, Editor at Idealist.org and Founder of Idealist Careers People are buzzing about volunteering these days, and with good reason: Studies have shown that volunteering strengthens communities, is good for your health—and can even help you land a job. However, if you are a busy professional, it can be challenging to find an opportunity that allows you to give back and move forward. In this session, participants will be given an overview of different kinds of opportunities, what each one entails, and offer action tips on how to get started. TALES FROM THE FRONT LINES: BALLROOM A HOW LOCAL WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS CONTINUE TO BEAT THE ODDS Panelists: Maureen Tinen, President, UCEDC (Moderator) Karen Luongo, AIA, Partner Kapuscinski Luongo Architects Jessica Dreyer, Chief Operational Officer, Dreyer Farms Mary Baker, Founder, Baker Tax & Accounting Services LLC Vonda McPherson, Founder, Vonda Catering and Events Are you considering opening your own business? Are you struggling to get off the ground with a business that you already own? Join us as these local women business owners share their stories of success despite facing obstacles and challenges along the way. Learn from their experiences and discover how you too can realize your dream of owning a profitable enterprise. BRAND THERAPY: BRANDING YOUR PERSONAL IMAGE BALLROOM B Presented by: Elizabeth Barry, President, Branding Brilliant Women and Founder, Elizabeth Barry & Associates Elizabeth Barry improves the image of smart, powerful and strong women by teaching them how to effectively tell their brand story and organize their business. You’re a female entrepreneur and you love what you do, but when you try to market yourself, you spend hours over-thinking what to say. What you really need is to have a “check in” moment with your brand. Often described as brand therapy, or brand mentoring, Elizabeth Barry’s Power Session guides brilliant women towards their next level. RED KNOT CHECKS AND BALANCES: MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FINANCE Panelists: Kate Tomlinson, Publisher and Editor in Chief, New Jersey Monthly Magazine (Moderator) Linda Parish, Vice President, Union Center National Bank Commercial Lending David Leibowitz, Vice President & Director, Union Center National Bank Private Banking Juggling and yet avoiding co-mingling your Personal and Business Finances cannot be overlooked to ensure success. Meet Panel Moderator and Participant, Kate Tomlinson, who has successfully run New Jersey Monthly and New Jersey Bride magazines for 26 years. The conversation will include: how can businesses expand when they have no collateral, how to build credit-worthiness to ensure personal and business growth, saving & investing as life-long activities, how to handle inheritance, marriage, and divorce when owning a business, mistakes small businesses make that could have adverse consequences, and more! Fellow panelists Linda Parish and David Leibowitz will join Kate with their professional expertise and personal insights.