SPEAKERS |
Women Warriors
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KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: Our World. Our Future.
CEO,
Technology Concepts Group Int'l. |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Avis Yates Rivers Avis Yates Rivers possesses more than forty years of general management experience in the information technology industry. She has been a successful entrepreneur for 30 years. She is currently the President and CEO of Technology Concepts Group International, LLC, (TCGI), an information technology asset management and supply chain solutions provider and full-service equipment leasing firm. Prior to establishing her first company in 1985, Ms. Yates Rivers enjoyed an 11-year career at Exxon Corporation and its subsidiaries. She rose to the rank of Account Executive as a result of successfully marketing the early technology products of Exxon Office Systems Company in New York City... Read More |
Founder,
My Success Studio, LLC |
FEATURED SPEAKER:
Joyce Rojas Joyce Rojas, a 5’2” powerhouse of a woman, is a success trainer, transformational speaker, the CEO of My Success Studio, and creator of the Success in Bed, Body, & Bankroll™ workshop series. Joyce’s aspiration is to serve and guide you on your personal development journey. She’s best known for her impactful work in helping people live in alignment with their true purpose, unleashing their inner power, and creating a better world for themselves and others. Drawing on over 17 years of corporate leadership experience, Joyce has phenomenal instincts as to what truly motivates people and she has the coaching skills to guide individuals towards a life of maximum potential. Joyce was trained by Jack Canfield himself, a personal development leader and multiple time New York Times Best Selling author. She also trained under Dr. Deborah Sandella in Regenerating Images in Memory – a method that helps people release limiting beliefs and emotional memory... Read more |
Special Guest:
Melanie Willoughby
Melanie Willoughby
Executive Director,
NJ Business Action Center, NJ Dept of State |
Experienced professional in economic development, business advocacy, association management, government relations, coalition building, media, membership development, meeting planning and public speaking.
Broad-based government relations experience on the federal, state and local levels of government, utilizing coalition building and grass roots organizing to achieve desired results, in areas including state health care policy, business taxes, labor laws, environmental issues, tort reform, employee training and small business concerns... Read More |
PLENARY SESSION #1: LEADERSHIP
Being the Lead & Using Your Voice
Being the Lead & Using Your Voice
Moderator:
Lorraine Allen Regional Director, NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey |
Brenda B. Hopper
CEO and State Director, NJSBDC |
Toni Tomlin
Strategic Workforce Planner, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) |
AnnMarie Karczmit
General Manager, NJBIZ |
Carol Gabel
President, Management & Government Resources MGR2, LLC |
PLENARY SESSION #2: FINANCING
Investing in Women - The Truth from Lenders, Angels & VCs
Investing in Women - The Truth from Lenders, Angels & VCs
Moderator:
Alejandra Girón Strategic Planning, BCB Bank |
Harvetta Lynch
AVP, Branch Manager, PNC Bank |
Erika Pearson
Lender Relations Specialist, Small Business Administration (SBA) |
June- Smith Tomori
Publishing Consultant and Contractor, Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation (GNEC) |
Katherine O'Neill
Executive Director, Jumpstart NJ Angel Network |
PLENARY SESSION #3: DIGITAL MARKETING
Sharing or Over-Sharing?! Balancing Your Message
Sharing or Over-Sharing?! Balancing Your Message
Moderator:
Shakira M. Brown Marketing Consultant, NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey |
Tracy Donofry
Partner | Chief Creative Officer, Highwater |
Jackeline Mejias- Fuertes
Regional Director, NJSBDC at Brookdale Community College |
Jennifer Barker
Senior Business Development Strategist, SEMGeeks Digital Agency |
Claribel Cortez
Co-founder and COO, Setroc Group |
Nichole Russell
Grant Manager, WBC Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation (WCEC) |
PLENARY SESSION #4: CONTRACTING
Women Warriors in Business: The Vendor Forum
Women Warriors in Business: The Vendor Forum
Moderator:
Stephanie D. Burroughs President/ CEO, StephanieSpeaking, LLC |
Holly Kaplansky
Owner/CEO, Minuteman Press of Newark |
Mary Ann Romano
Owner & Partner, Simple Creations Team Building, LLC |
Claribel Cortez
Co-founder and COO, Setroc Group |
Lorraine Allen
Regional Director, NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey |
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