LINCROFT – America’s Small Business Development Center New Jersey at Brookdale Community College will present the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Rock female founders event from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
The free event is for business owners –and aspiring entrepreneurs – throughout New Jersey.
According to a 2014 report produced by American Express, “It is estimated that, as of 2014, there are nearly 9.1 million women-owned enterprises, employing nearly 7.9 million workers and generating over $1.4 trillion in revenues.” The report also states that, “Between 1997 and 2014, the number of women-owned firms grew at 1-1/2 times the national average.”
The goal of the Women Entrepreneurs Rock event, also known as WeRock, is to facilitate a dialog about topics important to women in business.
The ASBDC New Jersey at Brookdale Community College will host speakers who will discuss topics such as procurement and state business resources as well as providing an impactful panel discussion with successful female entrepreneurs across several industries. The panelists will discuss their backgrounds, successes and challenges along the way and offer advice to fellow business owners. There will also be a live Q&A exchange as well as the ability to presubmit questions for the panel to discuss at the event.
WeRock will be moderated by speaker, author, trainer and business navigator, Stephanie D. Burroughs. The panel of successful female entrepreneurs, will include:
- Sara Shikhman, co-founder and CEO at Rent A Gent and online marketing expert
- Marilyn Schlossbach, restaurateur and international hospitality consultant
- Patricia Claybrook, president/CEO of Jidan Cleaning
- Pauline Poyner, real estate professional at Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty
- Ashley Rombro, vice president of business development for Brand Launcher
Although it is a free event, space is limited so attendees are required to preregister. There will be door prizes and cash bar. Registration is available online at http://bit.ly/WERregister or by calling 732-842-8685.
Additional information about the event is available by visiting http://womenentrepreneursrock.com/
Additional information about America’s SBDC New Jersey at Brookdale Community College is available at www.mosbdc.com.
