News 12 New Jersey Executive Producer Ivy Charmatz to be Featured Speaker at Women Warriors in Business Symposium Slated for May 11
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Program to Enhance Women’s Impact on Leadership in Business and Career
May 8, 2017 (Newark, NJ) —Ivy Charmatz, an Emmy® Award-winning Executive Producer for News and Special Projects at News 12 New Jersey, will be the featured speaker for America’s SBDC New Jersey Women Warriors in Business, a high-impact women entrepreneur and leadership symposium and luncheon on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 8:00 am until 2:00 pm, taking place at Rutgers Business School located at 1 Washington Park in Newark, NJ.
Since joining News 12 New Jersey in 1996, Charmatz worked her way to oversee the News 12 New Jersey’s production of specials, including the very popular ‘On The Road’ series. “This incredible event is an opportunity for women to come together and realize that although our paths may be different, our journeys are similar,” said Charmatz. “I’m looking forward to spending the morning with so many accomplished professionals to share some of their insight and inspiration.”
A graduate of Rutgers University, Charmatz has also worked on nationally syndicated television programs and is an experienced Public Relations expert with an emphasis on message identification and development.
“Ivy is a great addition to “Women Warriors in Business” as she embodies what can be accomplished through strength, passion and perseverance.” said Deb Smarth, COO and Associate State Director of the NJSBDC.
The “Women Warriors in Business” program will help women explore leadership challenges and opportunities, identify competitive advantages, help with personal and organizational branding, access lenders for financing, and utilize procurement certifications that are necessary when it comes to competing for public/private contracts.”
Joining Charmatz for “Women Warriors in Business” is keynote speaker, Dr. Stephanie D. Burroughs, of StephanieSpeaking, LLC. Dr. Burroughs is also a senior procurement consultant for NJSBDC Headquarters. An expert in diversity contracting, Stephanie will discuss having and succeeding in business within today’s global marketplace.
Primary sponsors of “Women Warriors in Business” include M&T Bank and Prudential Financial. Partners include the U.S. Small Business Administration, The American Legion and The State of New Jersey’s Business Action Center, a key funding partner of the NJSBDC network.
There is a general attendance fee of $25. However, free attendance is provided for military members, veterans and military dependents.
Seating for “Women Warriors in Business” is limited and spots are filling fast. To register, visit http://bit.ly/njsbdc-womenwarriors-2017 or http://njsbdc-WomenWarriors.weebly.com.
