(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at Brookdale Community College presents the 10th Annual Women Entrepreneurs Rock (WER) event on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch. This year's event promises to be an inspiring celebration of leadership, innovation, and transformation.
Thousands of women have participated in this dynamic event over the past decade, and WER 10 is set to raise the bar. More than just another business gathering, WER has created a community that offers a platform for women to connect, share, and propel their entrepreneurial dreams forward. Founded by Dr. Jackeline Mejias-Fuertes, Regional Director of the NJSBDC at Brookdale, the event was born out of the vision to create a space where women entrepreneurs can learn, grow, and thrive together.
"Leading. Innovating. Transforming. (LIT)" this year's theme reflects the incredible spirit and unstoppability of women business leaders who are changing their industries and the world around them. WER 10 is designed to spark conversation, ignite creativity, and empower attendees with actionable insights to help them grow their businesses in today's ever-evolving marketplace.
The event will occur at Whitechapel Projects, co-owned by Marilyn Schlossbach, a celebrated restaurateur and one of WER's first panelists. The evening will feature a panel discussion with five trailblazing female entrepreneurs, a Q&A session, networking opportunities, and one-on-one sit-down empowerment sessions with leading business owners. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary food, door prizes, and a cash bar for added enjoyment.
Dr. Mejias-Fuertes shared, "When we launched the first Women Entrepreneurs Rock event in 2014 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, we aimed to provide a platform where women could come together, hear from inspiring female leaders, and leave with the confidence and tools to start or grow their businesses. A decade later, we still empower women and push the boundaries of what's possible."
The event takes place Monday, October 21, 2024 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Whitechapel Projects (15 Second Ave) in Long Branch, New Jersey. Admission is free, but space is limited. Registration is required and can be done here.
This year's WER event is free, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, and there are still opportunities available for those who want to contribute to this impactful event.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers network, one of the first pilot projects in the nation, has provided comprehensive services and programs for small business in New Jersey for over 45 years; SBDC experts help businesses expand their operations, manage their growth, or start new ventures. Expert staff and practicing business consultants help small business owners and entrepreneurs to develop business plans, find financing, accounting and financial analysis, identify new markets, initiate marketing strategies, find procurement and international trade opportunities, learn green sustainability practices, commercialize technology and develop an E-commerce presence. This non-profit network, a federal-state-educational partnership, leverages funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the N.J. Business Action Center, the educational institutions that host the 11 centers as well as other private sponsorships and additional private/public grants. The NJSBDC State Office, located at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ, oversees the network which is an accredited member of America’s SBDC. Approximately 1,000 centers and satellite offices serve small businesses across the country, generating jobs and economic development.
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