Trailblazer Judy Spires delivered the keynote address at the NEW Rising Stars kickoff session in New Orleans in April.
Judy Spires named Trailblazer
by NEW, Progressive Grocer
Judith A. Spires, chairman and CEO of KB Holding Inc. (Kings Super Markets, Balducci's), has been named 2016 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer by Progressive Grocer and the Network of Executive Women. "Judy has exemplified the true meaning of 'trailblazer' during her storied career dedicated to the grocery industry," NEW President and CEO Joan Toth said. "She serves as a role model and mentor and never hesitates to give back and share her wisdom." See the full list of 2016 Top Women in Grocery.
NEW webinars share big ideas
for small business owners
Registration is now open for the NEW Small Business Leadership webinar series, designed to enhance leadership and business-building skills among small business owners. Debbie Wildrick, chief strategy officer of MetaBrand, will lead the free one-hour learning sessions on select Wednesdays at noon ET. The first session, "Business Planning, Building and Scaling," takes place Sept. 14. The series is open to all small business operators.