Women in Business Program Sponsored by:
A Message from Your Women in Business Chair
Christine Cox-West
Chair, Women in Business
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
Partner, The Fortis Agency
973-727-8707
cwest@thefortisagency.com

Thank you all for joining us at last month's Women in Business Luncheon. We had a wonderful turnout and a fantastic conversation with Peggy McHale and Sandy Webster, led by the amazing, Rosanne DeTorres. In these times we appreciate the ability to gather even if it isn't in person, to accomplish the mission, "Propelling Women to Greater Personal and Professional Success" .

A big thank you to my co-chairs:
Clelia Pergola , Mandelbaum Salsberg
cpergola@lawfirm.ms
Rosanne DeTorres , DeTorres & DeGeorge Family Law
rosanne@danddfamilylaw.com
JOIN US! - AUGUST WIB COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, August 12th
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Followed by Leads and Needs at 9:30AM

Our spotlight presenter will be Debbie Wolpov from Merx Payments. Debbie will be sharing the changes is credit card processing during CoVid-19. This will be educational for business owners and consumers!

*Registration required to receive Zoom Link
Upcoming Events

The WIB Program is leveraging Paradigm Marketing and Designs' Table for Four virtual lunchtime events each Monday from 12 to 1 p.m. Grab your lunch and hop on a Zoom group, each with 4 guests. We’ll chat, connect and keep our positivity flowing!

Paradigm will ensure that there are exclusive WIB “tables” at each event. To register for a WIB table, be sure to select a “Women In Business Member” ticket upon registration. 

You can reserve your seat for one day, two days, or as many as you want! Expect instructions and the names of your tablemates the business day before the event.

Please note: Reservations close on the previous Thursday at noon for Monday events, and Monday at noon for Wednesday events so Paradigm has time to set up the tables

We look forward to seeing YOU at a Table for Four!
WIB Executive Roundtables are Moving Virtual!

"Pound On" with Robin Rotenberg
August 13th @ 4:30PM

We are honored to have Robin Rotenberg host our upcoming Fireside Chat. A Franklin Lakes local, Robin is no stranger to success in New Jersey.

Named one of the Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ, Robin is a past Board Member of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, and a recipient of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce “Women Who Shine” award. She also served on the Board of Trustees for Children’s Specialized Hospital, was a director and volunteer of the Special Olympics New Jersey, and an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
 
Robin has been a leader in the world of business including as the vice president and chief communications officer of BASF Corporation’s North American division located in Florham Park.
 
Robin will be discussing her recently released book, “Pound On!! From the Glass Slipper to the Glass Ceiling” which features a collection of stories from female trailblazers, and offering insight into what it means to be an Alpha Woman.
 
Please join us as we explore real ways to affect change, lead with determination, and support women in the workplace.  

The qualifications for participating in the networking dinners are:
  • C-suite level executive, Vice President, Partner, or Principal of an organization with more than 25 employees or
  • Executive with a member organization of the Morris County Business Cabinet or
  • An equity owner of a professional services firm with at least a million dollars in revenue or
  • Founder or owner of organization with a million dollars or greater in revenue.
SEPTEMBER 25th WIB VIRTUAL LUNCHEON

Our premier WIB events, the luncheons, will be moving virtual! In September we will hear the Joan Herrmann's Keynote, "Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life" . Join our chair chair, Karen Frank, for an unforgettable event!

*****Be sure to register with the email you intend to sign on with to participate in the breakout rooms!
Check out the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter!

Our Member's Events
Clelia Pergola
Mandelbaum Salsberg
LIVE Happy Hour on Facebook
Thursday, July 16th at 4:00 - 5:30PM

LET’S STAY CONNECTED. Please join us for our virtual Happy Hour. Our goal is to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a positive networking experience. We'll start off as a group for some brief opening announcements and how-to, then break into curated virtual tables to share our 2-minute commercials and strengthen our relationships. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Christine Cox-West
The Fortis Agency
LIVE Happy Hour on Facebook
Thursday, July 23rd at 4:30PM

Fortis is hosting a Live Happy Hour on July 23rd for The Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer Inc. The Frances Foundation has a commitment to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer. The Foundation strives to alleviate a child’s pain and suffering with a special gift, a special gesture, or even a few special moments and also provides financial assistance to impoverished families desperately needing help due to their child’s fight again cancer.
To raise more for this special cause, some of their team and partners will be performing "Flops for Frances". To participate, the contestant will donate $100 to the foundation, and be entered in the Belly Flop "Flops for Frances" Contest. Viewers can make donations to see their favorite contestants Belly Flop!
Rosanne DeTorres
DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law

August 26th at 11:30AM.

Join presenter, Sally Glick, Chief Growth Strategist at SobelCo and Chair of NJBIA WBLC Rosanne DeTorres to understand the definition of happiness, gain clarity on how to achieve happiness, and learn how to nurture critical relationships.


Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, August 12th at our next Women in Business Meeting!

Christine Cox-West
The Fortis Agency