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 Committee Meeting. We had a wonderful turnout and fantastic insight from our previous chair, Debbie Wolpov. 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! - September WIB COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 9th
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Followed by Leads and Needs at 9:30AM

Our spotlight presenter will Clelia Pergola from the NJ Elder Law Center. Clelia will be sharing "Life, Lessons & Legacy" with the Women in
usiness. This will be educational for everyone!

*Registration required to receive Zoom Link
Let's Help Our Friend!

Tragically, last week, our friend Marcy Hoffer lost her home to a devastating house fire. Fortunately, Marcy and her family escaped from the house unharmed. However, the Hoffer-Berkowitz lost everything. The Women in Business Committee is rallying together to help! Sharon Kornstein from ImageDesign LLC. will be helping Marcy re-create a wardrobe. If you would like to donate to the cause, please Venmo Sharon Kornstein @sharon-kornstein . Gently used clothing for her and her husband can also be donated. Please text Christine Cox-West at 973-727-8707 to coordinate. Thank you in advance for your support of our good friend!!!
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!
Work-Life Integration During COVID

August 9th @ 1:00PM

Working from home, closed schools, and the "second shift" for working mothers has many women scrambling to try to find balance. Working from home can mean more time with children and significant others, but integrating this with work obligations is a challenge, and feeling torn or exhausted is real. 

On this panel discussion moderated by Donna Miller of C3Workplace, Christine-Cox West of The Fortis Agency, Laura Osborn of Crothers Consulting, and Kathy D'Agati of Back to Basic Wellness will discuss how to keep your head above water in the new WFH world as a working woman.

Topics covered will include:
·      Self-care in the time of COVID
·      Feelings of isolation
·      Childcare conflicts with WFH
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!
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 9th at our next Women in Business Meeting!

Christine Cox-West
The Fortis Agency