BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20170608T140000Z DTEND:20170608T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:BIG--Believe\, Inspire\, Grow 5th Annual Expo of Women Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:FIFTH Annual BIG Expo of Women Entrepreneurs June 8: Open to Guests\n\nArea business women will display products and services from 10am 1pm at Twin Maples\n\nThe Fifth Annual B.I.G. Expo of Women Entrepreneurs will be held on June 8 from 10am until 1pm at Twin Maples\, 214 Springfield Avenue in Summit. Entrepreneurial women have registered to showcase their products and services in the areas of legal services\; jewelry\; fitness facilities\; moving services\; catering\; book sales\; parenting classes\; plastic surgery\; photography\; tutoring\; nutrition and wellness\; weight loss coaching\; college planning\; promotional services\; career and educational services and more.\n\nPast vendors also included day spas\; ADHD coaching\; kitchen design\; web and graphic design\; software\; skin care\; and hair care. \n\nExhibit space is available. Exhibitors must be members of the Summit/New Providence Berkeley Heights BIG pod. Annual membership is $259\, which allows unlimited monthly meetings in Summit\, Chatham\, Millburn and many other surrounding communities\, as well as members-only Facebook pages\, webinars\, special events\, and promotional opportunities. The cost to exhibit is $50. Sponsorships for the group are available as well the monthly meetings attract 25-40 local women.\n\nCome meet a great group of seriously talented\, inspiring\, smart and creative women entrepreneurs who have taken the plunge to launch their own businesses\, franchises and dream jobs in the Greater Summit area. Admission is FREE. Free refreshments provided by Paolo's Kitchen\, and Zing Meals.\n\nParticipants as of June 2 include:\n\nJewelry\, Skin Care\, Clothing\, Make Up\, Pottery\, Gifts\, Accessories:\n\nScooch A Mi Boutique Ellen Eppie\n\nART with HEART Designs Tracy Tango\n\nBeautycounter Betty Galvan\n\nAbbinola--Abigail Di Tosto\n\neMMe b design--Sue Bourdin\n\nFitness\n\nOrangetheory Fitness--Lynda Mchugh\, Dana Blankenbaker\n\nPure Barre LaRonda Gumm\n\nHealth & Wellness\, Nutrition\, Spa\, and Beauty\n\nJuicePlus/Tower Gardens Tracy Tango\n\nLee Asthetic Center Kay Lee\n\nJanice Zunde Health Janice Zunde\n\nIsagenix--Jamie Bowers\n\nIdealNOW weight loss coaching Leslie Siegel\n\nTable Minded nutrition Amy Rind\n\nThe Wellness Agenda LLC Miriam Belov\n\nLuminous MedSpa--Heather DeVita\n\nEducation Services\, Summer Camps\, and Art \n\nParenting Matters Lisa DiSciullo\n\nCharacter U social and emotional learning programs Gretchen Burman\n\nColor Me Mine--Tara Nagabhyru\n\nAcademic Journeys\, Career Journeys Maureen McGovern\n\nSanchari School of Dance--Sanjeeta Mukherjee\n\nDreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Diane Gallo\n\nCatering\n\nZing Meals Gourmet Dinners and Catering-- Elizabeth Girouard\n\nPaolo's Kitchen Caterers in New Providence Paula Vieira\n\nServices\n\nRuvolo Law Cindy Wilson\n\nMaryanne Teng Hogarth Photography Maryanne Hogarth\n\nB.I.G. (Believe\, Inspire\, Grow) Education\, networking and support to empower women entrepreneurs\n\nGraphic Design--Elise Massenet\n\nMobileArq--Mobile App for Parents to get your school at your fingertips-- Niru Mallavarapu\n\nThe Mavins Group: Moving Mavins\, LLC Patricia Ott\n\nNancy Conner Design--Nancy Conner\n\nInterior Design MaryAnn Alvine\n\nThese talented women will share their business ideas and products in a fun\, informative trade show format. Enter for chances to win valuable prizes. \n\nLed by Melanie Wilson of Summit\, and assisted by Suzanne Botvinis of New Providence and Lisa DiSciullo of Summit\, the Summit/New Providence/Berkeley Heights chapter of B.I.G. (Believe\, Inspire\, Grow)\, a\, support\, education and networking group for women entrepreneurs\, with nearly 90 members\, has grown to the largest in the multi-state network. \n\nWilson said that she was thrilled with the results of the last four years. Attending\, she said\, will be particularly helpful for any woman considering launching her own business\, since they can chat with those brave ones who have taken the plunge\, and are now able to showcase their brand. \n\n"At B.I.G.\," Wilson said\, "We strive to empower women at all stages of their professional pursuits\, from stay at home mothers looking to re-engage in the workforce\, to seasoned entrepreneurs looking to grow their business and career executives looking to make a change."\n\nAt last year's Expo\, some came for the jewelry and skin care products for sale. Others showed up to be inspired by dozens of local entrepreneurial women who shared advice and ideas on how to launch a business. All left impressed with the bountiful talent of the women who displayed their wares. \n\n "The Expo gave the exhibitors an opportunity to reach a hungry marketplace\," Wilson said. "The women who attended were smart and curious. As B.I.G. members\, the exhibitors have learned to grow their businesses with regular monthly workshops on topics such as search engine optimization\, brand building\, social media\, and legal concerns." \n\nRupa Kale\, a longtime B.I.G. member who owns Bottle and Bottega\, a BYOB paint and sip studio in Berkeley Heights\, says\, "My favorite part of the expo is learning about the other businesses. I also love the positive almost electric vibe of the whole space. I love hobnobbing with other smart\, creative and forward-thinking women."\n\nBetsy Stoeber\, owner of Brain Balance Achievement Center in Summit\, said\, "The Expo gave me a true sense of belonging to a community of women entrepreneurs in Summit-- I can't wait to build on the connections made!"\n\nWilson said that each monthly meeting provides a safe environment and offers face-to-face support from a like-minded tribe of peers. Since every woman has special gifts and talents\, the power of a community of women working together can help every woman discover theirs. \n\nCome find out about the products and services of all these talented women\, or just come get inspired by the women who have taken that next step and launched their own businesses.\n\nCheck out the full calendar at www.believeinspiregrow.com To find out about joining the Summit/New Providence/Berkeley Heights B.I.G. group and/or exhibiting at the Expo\, contact Wilson at melaniewilsonsummit@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FIFTH Annual BIG Expo of Women Entrepreneurs June 8: \; Open to Guests
\nArea business women will display products and services from 10am &ndash\; 1pm at Twin Maples
\nThe Fifth Annual B.I.G. Expo of Women Entrepreneurs will be held on June 8 from 10am until 1pm at Twin Maples\, 214 Springfield Avenue in Summit. \; Entrepreneurial women have registered to showcase their products and services in the areas of legal services\; jewelry\; fitness facilities\; moving services\; catering\; book sales\; parenting classes\; plastic surgery\; photography\; tutoring\; nutrition and wellness\; weight loss coaching\; college planning\;  \;promotional services\; career and educational services and more.
\nPast vendors also included day spas\; ADHD coaching\; kitchen design\; web and graphic design\; software\; skin care\; and hair care. \;
\nExhibit space is available.  \;Exhibitors must be members of the Summit/New Providence Berkeley Heights BIG pod. \; Annual membership is $259\, which allows unlimited monthly meetings in Summit\, Chatham\, Millburn and many other surrounding communities\, as well as members-only Facebook pages\, webinars\, special events\, and promotional opportunities. \; The cost to exhibit is $50. \; \; Sponsorships for the group are available as well&mdash\;the monthly meetings attract 25-40 local women.
\nCome meet a great group of seriously talented\, inspiring\, smart and creative women entrepreneurs who have taken the plunge to launch their own businesses\, franchises and dream jobs in the Greater Summit area. \; Admission is FREE. \; Free refreshments provided by Paolo&rsquo\;s Kitchen\, and Zing Meals.
\nParticipants as of June 2 include:
\nJewelry\, Skin Care\, Clothing\, Make Up\, Pottery\, Gifts\, Accessories:
\nScooch A Mi Boutique&mdash\;Ellen Eppie
\nART with HEART Designs&mdash\;Tracy Tango
\nBeautycounter&mdash\;Betty Galvan
\nAbbinola--Abigail Di Tosto
\neMMe b design--Sue Bourdin
\nFitness
\nOrangetheory Fitness--Lynda Mchugh\, Dana Blankenbaker
\nPure Barre&mdash\;LaRonda Gumm
\nHealth &\; Wellness\, Nutrition\, Spa\, and Beauty
\nJuicePlus/Tower Gardens&mdash\;Tracy Tango
\nLee Asthetic Center&mdash\;Kay Lee
\nJanice Zunde Health&mdash\;Janice Zunde
\nIsagenix--Jamie Bowers
\nIdealNOW weight loss coaching&mdash\;Leslie Siegel
\nTable Minded nutrition&mdash\;Amy Rind
\nThe Wellness Agenda LLC&mdash\;Miriam Belov
\nLuminous MedSpa--Heather DeVita
\nEducation Services\, Summer Camps\, and Art
\nParenting Matters&mdash\;Lisa DiSciullo
\nCharacter U&mdash\;social and emotional learning programs&mdash\;Gretchen Burman
\nColor Me Mine--Tara Nagabhyru
\nAcademic Journeys\, Career Journeys&mdash\;Maureen McGovern
\nSanchari School of Dance--Sanjeeta Mukherjee
\nDreamcatcher Repertory Theatre&mdash\;Diane Gallo
\nCatering
\nZing Meals Gourmet \;Dinners and Catering-- Elizabeth Girouard
\nPaolo'\;s Kitchen Caterers in New Providence&mdash\;Paula Vieira
\nServices
\nRuvolo Law&mdash\;Cindy Wilson
\nMaryanne Teng Hogarth Photography&mdash\;Maryanne Hogarth
\nB.I.G. (Believe\, Inspire\, Grow) Education\, networking and support to empower women entrepreneurs
\nGraphic Design--Elise Massenet
\nMobileArq--Mobile App for Parents to get your school at your fingertips-- Niru Mallavarapu
\nThe Mavins Group: Moving Mavins\, LLC&mdash\;Patricia Ott
\nNancy Conner Design--Nancy Conner
\nInterior Design&mdash\;MaryAnn Alvine
\nThese talented women will share their business ideas and products in a fun\, informative trade show format.  \; \;Enter for chances to win valuable prizes. \;  \; \;
\nLed by Melanie Wilson of Summit\, and assisted by Suzanne Botvinis of New Providence and Lisa DiSciullo  \;of Summit\, the Summit/New Providence/Berkeley Heights chapter of B.I.G. (Believe\, Inspire\, Grow)\, a\, support\, education  \;and networking group for women entrepreneurs\, with nearly 90 members\, has grown to the largest in the multi-state network.  \;
\nWilson said that she was thrilled with the results of the last four years. \; Attending\, she said\, will be particularly helpful for any woman considering launching her own business\, since they can chat with those brave ones who have taken the plunge\, and are now able to showcase their brand. \;
\n&ldquo\;At B.I.G.\,&rdquo\; Wilson said\, &ldquo\;We strive to empower women at all stages of their professional pursuits\, from stay at home mothers looking to re-engage in the workforce\, to seasoned entrepreneurs looking to grow their business and career executives looking to make a change.&rdquo\;
\nAt last year&rsquo\;s Expo\, some came for the jewelry and skin care products for sale. \; Others showed up to be inspired by dozens of local entrepreneurial women who shared advice and ideas on how to launch a business. \; All left impressed with the bountiful talent of the women who displayed their wares. \;
\n \;&ldquo\;The Expo gave the exhibitors an opportunity to reach a hungry marketplace\,&rdquo\; Wilson said.  \;&ldquo\;The women who attended were smart and curious. \; As B.I.G. members\, the exhibitors have learned to grow their businesses with regular monthly workshops on topics such as search engine optimization\, brand building\, social media\, and legal concerns.&rdquo\; \;
\nRupa Kale\, a longtime B.I.G. member who owns Bottle and Bottega\, a BYOB paint and sip studio in Berkeley Heights\, says\, &ldquo\;My favorite part of the expo is learning about the other businesses. \; I also love the positive almost electric vibe of the whole space. I love hobnobbing with other smart\, creative and forward-thinking women.&rdquo\;
\nBetsy Stoeber\, owner of Brain Balance Achievement Center in Summit\, said\, &ldquo\;The Expo gave me a true sense of belonging to a community of women entrepreneurs in Summit-- I can'\;t wait to build on the connections made!&rdquo\;
\nWilson said that each monthly meeting provides a safe environment and offers face-to-face support from a like-minded tribe of peers. \; Since every woman has special gifts and talents\, the power of a community of women working together can help every woman discover theirs. \;
\nCome find out about the products and services of all these talented women\, or just come get inspired by the women who have taken that next step and launched their own businesses.
\nCheck out the full calendar at  \;www.believeinspiregrow.com  \; \;To find out about joining the Summit/New Providence/Berkeley Heights B.I.G. group and/or exhibiting at the Expo\, contact Wilson at melaniewilsonsummit@gmail.com
\n \; LOCATION:Twin Maples\, 214 Springfield Ave\, Summit\, NJ UID:e.870.9129 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260505T061354Z URL:https://business.suburbanchambers.org/events/details/big-believe-inspire-grow-5th-annual-expo-of-women-entrepreneurs-9129 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR