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NJBIZ panel lays out strategies for women in business
"In no moment in history have these issue been more apparent than during this pandemic," said Linda Wellbrock, the founder of Leading Women Entrepreneurs and the moderator for the discussion. "It's even been referred to now as the 'she-cession." The panelists were Gillian Bleimann, executive vice president at Berje Inc.; Jennifer Garrard, vice president for human resources at Brother International[...]
Women rising
Nearly half of women worldwide are planning to change jobs in the next six months, and 1 in 5 plan to start their own business in the next year, educational consultant Pearson reported in October. The stories of two budding entrepreneurs illustrate how attitudes toward work and careers are changing.
Forbes’ 1st ‘female-friendly’ workplace list cites 3 from NJ
Compiled in conjunction with Statista Inc., the ranking shines a light on employers that strive to promote and support women within, and outside of, their workforces.
Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship gets $200K SBA grant
The Chatham organization was one of 14 nationwide to receive WBC Resiliency and Recovery Demonstration funding, which Executive Director Rana Shanawani said “will allow the WCEC to continue to be a go-to resource for women and BIPOC entrepreneurs."
Sale away
A mother and daughter duo’s internet search rabbit hole has led to prosperity for them and for dozens of women in developing countries. Eleanor Kubacki was dreaming of travel. She didn’t know it, but it would be months before she went anywhere—the pandemic was about to sneak up on all of us—but there she was, falling in love with a weekender bag on Pinterest late at night.
Report: Less than 1 in 5 Fortune 500 companies have a female CIO. In NJ, just 1 in 7
Of the 28 companies to make the list for New Jersey, four have female chief information officers, as recent data finds that women in tech are dropping out of the industry.
‘Just because’
“There’s power in spreading joy. The world is not always flowers and sunshine but even when it’s difficult you can find something to celebrate,” says SaVonne Anderson, the creator of sustainable stationary company Aya Paper Co., which will be available at Whole Foods and Nordstrom locations nationwide come October.
Gathering of excellence
Two sets of honorees - the 2021 Force for Change and Leading Women Entrepreneurs winners - will be on hand for a speed networking event in September.
Where to look
In 2014 there was no localized repository for New Jersey-based Black businesses, so Natasha Bray founder of New Jersey Black Businesses, made her own. “I thought, if not me, then who? ... I knew that I was always intentional when I was supporting Black-owned businesses. I knew it was important for our community in terms of bridging the wealth gap and creating jobs for people and contributing to [...]
Cococare appoints first female president on International Women’s Day
Joanne Schlesinger represents the second generation to lead the iconic Dover-based American-made beauty brand.
Verizon opens doors to champion women and confront ongoing crisis
New social media campaign being launched - #WomenOwnWednesday - to support women-owned small businesses and women entrepreneurs.
Harris Blitzer elevates 2 to senior roles at Newark’s NJ Devils, Prudential Center
Natasha Moody's and Janelle Vizzi's promotions follow the recent hiring and advancement of a number of women among the company's leadership positions, and the addition of its first chief diversity and impact officer just last week. In August, the organization pledged $20 million to fight systemic racism and oppression.
