Join our networking lounge and meet some new friends, or catch up with old acquaintances.

It’s no secret that business owners have had to rethink the way they do business thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our world looks much different than it did a year ago. New employment regulations, financial struggles leading to layoffs, and employee safety have brought Human Resources to the forefront as HR professionals support business leaders through the chaos.

This session will explore what HR leaders have learned from the pandemic and how you can strengthen your business with a few crucial yet simple improvements to your Human Resources functions. We will explore hot topics such as talent retention, compensation, and compliance and provide effective strategies to leave 2020 as a stronger and more adaptable business.  

Panelist will include:
Carrie Maria, Monster Minders
Jason Klock, Klock Entertainment 
Venus David, So Love Autistic Center
Jon Herting, Precision Performance Physical Therapy 
Jule Delucca Collins, Go Confidently Coaching

Moderator: Jorge Fontanez

Start building a strong foundation for 2021, with the clarity, vision and tools to achieve success in your life. This session will inspire and motivate you to define your goals, overcome your obstacles and move forward. You will learn how to live every day with a positive mindset, allowing you to build resilience, reduce stress, increase joy and become bolder and more courageous. Gain actionable strategies and tips that will serve as a roadmap for personal and professional success. It’s time to focus on yourself, because you are worth it and change begins with YOU.

This workshop will give you some new strategic approaches to Marketing in a Post Covid world.  One of our favorite marketing strategies is the Dream 100.  We will explore this in detail and give you all the tools you need to get started with your own Dream 100.

Panelist will include:
Yolanda Coleman, Team Tutor
Lindsay Hagerman, Rain Caper
Dominic Episcopo,Dominico Episcopo Photography and Cinematography
Kim Strengari, Conshy Girls Restaurant and Catering Group

Moderator will be:
Jorge Fontanez

During this presentation we will explore the various operational components and their value to your business.  In addition to reviewing the impacts of your processes to your business growth and retention.

Networking is such a personal activity, it is not a one size fits all practice. Most people get bogged down in the details and miss out on the foundation of how to build and retain an effective network. At the end of the day, no one cares WHAT you do, but do you know them, like them or trust them? Establishing and growing meaningful relationships is undeniably critical to long-term success and during the current worldwide pandemic when networking has shifted from onsite to fully online, Ashley reveals how to connect “face-to-face” in our new normal. 

By attending this session you will learn how to:

• Nurture your current business relationships 
• Create a tactical, individualized approach 
• Save time by recognizing the best strategic partners
• Effectively engage contacts using email, messaging, social media, and other digital tools
• Craft an authentic, powerful, professional networking process