Meet.Connect.Do business.Succeed...
Those were the words on the front of the conference booklet ringing a bell to everyone who eyed them. This IFEL event was the ultimate networking event for anyone who was in the business of marketing anything. Speakers offered true words of wisdom that one could take and use effectively either hands or inspirationally. It truly was a learning experience.
The event, held at NJIT in Newark, offered specialized breakout sessions targeted towards all types of business owners/ individuals. There was something for everyone. A seminar for women entrepreneurs was in one room, a seminar for non profits was in another and one for chefs was offered as well. It was also impressive to see an "Artist as a livelihood" workshop offered for individuals who were in the arts and entertainment field.
After the breakout sessions, lunch was served which was exciting to actually SEE. PASTA cooked and prepared before your very eyes. There was also a long table of tasty, lip smacking items in an open buffet........
Moments later... the business plan competition began. Participating business owners presented the crowd with a 2 minute speech of their business plan. The winner of this award went to Fohawx (a kids helmet accessory company).
Mayor Cory A Booker was present and was given an honorary Doctorate Degree from the school. He told a funny tale about his grandfather who was an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. Booker later went on to shout encouraging words to the audience of entrepreneurs...Pivotal Booker quotes from his speech:
- No matter how bad the day, you can still be optimistic.
- Have the sense where everything is possible.
- You have got to take risks in life.
- So many of us are frozen by fear, that we are frozen and we underestimate courage.
- When times get hard and you run out of ground to stand on, either you will find solid ground or the universe will send you people who will teach you how to fly.
- Your Dreams are whispers from angels.
- Get Up! Stand Up! Don't be small in a world where giants are needed.
The IFEL Event was one that was truly unique and offered a lot of information valuable to aspiring and established entrepreneurs. For next years IFEL Business Plan Competition and awards or for future IFEL events visit http://ifelnj.org/
I give this event 5 smiles :) :) :) :) :)
Business owners...get business cards $60 for 1,000, $125 for 2,500 full color, custom design for your business including LOGO!!!
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