Dynamic keynote speaker, local business expert, Jackeline Fuertes Jackeline Mejias-Fuertes, Regional Director for American's Small Business Development Center. In addition to speaking about services and funding available to small businesses. Jackeline will share information about the #NJThrives initiative, a way for small businesses to share how they adjusted and thrived despite the pandemic.
Holmdel businesswoman; Alexis Castellano, will share her entrepreneurial success story, She co-founded and co-invented FASTEN (now wowease), a patented design technology, that has revolutionized the swimwear industry. Now she will share her latest business endeavor: Alternate Ending Beer Co. opening this month, in Aberdeen, NJ.
Holmdel business owner Joe Castagliola, will discuss ways that he adapted and adjusted to the pandemic and his advice for practicing wellness. Joe is owner of the popular Painting with a Twist, in the Kohls' Plaza, Holmdel.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The CharityTalk is about Breast Intentions! Marianne Ruane will share her family's purpose for founding Breast Intentions and Mary Ann's sister Carol Rech will share her personal story of surviving stage 3C breast cancer. They will share with us important information about the nonprofit organization; Breast Intentions, supporting women as they navigate their difficult breast cancer journey.