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Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Pavilion (new location)
Central Synagogue’s Career Support Initiative (CSI) is pleased to invite you to its first informational and networking event. In these uncertain economic times, many career tracks have been disrupted and some job categories have disappeared entirely. CSI’s kick-off program, “Taking the Leap: Becoming an Entrepreneur,” will focus on career development and provide ideas to expand your thinking and maybe even excite you to start, buy or invent your own company! Reception to follow panel. Meet, talk and network with panelists and fellow congregants.
Led by Liz Hamburg, a panel of entrepreneurs will share their experiences and advice for those considering starting a small business, leaving the corporate track for independent work. Topics will include how to get funding, realities, risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, what to expect and how to develop a winning strategy. There will be ample opportunity for attendees to ask questions, meet others, network, and to get perspective on their career options.
Panelist Bios
Liz Hamburg, a member of Central Synagogue, has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, angel investor and mentor to entrepreneurs and small businesses. She is the founder and President of Upstart Ventures, through which she has consulted to and incubated many start-ups including her latest venture, ApplyWise, an online college admissions counseling company. She is co-host of Launchpad the award winning segment on small business and entrepreneurs, heard every Monday on WOR radio.
Jeffrey Silverman is the founder and CEO of INTEGRATED COLOR SOLUTIONS, INC. The ICS suite of products is designed to make color management, preview and collaboration a snap. Remote Director, is an industry-leading virtual proofing product, that allows all collaborators to see the creative product and review it for accuracy of color and content. Prior to starting ICS, Jeff was the President of the North American Division of DoubleClick. He has a background in sales and marketing and his education includes Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, B.S. in History Columbia Executive Education, New York, NY, Finance & Accounting. He is a member of Central Synagogue and has three children.
Alan Herman is the President and founder of A&L Apparel, Inc., a wholesaler & distributor of off-price clothing, shoes and accessories for the past 21 years. Based in NYC’s Garment Center, A&L distributes its product through leading national department and chain store retailers. Alan has a A.A.S Degree from The Fashion Institute of Technology and was awarded the Simon and Ann Kreisler Commencement Award for Creative and Academic Achievement. Alan and his wife, Miriam, are members of Central Synagogue and active members of the Social Justice Committee.
Allison O’Kelly is the founder and chief executive officer of Mom Corps, which supplies companies top-tiered, experienced professionals “on demand” to meet their business needs and cycles, while allowing candidates to maintain flexibility while continuing to pursue their professional careers. Prior to founding Mom Corps in 2005, Allison built her own accounting practice, O’Kelly and Company, Small Business Services, and served as regional manager for Toys R’ Us, where she was responsible for launching the original Babiesrus.com web site and running an $11 million store. She began her career in public accounting at KPMG Peat Marwick where she ran various audits including that of AFLAC. A native of Maryland, she received her degree in accounting from the University of Georgia with honors and later earned her MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a mother of two little boys who appreciate their mom’s hard work and flexible schedule.
Contact: Please register by contacting CSI at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 212-838-5122, ext. 5001
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