On Thursday, January 30, our Changing of the Guard Networking event was held at the TCNJ Brower Student Center. Regional Director Lorraine Allen retired after nearly 30 years with the SBDC, and Lilian Mauro was officially presented as the new Regional Director.
Hosted by Shakira M. Brown, NJ SBDC at TCNJ Business Consultant, the evening networking event welcomed a number of businesses and distinguished guests, including remarks from:
- Brenda Hopper, CEO and Statewide Director, ASBDC New Jersey (NJSBDC) Network
- William Keep, Interim Provost, TCNJ
- Melanie Willoughby, Director, NJ Business Action Center
- Anthony Carabelli, Director, Mercer County Office of Economic Development
- Herb Spiegel, the first SBDC Regional Director, Mercer County Region
- Luis O. DeLaHoz, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and
- Carlos Yepez, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Business Banking Group, Investors Bank
Attendees came from all over the state to celebrate the achievements of Ms. Allen and Ms. Mauro, and to network with other local businesses in support of their local SBDC. It was a great evening for Mercer County businesses.
Special thanks to Investors Bank for your support in making the evening possible. Thanks also to K’s Event Decorations, Mrs. G’s, and Lucky 17 Photography for providing event support.
Many thanks to all who attended or sent well-wishes. We are proud to support your growth and look forward to the future ahead!
Enjoy more photos in the gallery linked here.
El evento de Networking de cambio de Director Regional celebró el liderazgo del SBDC
El jueves 30 de enero, nuestro evento de Networking de Cambio de Director Regional se llevó a cabo en el Brower Student Center del College of New Jersey. La Directora Regional, Lorraine Allen, se retiró después de casi 30 años con el SBDC, y Lilian Mauro fue presentada oficialmente como la nueva Directora Regional.
Shakira M. Brown, asesora del NJ SBDC en TCNJ condujo el evento de networking de la noche dio la bienvenida a varias empresas e invitados distinguidos, incluyendo comentarios de:
- Brenda Hopper, CEO y Directora Estatal del ASBDC New Jersey (NJSBDC) Network
- William Keep, Interim Provost, TCNJ
- Melanie Willoughby, Director, NJ Business Action Center
- Anthony Carabelli, Director, Mercer County Office of Economic Development
- Herb Spiegel, primer SBDC Regional Director, Mercer County Region
- Luis O. DeLaHoz, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, y
- Carlos Yepez, Vice Presidente, Senior Relationship Manager, Business Banking Group, Investors Bank
Los asistentes vinieron de todo el estado para celebrar los logros de la Sra. Allen y la Sra. Mauro, y para establecer contactos con otras empresas locales en apoyo de su SBDC local. Fue una gran noche para las empresas del condado de Mercer.
Un agradecimiento especial a Investors Bank, K’s Event Decorations, Mrs. G’s y Lucky 17 Photography por brindar apoyo para el evento.
Muchas gracias a todos los que asistieron o enviaron buenos deseos. ¡Estamos orgullosos de apoyar su crecimiento y esperamos el futuro por delante!