Bank on Your Future: Planning for Retirement – Find ways to invest today to plan for tomorrow.  Hear useful tips that will make your retirement easier.

Moderator:

Virginia S. Bauer - CEO and Secretary, New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission

Panelists:

• Marnie Aznar, CFP - Principal, Aznar Financial Advisors, LLC
• Antoinette Cooper - Wealth Management Director, Wachovia’s Wealth Management Atlantic Region
• Kate Sweeney - Senior Vice President and Certified Financial Planner, Smith Barney
• Angela Titus - Partner, Archer & Greiner, P.C. Attorneys at Law

Making the “Net” Work for You: Technology Today – Are you thinking about starting your own online business or do you want to learn more about Internet commerce?  Do your children know more than you do?  Hear from experts on how to start, market and protect your new online venture.  Learn how to make technology work for you and how to protect yourself from identity theft and your children from on-line dangers.

Moderator:

Jennifer Beck - Assemblywoman, District 12

Panelists:

• Deb Di Gregorio - President and Founder, Camarès Communications
• Mimi Letts - Former Mayor, Parsippany
• Sharon Malone - Detective First Grade, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
• Liz Milio - Co-Owner of Innovative Computer Services, LLC

Business 101: Starting Your Own Business – Learn what tools you need to start your own business and prepare a business plan to reach your goals.

Moderator:

Aldonna Ambler - President and CEO, AMBLER Growth Strategy Consultants, Inc.

Panelists:

• Caren Franzini - CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
• Eleanor Kubacki - President and CEO, EFK Group
• Marjorie Perry - President, MZM Construction Co., Inc.
• Robin Berg Tabakin - President, New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners

Business 201: Marketing Your Business – A successful business has many ingredients. You need the right tools to stay on top of your game.

Moderator:

Michellene Davis - Chief of Staff of the New Jersey Department of Treasury and Executive Director of the New Jersey State Lottery

Panelists:

• Sylvia Allen - Founder and President, Allen Consulting, Inc.
• Ruthi Zinn Byrne - Founder & Owner, Zinn Graves & Field Inc.
• Claudia Johnson - Chief Operating Officer, Symphony Printing

A Penny for Your Thoughts: Diversified Money Management – Find out how to look beyond traditional banking needs.  Financial experts will discuss how to establish your financial portfolio.

Moderator:

Rosemary McFadden - Former Managing Director, Credit Suisse First Boston

Panelists:

• Cathyann M. Frank - Director of Retail Sales, TD Banknorth
• Diahann W. Lassus - CFP®, CPA/PFS, Lassus Wherley
• Lathea Morris - Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, The Credit Alternative Group
• Debra Morrison - CFP®, MS, AEP, Capital Financial Advisors, LLC