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B.I.G. Summit pod LAUNCH

Calling all women realtors, stagers, party planners, jewelry sellers, interior designers, lawyers, accountants, graphic designer, life/career coaches, chefs, photographers, etc…Announcing the launch of the B.I.G. Summit daytime meeting.  Thursday, March 29 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Bouras Properties, 25 Deforest Avenue, Summit, NJ.  (next to CVS)

B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow) is a networking community of educated, intelligent, creative women.  It is an educational, support, and relationship building network for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.  Are you in transition?  Been a stay-at-home mom thinking about career options?  Want to start a business, or help your business thrive?  Just wondering, “What's next?”  Then B.I.G. is for you.  Admission to the launch is free.  Free parking is available across the street in either of two municipal lots.

The Summit pod will meeting every fourth Thursday of the month at Bouras, with the first regular meeting after the launch set for April 26 at 10:00 am.  Meetings will either feature a guest speaker and time for attendees to network, or will be member discussion sessions. 

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Founded in Bernardsville, NJ, in 2009, B.I.G. is a membership-based organization utilizing face-to-face community meetings in a non-competitive, supportive environment.  It helps women brainstorm new ideas, consider barter opportunities, make new business contacts, share success stories and frustrations, find new clients, and help each other move toward their goals.  The monthly meetings focus on various themes, such as The Art of Negotiation; Building your Brand; Demystifying Social Media, Make Networking Count, How to get Ink, and more.

The website www.justthinkbig.us was created to supplement the monthly meetings with an online business toolbox, educational support network, relevant business information, resume and job search help, discounts for members, and forums for business ideas.  The interactive website is also designed to showcase the businesses of B.I.G.’s members.

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The Summit pod of B.I.G. joins local sister pods of Chatham/Madison, Montclair, Millburn, South Orange/Maplewood, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Livingston, Long Valley, Newton, West Orange and Westfield.  Members may attend meetings throughout the month at any pod location.

RSVP to Melanie Wilson at msw1230@comcast.net

Thanks to Kassandra Romas and Bouras Properties for offering this beautiful meeting space to B.I.G.  Bouras is a consistent supporter of Summit community events!


Contact Information

Melanie Wilson
Summit Area B.I.G contact
msw1230@comcast.net

B.I.G. website:  www.justthinkbig.us

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