The Own It Ventures Annual Conference is gathering expert speakers to help you break down those barriers keeping you from taking your business to the next level. Where else can you get your startup ideas and products into pitching rooms with Angel Investors, the Media and Retail Buyers? We'll even help prep you before your pitch!
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On March 14, 2011, the New Jersey General Assembly voted on a Formal Resolution recognizing Own It Ventures and the founders: Melissa Gasnick-Cloeter and Linda Wellbrock; two New Jersey moms and entrepreneurs. The State Assembly recognized Cloeter and Wellbrock for their goutstanding and unwavering support of women entrepreneurs throughout the State, and, Own It Ventures has continued to uphold its mission of providing New Jersey women entrepreneurs access to an integral network of investors, media outlets, retail buyers, corporations, advisory resources and customers.h
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All business owners face challenges, but women often experience additional obstacles that their male peers are not likely to encounter. Studies reveal, the top barriers women business owners encounter include lack of capital funding, influential networks, and a disparity because of their gender to be taken seriously. Since women start businesses over twice the rate of men, improving the success rate of women entrepreneurs takes on a new meaning in a down economy and is contingent upon overcoming these barriers.
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The two mothers and NJ residents are filling a void for women business owners by creating a support system that addresses many barriers women entrepreneurs face, including growing sales. On October 9 2010, women business owners from the Tri-State area come together to enjoy inspirational speakers, networking and the opportunity to pitch in “Behind the Curtain.”
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