PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
Recognizing Women Making History
By Anthony Russo President , CIANJ
After a snowy winter in New Jersey , I ’ m sure we ’ re all ready for spring to begin , but March marks something else as well .
It ’ s Women ’ s History Month , a celebration of women ’ s contributions to American history . Observed throughout March since 1987 , the monthlong observation grew out of a weeklong celebration of women ’ s contributions to culture , history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma , California , in 1978 , according to History .
This month , we honor the often-overlooked contributions of women with a focus on mentoring New Jersey ’ s future female leaders . COMMERCE ’ s cover story , “ Mentorship : Empowering the Next Generation ,” touches on leaders sharing their techniques , goals , and tactics . We also commemorate the work being done by the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey on this month ’ s cover .
Printed copies of this issue will appear at The Commerce and Industry Association ’ s March 22nd gathering : “ Women In Commerce Event : Empowering & Mentoring Women Leaders of Tomorrow .” The networking breakfast will explore the importance of support systems , how to measure the impact of mentoring programs , and strategies for success .
The next Women in Commerce event happens in August and we will once again ask you to nominate extraordinary women in business and academia to be recognized for their achievements . To nominate someone for the fifth annual “ Enterprising Women in Commerce ” awards , please contact editor Jamie Grill-Goodman at JGoodman @ cianj . org .
Additionally , in this month ’ s Member Moves column , COMMERCE recognizes several female achievements from CIANJ members and CIANJ ’ s own staff . We ’ d also like to thank CIANJ ’ s Vice Chairwoman , Kim Vierheilig , President of Buildings and Facilities , STV ; Treasurer Kathleen Alexander , Partner , Sax , LLP ; and At Large Member Paige Dworak , President & CEO , CareWell Health Medical Center . Your efforts help the CIANJ and Magazine keep making history !
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