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WHAT’S NEWS IN WOODLAND HILLS 5TH ANNUAL ‘LADIES WHO NETWORK’ LUNCHEON The Classic Events! 5th Annual Ladies Who Network Luncheon theme, “Catch the Blue Wave,” celebrated dynamic women who have changed the narrative within their chosen vocation while making significant contributions changing the face of business and politics. The May 19th luncheon event held at the DoubleTree Monroeville was hosted by Sheila Beasley, PhD. Honorees nominated from diverse categories included: * Art & Culture: Actress Nia Sioux, TV Show “Dance Moms.” * Business/ Finance: Luttner Financial’s Kiersten Ambrose, Lisa Gerson, Diane Yee; State Farm Insurance’s Danielle Howard. * Civic Engagement/Responsibility: Braddock Borough Manager Deborah L. Brown; POWER’s Rosa V. Davis; Giant Eagle’s Kelly McCormick; Judge-Elect Mary McGinley; Pennsylvania State Trooper Robin Mungo; Brooke Generett; Teri L. Gilmore; Virginia “Ginny” Merchant. * Political Leadership: Councilwoman Darlene M. Harris; State Representative Summer Lee, Esq.; State Representative Jo Anna McClinton; Hon. Chelsa Wagner. Receiving the Shirley L. Watson Political Icon/Leadership Award was the Honorable Angie Giallareto. In attendance were various local elected officials including Congressman Mike Doyle. Ralph P. Watson produces a series of networking events that successfully bring together stakeholders, decision makers and elected officials. These events are designed to enhance the presence of entrepreneurs as the space is filled with the energy of the Classic Events! “Signature” Vendor Showcase, a platform providing opportunities for business owners to direct market/promote their organization, business, product or service. 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE OFFERS $5,000 GRAND PRIZE FOR 2019 SUMMER SWEEPS The Sisters of Divine Providence have announced the 2019 Sisters’ Summer Sweeps. New this year, the grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize. The second- and third-place winners will receive $500 and $100 cash prizes, respectively. To enter the Sisters’ Summer Sweeps, visit cdpsisters.org/2019SummerSweeps or call 412.635.5437. Proceeds benefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence. No purchase is necessary to enter and the winner need not be present to win. The sweepstakes ends Sept. 4. About Sisters of Divine Providence Founded in Finthen, Germany, in 1851, the Sisters of Divine Providence is an international congregation of three provinces (Germany, United States-Caribbean, Korea) and one mission (Peru) with approximately 400 vowed members and 1,000 Associates. The Sisters are women of varied and diverse backgrounds and talents, united in their deep trust in a Provident God who loves and cares for all creation. The congregation has expanded its ministries to meet the needs of the times in education, campus ministry, health care, pastoral care, social work, peace and justice concerns, as well as serving the poor and homeless and those who are seeking asylum. UNIQUE BUSINESS OFFERINGS FROM LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur Caroline LaRocco manages two very different businesses with unique products— Structural Protective Products, Inc. (SPP) and Elegant Dining Fashions. SPP offers the Ultra Jamb Reinforcer Kit, which has been used extensively by homeowners nationwide as well as housing authorities, property management companies and general contractors. The Ultra Jamb is a convenient and affordable icmags.com door jamb repair kit used to cover up the damaged area of a door jamb so that the screen door can easily be re-attached. The two main causes for screen doors being ripped out of door jambs are heavy winds and excessive usage. Since the weather has been getting more extreme across the country, there is a growing demand for this convenient, affordable solution to an ongoing problem. And with the increase in rental properties, housing authorities and property management companies are ordering cases of the Ultra Jamb Kit to install onto door frames as a preventive measure to cut down on the need to send out maintenance personnel to repair door jambs and/or replace screen doors. For more information, visit ultrajamb.com. The other business, Elegant Dining Fashions, features a stunning line of “glamour bibs” for women. This new women’s accessory was created in a wide variety of lovely styles, and looks nothing like the kind of bib most people would picture. The bibs are gaining in popularity with both career women and seniors who are retired or semi-retired but love to dress up daily and dine out on a regular basis. These chic clothing protectors are a unique item gaining an interest with gift shops, beauty salons, women’s catalogs, day spas and more. The bibs can be a charming gift for the woman who has everything! For more information, visit ledeb.biz. ■