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more details about the partnership between LWE and Woman’s
Day and what to expect in 2018.
“Woman’s Day is excited to partner with LWE to discover
and recognize the best and brightest women socialpreneurs,”
Spencer said. “This year’s winner, Julie Lineberger, is a wonderful
example of how entrepreneurial thinking can be harnessed to
help people, in this case inventing a short-term housing solution
ideal for people with disabilities. She is truly inspirational.”
M
aking great connections and networking is one
of the key elements to success for business.
Understanding the value of your network can help all different
types of ventures. This year for the first time LWE launched the
Socialpreneur category and it was a huge success for everyone
because LWE was able to connect and partner with the media
and financial world which created an impact for partnership.
The SocialPreneur initiative was launched in 2017 in Transitioning from Rehab to Independence
partnership with Woman’s Day Magazine. Nominations WHEEL PAD is a 200 square foot accessible bedroom and
were open nationally to women who are socially conscious bathroom module that can be temporarily attached to an
problem solvers, advocating for women and making an existing home. Constructed with technology borrowed from
impact in the world. the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, Wheel Pad can sit on a
The 2017 winner, Julie Lineberger, was picked from a group of property without triggering zoning or building permit issues.
finalists who were featured in the November issue of Woman’s Wheel Pad provides temporary accessible housing for people
Day Magazine, which reaches more than 20 million readers. recently confined to a wheelchair, allowing friends and/or
Lineberger also will receive $2,500 in prize money provided family to provide support until permanent accessible housing
by Provident Bank through the LWE Will Fund. We know can be arranged.
that visibility and money are two elements that will catapult This years Top 25 Entrepreneur and Socialpreneur event
the success of any business. Christine Cartwright, Corporate features keynote speaker Rita Cosby, an emmy-award winning
Donations Administrator said, “Provident Bank is committed journalist, television news anchor and correspondent, radio
to initiatives that support the well-being of the communities we host and best-selling author. We are leading the change by
serve. We value the efforts of not-for-profit organizations and having such powerful women in media joining us at the Top
look to partner with those who share our vision. The outreach 25 event, as it reflects that we truly are living up to our mission
that LWE provides to organizations such as Wheel Pad is of raising the visibility platform for women leaders. The LWE
consistent with the mission of our Provident4Women program. media partners include New Jersey Monthly, NJ.com, NJ
We are proud to recognize the success of Julie Lineberger by Advance Media, The Star-Ledger, ROI-NJ, NJBIZ, Comcast
presenting this award.” and we are looking for more as we know that showcasing
Susan Spencer, editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day, will be sharing positive role models will impact and inspire many.
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