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Thursday, April 28, 2011 - The Palace at Somerset Park |
Crossing Borders 2011 was another great success, with our highest attendance and most ever funds raised for the two beneficiary organizations. Thanks once again to our wonderful honorees, sponsors and guests.
The sponsors include; Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, Environmental Consulting, Inc., Team Capital Bank, Fenstermacher Construction Service, Inc., Comroe Advanced Power, Inc., Palin Westerhold, New Jersey Natural Gas, Genova, Burns & Giantomasi, DLA Piper LLP, PNC Wealth Management, Gibbons P.C., OTT Consulting, Inc., Northampton Community College, SESI Consulting Engineers, The Provident Bank, Wolff & Samson PC, Land Services USA, Inc., Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, LLC, Foundation Title, LLC, Alert Fire Protection, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, The Princeton Public Affairs Group, Roseland Property Company, Gelcor Realty, Inc., Fort Washington Expo Associates, LP, HFF, LP, Summit Management & Realty Co., Mountain Development Corp., Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, and Greg & Kristi Rogerson.
What is Crossing Borders?
Crossing Borders is an annual fund-raising event honoring women of superior achievement in real estate and economic development in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Proceeds from the event will benefit Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey and New Choices/New Options of Pennsylvania.
The Award Recipients for 2011 were:
JANE P. LONG, ESQ.
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.
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LORI GRIFA, ESQ.
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Why honor women in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
J.G. Petrucci Co., Inc. “crosses the border” as a leading design/builder in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Women throughout both regions have become a powerful force in our industry and deserve recognition for their outstanding efforts and achievements. An honoree from each state is selected to receive the Community Impact Award at the Crossing Borders event.
Click the "Download Form" icon for information on how to become a sponsor for Crossing Borders 2011. Contact Jennifer Restrepo at jrestrepo@jgpetrucci.com or (908) 730-6909 for individual event ticket information.
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Why we chose the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey and New Choices/New Options in Pennsylvania?
Since the event honors women for their achievements, having the proceeds benefit a woman’s charity seemed like the most appropriate fit. We chose Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey and New Choices/New Options of Pennsylvania because of what the organizations offer and accomplish. Both agencies are designed to enhance the employability and income of single parents and displaced homemakers—women who have lost their primary source of income due to divorce, separation, death, disability or active military deployment of a spouse and must therefore obtain or upgrade their skills for transition into the workforce. Through counseling coupled with their newly acquired skills guided by Displaced Homemakers Network and New Choices/New Options program, these women gain greater confidence and economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. |
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Why support Crossing Borders?
Becoming a displaced homemaker is not something that happens to “other” people. It affects everyone and could easily happen to you or someone you love—your mother, a sister or friend. Imagine being a stay at home mom busy with taking care of the house and children, running the kids to football and basketball practices, dance class and swimming lessons, doing laundry, cleaning and preparing the meals. Although having your hands full at all times, you are completely content with life as a devoted mother and housewife. Then unexpectedly your husband tragically dies, becomes permanently disabled or decides to leave the marriage. Suddenly, you find yourself facing life as a widow or in the middle of a divorce—your life now changed forever. Who will provide for your children, making sure the bills get paid and food is on the table? You will, but all you’ve known for so long is taking care of the home and family. Not only have you been out of the workforce all this time, you have no marketable skills to offer a company. |
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2010
Owner/Managing Partner, Dietrick Group, LLC
Principal, Newmark Knight Frank
2009
Q10 | G.S. Wilcox & Co.
Pennsylvania State Senate – 18th District
2008
Executive Director,
Hudson County Economic Development Corporation
Director; Government & Community Relations,
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA
2007
Regional President, Northeast Pennsylvania,
Wachovia Bank
President,
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
2006
Area Manager,
Jersey Central Power & Light
Senior VP, Finance & Administration,
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
2005
Director,
New Jersey Economic Development Association
Executive Director,
Manufacturers Resource Center
2004
Lehigh County Executive,
County of Lehigh
Mayor of Hillside,
Township of Hillside
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Thanks to the ongoing support of the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey and the New Choices/New Options program in Pennsylvania, women who find themselves in these life-altering situations have somewhere to turn. They are able to learn the skills and gain the confidence necessary to “pick up the pieces” and re-enter the workplace, enabling them to provide a stable lifestyle for their children. Through the proceeds raised by the Crossing Borders event, thousands of local women will benefit from your generosity and support. |
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