NGN Business Summit: The Expansion Era

This is more than a business event — it’s a movement.

On Thursday, August 14th, step into The Expansion Era at the historic Vanderbilt Estate in Madison, NJ — where strategy meets soul, and ambition meets alignment.

This summit is for entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and legacy-builders ready to grow with intention. Whether you're in your first year or scaling your team, this room was built for you.

What to expect:
✨ Action-packed workshops on brand, business, and visibility
✨ Powerful keynotes that challenge and charge you up
✨ Breakout sessions like:

• Big Business Energy
• The Empire Blueprint
• Money Moves Only
• The Circle That Builds You

👥 Connect with 200+ aligned business owners, service providers, and creatives
💼 Meet 20 curated vendors + small business resources (SBA, NJEDA, PNC, SBDC & more!)
🎤 Access panel discussions, strategy sessions, and networking built for your growth

This is the room where clarity expands, confidence rises, and legacy begins.

Come for the strategy. Stay for the soul. Leave with your next level in motion.

📍 Location: Vanderbilt Estate at FDU, Madison, NJ

If you are interested in exhibiting, contributing to our swag bags, or sponsoring this event, click this link to contact us!

Our schedule:

💼 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Arrival, Check-in + Coffee in the Gardens
• Grab your badge, morning coffee, and connect with new faces
• Light networking and guided connections
• Stroll the vendor hall + settle in

🎤 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening Keynote: Big Business Energy
Featuring Lyndsay Kilpatrick, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Kicking off the day with inspiration, strategy, and expansion mindset
• Welcome from Gabby + recognition of partners and sponsors

💡 10:15AM – 11:25 AM | Breakout Sessions – Round 1

(Choose two of four)

1. The Empire Blueprint – Scaling smart with systems, structure, and strategy with the SBDC of Morris County
2. Brand That Stands – Positioning your business with confidence and clarityto scale with Ati Grinspum
3. The Circle That Builds You – Curating your network and building aligned collaborations with Krista Little of Self Care Social
4. Money Moves Only – Making confident financial decisions, pricing powerfully, and funding your vision with our Premium Bank Sponsor

🎙 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Founder Stories: Building the Next Generation of Impact-Driven Businesses
– Hear powerful stories from women building the next generation of mission-driven businesses:
• Lulu Guerrero – The Hidden Hues of Motherhood
• Nayel Olivares – Luscious Wellness Medspa
• Veronika Popyk – Heron Design Studio
• Elena Tedeschi – Well Rooted Kitchen
• Jo White – The Ambitious Nutritionist
• Sapphire Aragon – Devine Alignment

🍽 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch in the Italian Gardens
– Enjoy a catered meal, reflection cards, and themed tables for deeper conversation.

🔥 1:20 PM – 2:00 PM
Founders on Fire Panel
– Moderated by a surprise guest (to be announced!)
– Featuring trailblazing founders sharing bold moves, mission-driven growth, and hiring before you're ready.

💼 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions – Round 2 (Choose two):
• Speaking & Storytelling – Build your public speaking career with a special guest
• Socials That Scale – Book out your business through social media with Cristal Jacobo of She is Made for More
• Sustainable Business Practices – With the Small Business Administration
• The Future of Community – Monetizing connection with Ingrid Zapata Read of Grow With Community

✨ 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Aligned & Amplified
— Founder spotlights featuring Deby Marchetti of The Womb Spa and Emily Keith of Thrive Embodied Arts. Intimate stories on alignment, embodiment, and building boldly.

💫 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks + Giveaways
— Final words from Gabby
— Sponsor appreciation + gift announcements
— One last moment of magic to close out your Expansion Era

If you are interested in exhibiting, contributing to our swag bags, or sponsoring this event, click this link to contact us!

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