HJ Sims and the Palm City Chamber of Commerce Announce Inaugural Event to Advocate and Celebrate Women in Business

PALM CITY, FL– HJ Sims, wealth management, investment banking and institutional services firm founded in 1935, Rebecca Beckett, CFP®, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, and the Palm City Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the inaugural Women in Business Summit on September 22, 2022 at Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City, FL.

Coinciding with American Business Women’s Day to advocate and celebrate women in business and leadership positions throughout the community; the summit will feature exhibits, sessions and insights by local, accomplished businesswoman. Topics will range from finance, education, business management to health & wellness in order to provide attendees with valuable knowledge, tools and resources that emphasize the issues directly impacting today’s businesswomen.

“We are looking forward to this special day, and are thrilled to be able to host an event of this caliber. In fact, we have extended an invitation to all of our local, female dignitaries of Martin County, and plan to commemorate the summit with a ribbon cutting ceremony just before the official kick-off at 2pm.” stated Missi Campbell, Executive Director of the Palm City Chamber of Commerce.

Speakers include: Rebecca Beckett, CFP®, HJ Sims; Amanda Foster, Mortgage Specialist, Zarro Mortgage Group; Joan Goodrich, Executive Director, Martin County Business Development Board; Dr. Lisa Grassam, Chiropractor and Owner, Grassam Spine & Wellness Center; Donna Linton, Reverse Mortgage Advisor, Zarro Mortgage Group; Jill Marasa, Director of Development, Ashley Capital; and Joanne Zarro, President, Zarro Mortgage Group.

Exhibitors include: Ashley Capital, Capstone IT, Colorado Pawn & Jewelry, Crafted the Store, Dultmeier Photography, Eagle Insurance, Grassam Spine & Wellness Center, Hell Gate Sea Dragons, HJ Sims, Inner Truth Project, Martin County Business Development Board, N2 Architecture, O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection, Pampered Chef Independent Consultant, Personal Training by Celeste, Sandhill Cove, Schaffer Mortgage Corporation, Skin Serenity Spa, White Glove Moving & Storage and Zarro Mortgage Group.

The summit will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on September 22 at the Palm City Community Center at Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City, FL. For more information and to RSVP to attend this free event, visit hjsims.com/2022-women-in-business-summit/.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM: Rebecca Beckett: 561.620.2173 | [email protected]

ABOUT HJ SIMS: Founded in 1935, HJ Sims is a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm. Headquartered in Fairfield, CT, Sims has nationwide investment banking, private wealth management and trading locations. Member FINRA, SIPC. Testimonials may not be representative of another client’s experience. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.  Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterInstagram.

ABOUT PALM CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

The Palm City Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to serve as the principal advocate of the community and its businesses, acting as the catalyst in promoting the economic development of the Palm City area, stimulating jobs, and improving the quality of life.  We actively participate in our local community to strengthen Martin County and all it has to offer to our residents and visitors.

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2022 Women in Business Summit

Palm City Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Summit
Sponsored by Rebecca Beckett, CFP®, HJ Sims

Date & Time: Thursday, September 22, 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Charlie Leighton Park | Palm City Community Center | 2701 SW Cornell Ave. Palm City, FL

We would like to invite you to the Women in Business Summit on September 22, 2022, which is American Business Women’s Day. We are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor for this inaugural event to advocate and celebrate women in business.

Join us for relevant, spirited discussions and presentations from accomplished, local businesswomen on topics ranging from finance, education, business management and health & wellness. Discover, support and network with local businesswomen as they showcase their products and services. 

Photos from the Event

Meet the Speakers

Rebecca-Beckett

Rebecca Beckett, CFP®

Senior Vice President

HJ Sims

Donna

Donna Linton

Reverse Mortgage Advisor

Zarro Mortgage Group

Amanda

Amanda Foster

Mortgage Specialist

Zarro Mortgage Group

Jill-Marasa_Ashley Capital

Jill Marasa

Director of Development

Ashley Capital

Joan Goodrich_Martin County Bus Dev Board

Joan Goodrich

Executive Director

Martin County Business Development Board

Joanne Zarro

Joanne Zarro

President

Zarro Mortgage Group

Dr-lisa-grassam_Grassam Chiropractic

Dr. Lisa Grassam

Chiropractic Specialist

Grassam Spine & Wellness Center

Agenda

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Exhibits

2:10 pm – 2:35 pm

Tools You Can Use…
Speaker: Jill Marasa, Ashley Capital

2:40 pm – 3:05 pm

Mortgage Products & Credit in Today’s Environment
Speakers: Joanne Zarro; Amanda Foster; Donna Linton, Zarro Mortgage Group

3:10 pm – 3:35 pm

Women & Money: Challenges, Successes and Strategies
Speaker: Rebecca Beckett, CFP®, HJ Sims

3:40 pm – 4:05 pm

Top 10 Resources You Should Know (and Use)
Speaker: Joan Goodrich, Martin County Business Development Board

4:10 pm – 4:35 pm

The Power Of A Woman
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Grassam Smith, Grassam Chriopractic and Wellness Center

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