NAPW To Bring Ultimate Networking Event For Professional Women To NYC

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) will host its National Networking Summit in New York City on Friday, November 6. The event is the last in a three-city event that included stops in Chicago and Los Angeles.

"Networking is an essential career-building and advancement tool," said NAPW President Star Jones. "Events like this allow attendees to leverage the power of our well-connected network of more than 775,000 professional women to their advantage."

Held at the Metropolitan Pavilion, the day begins at 11 a.m. with the NAPW Foundation Luncheon presented by GEICO. Renowned crisis management expert Judy Smith (inspiration behind ABC's hit show Scandal) is the keynote speaker. Tickets to the luncheon are $75 per person, with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Dress for Success and Girls Inc. Seating is available for 250 guests.

Following the 90-minute luncheon, job seekers can visit the Career Pavilion to meet prospective employers from 24 Hour Fitness, Boehringer Ingelheim, Carey Limousine, Frontier Communications, KPMG, McDonald's, New York University and the US Olympic Committee, among others. The event also features the "Whole Woman Keynote Power Panel" presented by ADP and the "Whole Woman Power Panel: Powering through the Balancing Act" presented by Act-1 Group; networking Meet-Ups; educational sessions; "Photos for Philanthropy" with Ms. Jones; and the NAPW Mall, where sponsors and members will exhibit their businesses, products or services.

"Our Summit has something for every woman—from job seekers to entrepreneurs to business executives," said Ms. Jones. "It's the perfect place to build your network, promote your business or meet your next employer."

The Summit is open to the public from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Admission is $100, with discounts for NAPW members based on their membership tier. Register online and learn more about the event at NYSummit.napw.com.

About NAPW
NAPW defines success as "owning your own power." As the nation's largest, most-recognized networking organization for professional women—spanning virtually every industry and profession—NAPW is a powerfully vibrant networking community with more than 775,000 members, over 200 Local Chapters and a growing virtual eChapter. NAPW members have diverse backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and lifestyles with one common bond – their ability to succeed.

SOURCE The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)