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Don't just study business – experience it. Connect with industry leaders, sharpen skills in hands-on workshops, and unlock career opportunities that match your drive. We Mean Business.
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50
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26
Sponsors
32
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8. April, 2025 | 36 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, USA

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Speakers

Aaron Prendergast
Aaron Prendergast
Senior Proposal Analyst SAIC
Adam Witham
Adam Witham
Assistant Professor Salve Regina University, Department of Business & Economics
Andrea McHugh
Andrea McHugh
Founder Andrea McHugh Media
Andrew Siaba
Andrew Siaba
Manager, Financial Crimes Digital Asset Surveillance Fidelity Investments
Anthony Bruneau
Anthony Bruneau
New England Regional Manager Bogle Family Vineyards
Beth Welborn
Beth Welborn
Employee Experience & Wellbeing Manager Southcoast Health
Bonnie Kennedy
Bonnie Kennedy
Assistant Professor, Assistant Chair Salve Regina University, Department of Business & Economics
Brett Pelletier
Brett Pelletier
Chief Administrative Officer RIHousing
Brian Connors
Brian Connors
Managing Partner - Global Consultant Connors Davis Hospitality
Bronya Shillo
Bronya Shillo
Founder Fisher's Island Lemonade
Brooke Finocchiaro
Brooke Finocchiaro
Owner, Cofounder mend yoga
Charlie Holder
Charlie Holder
Mayor of Newport
Clancy Wolf
Clancy Wolf
Event Manager TD Garden
Crista Durand
Crista Durand
President & CEO Hospital for Special Care
David Bazarsky
David Bazarsky
Owner Samuel's Realty
Diane McNulty
Diane McNulty
CEO 360 Degrees Luxury Development
Don Troppoli
Don Troppoli
Sr. Managing Director, RM Webster Bank
Emma Zelepos
Emma Zelepos
Staff 2 Accountant Ernst & Young (EY)
Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar
Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar
Certified MLBPA Agent, Manager of Baseball Operations Octagon Baseball
Erin Donovan-Boyle
Erin Donovan-Boyle
President & CEO Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Gail Lowney-Alofsin
Gail Lowney-Alofsin
President & Founder Leadership at ALL Levels
Jack Murphy
Jack Murphy
CEO BankNewport
Jennifer Hyde
Jennifer Hyde
Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing BankNewport
Jennifer Romagnolo
Jennifer Romagnolo
Administrator Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation
Jill Gaffga
Jill Gaffga
Audit Associate KLR
Jordan Elster
Jordan Elster
Founder Unbox Boston
Josh Hohlfelder
Josh Hohlfelder
Vice President, Financial Advisor CAPTRUST
Justine Oliva
Justine Oliva
Directory of Policy & Research Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC)
Katelyn Aziz
Katelyn Aziz
Branch Director Robert Half
Kathryn Farrington
Kathryn Farrington
VP of Marketing & Community Partnerships Discover Newport, RI
Keith Kosoff
Keith Kosoff
National Business Director Syneos Health
Lisa Morrison
Lisa Morrison
Principal The Newport Group at Coldwell Banker Realty
Marie Morganelli
Marie Morganelli
Account Manager - Custom Exhibits T3 Expo
Maya Parady
Maya Parady
Lead Student Event Planner Salve Regina University
Megan Berninger
Megan Berninger
Director of Internal Events Fenway Park Events; Boston Red Sox
Mia Lupo
Mia Lupo
Sales Manager, Alternate Channels Via Carota Craft Cocktails
Michael Pelletier
Michael Pelletier
VP Retail Operations, North America Crocs Inc.
Mike Melillo
Mike Melillo
Founder, CEO Dockwa
Missy Varao
Missy Varao
Director & Department Chair - Business & Economics Salve Regina University
Nate Hohlfelder
Nate Hohlfelder
Manager - Transaction Advisory Group Alvarez & Marsal
Peter Hazlett
Peter Hazlett
Postdoctoral Fellow New York University
Rob Skeffington
Rob Skeffington
EVP PMG Credentialing
Ryan Camara
Ryan Camara
Vice President/HR Manager BankNewport
Sam Sacco
Sam Sacco
Senior Lecturer, Business and Economics Salve Regina
Secretary Liz Tanner
Secretary Liz Tanner
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce State of Rhode Island
Shay Greenman
Shay Greenman
Owner, Founder, Marketing Professional Shay Greenman Social
Teresa Starzecki
Teresa Starzecki
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics Salve Regina University
Tony Cerino
Tony Cerino
Financial Advisor UBS
Walter Andrews
Walter Andrews
General Manager Newport Marriott
Wayne Robinson
Wayne Robinson
Retired Staff VP FM

Program

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Stages
Bazarsky Lecture Hall (O'Hare 160)
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Registration & Breakfast

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Address

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Maya Parady
Charlie Holder
Gail Lowney-Alofsin

Sip, Savor, and Schmooze

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Brian Connors Brian Connors

From Athlete to Executive

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Mike Melillo Mike Melillo

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Finance Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Tony Cerino
Josh Hohlfelder
Sam Sacco

Startup Spotlight: Brooke Finocchiaro

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Brooke Finocchiaro Brooke Finocchiaro
O'Hare Lobby/Center for Business Outreach
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Headshots

10:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Refuel & Recharge

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Ochre Court
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Career/Internship Expo (Ochre Court)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception & Cocktail Hour (Ochre Court)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
O'Hare 103
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Dress to Impress: Corporate Workwear Edition

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Mia Lupo Mia Lupo

Women Who Mean Business

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kathryn Farrington
Crista Durand
Erin Donovan-Boyle
Secretary Liz Tanner

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Marketing Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Andrea McHugh
Shay Greenman
Jennifer Hyde
O'Hare 203
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Connections That Count

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Gail Lowney-Alofsin Gail Lowney-Alofsin

Referrals: Your Key to Getting the Job

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Rob Skeffington Rob Skeffington

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Sports Management Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar
Megan Berninger
Clancy Wolf
O'Hare 106
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

AI For The Win

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bonnie Kennedy
Aaron Prendergast

Accounting Meet & Greet

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Emma Zelepos
Jill Gaffga

Accounting Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Jill Gaffga
Nate Hohlfelder
Emma Zelepos
O'Hare 107
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Master Your Message: Communicate Professionally

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Jack Murphy Jack Murphy

Own Your Clock

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Don Troppoli Don Troppoli

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Economics Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Peter Hazlett
Adam Witham
Justine Oliva
O'Hare 120
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

The Path to Professionalism

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Secretary Liz Tanner Secretary Liz Tanner

Adulting Decoded

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Andrew Siaba Andrew Siaba

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Healthcare Administration Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Beth Welborn
Jennifer Romagnolo
Crista Durand
O'Hare 141
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Entrepreneurship Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Bronya Shillo
Jordan Elster
Rob Skeffington
O'Hare 262 CL
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Ace the Interview

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Teresa Starzecki Teresa Starzecki

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Sales Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Michael Pelletier
Keith Kosoff
Anthony Bruneau
O'Hare 264
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Real Estate Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Diane McNulty
Lisa Morrison
Brett Pelletier
David Bazarsky
O'Hare 109
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

The Art of Salary Negotiation Roundtable Discussion

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ryan Camara Ryan Camara

Crafting the Ultimate Business Resume Roundtable

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Katelyn Aziz Katelyn Aziz

Refuel & Recharge - Lunch & Activities O'Hare Lobby

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Global Careers Panel

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Wayne Robinson
Marie Morganelli
Brian Connors

Exhibitors

Bank Newport
Bank Newport
Newport Restaurant Group
Newport Restaurant Group
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young
Kendall Logan Roy
Kendall Logan Roy
Siemens
Siemens
Ryan-Designs
Ryan-Designs
Citrin Cooperman
Citrin Cooperman
Advanced Remarketing Services
Advanced Remarketing Services
Rite Solutions
Rite Solutions
ALKU
ALKU
Luke's Lobster
Luke's Lobster
Boys & Girls Club of Newport
Boys & Girls Club of Newport
Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking
The Newport Harbor Island Resort
The Newport Harbor Island Resort
Island Time Catering
Island Time Catering
Newport Marriott
Newport Marriott
Big Weather Gear
Big Weather Gear
Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal
Age Ambassador
Age Ambassador
YoPro
YoPro
Robert Half
Robert Half
Salve Regina University Graduate and Professional Studies Program
Salve Regina University Graduate and Professional Studies Program

Contact information

Event location
Event date:
8. April, 2025
Event location:
36 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Organizer:
Newport [email protected]
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