By: Shimmy Blum

It was a day full of action and opportunity for the crowd at the 2016 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference,�which was held on Wednesday at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. A diverse�crowd of men and women can from far and wide � throughout the United States and around the world ��to enjoy the Jewish community�s premier B2B event.

In the eight hours between when the doors opened and the Expo�s grand finale concluded, countless�promising relationships formed, and invaluable guidance and resources were taken advantage of.

You could not help but be amazed at the speakers lineup at the morning business conference. Marketing�guru Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg delivered a slew of practical tips on how to make a successful sales pitch,�both in person and through advertising mediums. The legal panel with prominent business attorneys E.�David Smith Esq. and Dror Futter Esq. followed. The attorneys shared their experiences on how proper�legal and accounting planning increases a business� value and prevents many headaches, and fielded�audience questions.

All eyes were on stage when Jason Dov Greenblatt, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of�The Trump Organization, shared his experiences leading to his current position. The frum father of six�and leading advisor on Israel and Jewish community issues discussed his experiences advancing in the�business world and expressed his admiration for his boss, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump,�and Mr. Trump�s children. He then fielded audience questions during a Q & A session moderated by Dr.�David Lieberman.

Duvi Honig, founder and director of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and J-Biz Expo,�presented an award to Mr. Greenblatt for his efforts on behalf of our community�s economic issues. Mr.�Honig and Mr. Greenblatt have worked closely together in recent months.

The final speaker of the business conference was Kivi Bernhard, a fixture at elite business events�throughout the world, delivered a riveting keynote address elaborating on his unique �Leopardology��business philosophy. The frum native of South Africa explained the successful predatory practices of the�African leopard and how that translates to business. His address was peppered with fascinating�anecdotes of how he built his diamond business from scratch.

Following the conference, throughout the afternoon, the main J-Biz B2B expo floor was rocked with�energy and person-to- person networking. A long list of businesses, ranging from major banks and credit�card companies, to innovative community based businesses of all sizes, featured attractive booths�showcasing their services and offering souvenirs to attendees. Exhibitors spanned the gamut of services�that individuals and businesses in all industries can enjoy: marketing, accounting, E-commerce,�educational, real estate and construction, media, transportation, business coaching and more.

�The expo wasn�t focused specifically on my industry,� relates Chaim Smith of Selfie Terminal, a hot�attraction at parties and events, �but there were so many people who were interested in our product, or�connected us to someone else who is. That�s the power of networking.�

In addition, while the B2B networking was on going, there were intriguing live business game shows,�professional workshops, and a Women in the Workforce panel, taking place.

The grand finale of the event was �The Accelerator� investors panel moderated by Shea Rubenstein,�where four lucky entrepreneurs from New York, Lakewood, Toronto and Israel presented their�innovative new products onstage. They were questioned by the four �sharks� – seasoned investors�Morton Davis, Rabbi Gedaliah Weinberger, Danny Lemberg and Gershon Bassman � who discussed�potential long term investment and partnership.

The significance of our community�s business activities at J-Biz Expo was picked up by media outlets�throughout the world, including in the secular media. �It is a tremendous Kiddush Hashem to witness�the achdus and synergy of yidden helping each other succeed in parnassah,� says Mr. Honig. �B�ezras�Hashem, we will continue offering innovative networking resources through the Orthodox Jewish�Chamber of Commerce in the months ahead.�

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