“I realized my success would be based on my being proactive,” said Dr. Zahava Berkowicz, founder and clinical director of IMMA, a family wellness and acupuncture practice in Northbrook. Recounting her path to setting goals and building her business, Dr. Berkowicz was one of four featured speakers at “EmpowerHer 2024,” a goal-setting roundtable and networking event sponsored by JNDC and The Jewish Woman Entrepreneur, Jan. 31 at the Bernard Horwich JCC. 

The program drew more than 40 business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals, hailing from the East Loop to West Rogers Park and Lincolnwood to the northwest suburbs, to a program geared to providing an inspiring exchange of ideas, insights, and strategies, and to promoting economic vitality in the Jewish community.

“Working everyday to build my business and juggle my client’s needs, I found it so invigorating to hear what other women in my position had to say and to learn from their experiences.  I got some great ideas for improving and growing my business,” said Haylee Schwartz, a Gold Coast real estate agent.

Speakers included Talia Mashiach, founder and CEO of Eved, a global payment platform for events, media and entertainment; Wendy Margolin, CEO, Sparkr Marketing, and Laura Luckman Kelber, Chief Marketing Office, Double Good.

“It was so inspiring to hear from the speakers about their career paths, and the tools they use to set goals for their business,” said Mimi Russell Polsky, owner of Lolipop Gifts. “I’m excited to use what I’ve learned as I continue my business journey.”

Sponsors included Illinois Sen. Ram Villivalam and Rep. Kevin Olickal.