Spring
Out in Style Packs a Crowd at Trump World Bar
By: SACW |
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 When
you wonder why so many people from around the world
are drawn to New York City, just come to a Swiss American
Council of Women event.
On
Tuesday, March 25th the doors of Trump World Bar drew
in a professional and talented crowd of Swiss, international
and American professionals who value the importance
of international networking.
The
evening was humming with a dynamic and positive air
of energy as guests exchanged business cards and conversations
in French, Italian, German and English made you feel
like you were back in Switzerland. Swiss women who
have made a new life in the United States were thrilled
to have found a platform to share their stories, make
new friends, meet key contacts in the Swiss and American
business community. Guests eagerly exchanged stories
of personal and professional challenges and triumphs,
stories of self re-invention and optimism for the
future, while others more experienced business owners
were mentoring an aspiring entrepreneur.
 Distinguished
guest, Mrs. Ambassador Regula Bubb, wife of the Consul
General of Switzerland in New York attended the event
to personally meet the women of her community. She
received a warm welcome by Swiss women who have not
connected with their Swiss roots in a long time. A
wonderful example of Helvetia’s poise and charm,
Mrs. Ambassador Regula Bubb was
honored at the event as “Honorary Ambassador
to Swiss Women in the United States” and was
given a plaque of Lady Liberty.
Terry
Jackson and Elizabeth Daly of the New York City Mayor’s
Office for International Business attended the event
and talked with guests interested in doing business
in New York City. Their commitment to promoting international
trade in New York City is conveyed in their many years
of support they have given to the cause of the Swiss
American Council. We thank them for their belief in
strengthening the international role and leadership
of women and supporting foreign business in New York
City with quality assistance.
To
achieve its vision of providing professional visibility
for it’s members, every SACW event features
members who have the chance to introduce their company
to guests. Featured companies of the evening included
SwissNYC, Bambe Levine Public Relations, and Reich
Communications. The common message of these companies
expressed the importance of providing services to
foreign companies entering the American market and
minimizing their risk with local market knowledge.
 Some
of Our Guests included Deputy Consul General Daniel
Haener, representatives of Chocolate Frey (a successful
newcomer to the American market), Lukas Fitze (Swissroots.com
program manager)., and professional Swiss women from
Donna Karan (Anita Joos), the banking industry (Christa
Schanz), law firms (new member Merrie Jeanne Webel,
Anastasia Tonello, Lucy Gordon), design firms (Denise
Ducray, Elise Hilpert, Suzanne Simonelli), public
relations and marketing companies (JM Byington, Cohen
Communications, Primedia), artists (Sue Mathys), education
and research (Priska Gysin), representatives from
the healthcare (Kati Moser of The Healthcare Enhancement
Company) and wellness industry (Caludia Bayr, Monica
Howden, Ursula Hautle), Web design/hosting (Pearl
Baeni; Jon Gilbert of Videotex), insurance industry
(new member Jane Calderon), and many others.
SACW
events are co-ed and welcome men who support the international
role and leadership of women and seek a transatlantic
networking platform. Guests included Sal Linzalone
from Limores.net, Sylvan Cnafor from the real estate
investment company Mallet, Leo Gonzales of Business
Networking Events Magazine, Fredy Nyffeler (Chief
Financial Officer of Vontobel), a
long time supporter of SACW with his lovely wife Lourdes
Nyffeler, to name
a few.
We
once had someone call and ask…
“Is
this one of those women’s organizations that
hate men?”
After
a good chuckle about this question, our reply was…
“Globalization
doesn’t have room for hatred, only partnership.
Come and join us one evening and witness why our organization
keeps growing.”
On
March 25th, Trump World Bar hosted the birth of many
partnerships and opportunities. We hope you come to
our next event and look beyond your borders for new
opportunities while meeting and making new friends
and creating new opportunities thtrough our network
of international members and partners.
Special
Thanks:
We thank Dawn Durnam, Kenneth McClure and the entire
team of Trump World Bar and Hospitality Holdings for
providing a premier location. Without their generosity
and their fantastic staff, this event would not have
been possible.
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