WAYNE, NJ - Monday, April 23, 2018 - Valley National Bank sponsored the premiere Sistahs in Business EXPO (SIB Expo) held at the Ramada Plaza in Newark NJ on April 14th. Representatives from Retail Bank, Community Lending and Residential Mortgage attended along with over 700 participants throughout the course of the day. Most vendors present were businesses that are owned by women of color, the largest growing demographic of entrepreneurs. The event was hosted by Jasmine Sanders and Keynote Speakers included Hip Hop legend MC Lyte, and Wealth Expert Dr. Lynn Richardson. Newark’s own, Mayor Ras J. Baraka also made a guest appearance.
About the Sistahs in Business Expo
The Sistahs in Business Expo is a touring expo that aims to empower entrepreneurial women of color, and help them to make smarter business and financial decisions. The SIB Expo provides an accessible platform where women of color can significantly expand their reach and grow their businesses. The SIB Expo hosts events in Newark, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Columbia, SC; and Atlanta, GA.
About Valley National Bank
Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with over $29 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, Florida and Alabama. Valley National Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest in product innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable staff with a high priority on friendly customer service. For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visit www.valleynationalbank.com or call our Customer Service Center at 800-522-4100.