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Celebrating Women in Banking

 

Last week, NJBankers held our annual Banking on Women Conference at The Palace at Somerset Park, an inspiring day attended by nearly 300 bankers and business professionals from across New Jersey. 

 

Emceed by our Banking on Women Chair Suellen Arecchi of Manasquan Bank, the day featured insights into strategic thinking, perspectives from women serving on bank boards, strategies to outsource your overwhelm, ways to amplify impact, and much more.  

 

Thank you to all our members who attended the event and to our fantastic speakers and generous sponsors for making the day a success.

 

View more photos from the event here.  

 

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Veronica Ross of Kearny Bank Recognized as Woman of Impact 

 

During our Banking on Women Conference, Veronica Ross of Kearny Bank was honored with NJBankers Woman of Impact Award, given annually to an NJBankers member committed to the advancement of women in the banking industry, and whose leadership has created positive change.  

 

Veronica is Senior Vice President and Director of Engagement at Kearny Bank, where she provides strategic leadership for initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, enhance workplace culture, and advance organizational performance. She also leads Kearny Bank ChangeMakers, the Bank’s women in business program, where she champions educational opportunities, strategic support, and meaningful networking designed to foster the growth and success of women-owned businesses. 

 

Her leadership extends outside the bank, where she volunteers with numerous community organizations, including St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale, NCJW of Essex County Back 2 School, Executive Women of New Jersey, and the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. 

 

Congratulations Veronica and thank you for everything you do for the New Jersey banking community!

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Food Truck to Fight Hunger Coming to Trenton June 25

On June 25 from 12:00-4:00pm NJBankers will be hosting a food truck outside the New Jersey State House in Trenton.

 

We will match all food truck sales made during that time to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, furthering our work with this vital organization that supports children, families and seniors across the state. If you are in the area, please stop by.

 

Questions? Please contact Brittany Wheeler at bwheeler@njbankers.com 

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June 11, 2026: 

Yesterday, NJBankers held our Mid-Career Conference designed to empower experienced professionals to grow, lead with confidence, and reach new heights in their careers. It was a day filled with insights on strategic thinking and decision-making, owning your style, leadership skills, technology and innovation, and more.

The day was moderated by Margaux Howard of Valley Bank, the conference's Presenting Sponsor. Special thank you to Social Media Sponsor Columbia Bank and Event Sponsor ConnectOne Bank. And thank you to all our attendees and speakers for making the event a success! 

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