On a cold winter's night in Kingston, Pennsylvania, more than 70 people gathered for the CHYE “Huddle” business networking event, a special seminar offering inspiration, mentoring, and networking.Full text
On a cold winter's night in Kingston, Pennsylvania, more than 70 people gathered for the CHYE “Huddle” business networking event, a special seminar offering inspiration, mentoring, and networking.
The event, held at the new Kingston Kosher Bagel Bar, was packed with attendees from far and wide.
rabbi Yehoshua Verde Event co-organizer CHYE explained: “Our mission at Huddle is to help communities take advantage of business opportunities,” he said.
The evening began with an inspiring keynote address: Chuck Cohen, Managing Director of Benco Dental. Mr. Cohen shared 10 important business lessons with the group, including the importance of networking, customer visits, and having the right processes and structures in place.
Following the lecture, a mentor exchange roundtable was held. Tables were set up around the room, each featuring a different industry leader to answer questions related to their specific area of expertise, such as:
1. Grow your business – led by local businessmen Rob Friedman and Jeff Sirota
2. Business Strategy – Led by successful asset manager Jeff Davidowitz
3. Warehouse Strategy – Led by Yanky Bruk of Digital Pavilion
4. Technology Industry Trends – Led by Mendel Kramer, Senior Software Engineer at Meta
The event featured a special appearance by the Mayor of Kingston and a delegation of elected officials. The Mayor spoke about his drive to help local businesses thrive and his determination to always be there for local entrepreneurs.
event coordinator Mendel Erlenwein “This event could not have been more successful. It was an opportunity to showcase the great business community that is growing here in Kingston and take advantage of networking opportunities right in our backyard.”
“This event highlights the tremendous growth of Kingston's Jewish community and the fact that it has become an asset to the local area in terms of commerce and economic development,” he said. Motti Hershkopf, local philanthropist and owner of Bagel Bar, Kingston Kosher, and Kosher Deli. “I really enjoyed working with Yehoshua from CHYE. I look forward to the next event.”
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the event committee for hosting this event. Mendel Erlenwien, Jeff Sirota, Shmuley Hirschkopf, Alix Sirota, Michael Cutlerand Mendel Posner.
