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Keynote Speaker: Angela Pipersburgh
Founder and President
Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
Angela Pipersburgh is President & CEO of Shaddai Marketing & Communications Inc. and the Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. Her passion for empowering business owners and teaching them how to excel in the marketplace has made her a highly sought-after consultant and inspirational speaker. Pipersburgh is also host of a radio talk show - Ministering in the Marketplace - a program that explores how faith can play a vital role in business.
Pipersburgh has broad communications, marketing and public relations experience working with major Fortune 500 companies as well as non-profit organizations. Spearheading public relations initiatives on projects such as Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ and Bishop T.D. Jakes’, Business of Believing Conference, Angela has the creative magic and energy to reach target audiences, generate impressive responses and produce outstanding results.
Angela established the Kingdom Chamber of Commerce to encourage, build-up and strengthen Christian business owners to operate their businesses by faith and stand as witnesses for God in the marketplace. The Chamber serves as a vehicle to bring Believers together to advance the Kingdom of God and their individual enterprises for the Lord Jesus Christ. Partners of the Chamber are committed to growing their business with Biblical principles. As President, she championed initiatives that provided Christian-owned businesses greater networking and business development opportunities. Under her leadership, the organization continues to flourish and grow.
She is happily married to her best friend Paul Pipersburgh for 20 years and God has blessed them with two beautiful gifts, Hailey Alexandra and Daniel Spencer. Pipersburgh is a member of Living Faith Christian Center in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Her mentor is Dr. Myles Munroe and one of favorite scripture verses is Matthew 6:33.
JON M. REGIS, M.D.
 Jon M. Regis, M.D. received his Bachelor and Medical Degrees from the University of North Carolina and completed his residency at Hahnemann Hospital and Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and began a professional career with Cooper University Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey, and Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, respectively. His keen sense of business application enabled him to assume the role of Ob/Gyn Medical Director at Episcopal Hospital, while subsequently acquiring the role of Medical Director at Vanguard. As Medical Director, Dr. Regis impressively met the total physician staffing and administrative requirements of Episcopal and Nazareth Hospitals' Ob/Gyn clinic divisions.
Dr. Regis is not only a skilled Ob/Gyn physician with additional training in Public Health Administration, but, during the past 25+ years, has also established himself as a talented and successful entrepreneur, being one of the first physician executives in the practice management industry.
Dedicated to the principle that “Access To Quality Healthcare Is a Right, Not A Privilege,” Dr. Regis developed a vision in 1985 to ensure that high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive medical services were provided to all patients, particularly those residing in primarily urban populations, and regardless of their ability to pay.
As a result of his dedication to service, as well as his careful evaluation of the needs of the communities, Dr. Regis developed RELIANCE MEDICAL GROUP (“Reliance”), a progressive, multi-specialty primary-care medical practice composed of a diverse, qualified team of medical professionals (i.e., physicians, mid-level providers and support staff) that, over the past two decades, have been committed to rendering a complete menu of services (i.e., Ob/Gyn, Pediatric, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine) to patients at several clinical facilities owned and/or operated by Reliance in various counties throughout New Jersey (i.e., Atlantic, Camden and Mercer).
Through Dr. Regis’ efforts and direction, Reliance has been instrumental in developing and providing an urban-based healthcare delivery system to address the countless needs of diverse inner-city patient populations.
Under Dr. Regis’ leadership, Reliance has contracted with hospitals, municipalities and school districts to provide much needed medical services in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. Reliance has provided a variety of services through this contractual arrangements, including emergency room coverage, obstetrical clinic coverage, mandated health department services, workers compensation services, childhood physicals, emergency services, and physician standing orders. Additionally, Reliance has established school-based healthcare service programs that have proven to be both successful and cost-efficient for local school districts.
Due to Dr. Regis’ expertise in providing healthcare services to varied populations and his reputation of supporting local communities, he produced a worldwide division, known as Reliance International, which has provided over $30 million in medical supplies, assistance, and training to several countries outside of the United States. In such regard, Dr. Regis has been invited into many West African nations to assist those governments with revitalizing and/or establishing their respective healthcare delivery systems.
During recent years, Dr. Regis has received numerous awards, including the New Jersey “Governor’s Cup for Entrepreneurial Excellence”. He was selected as one of SNJ Business People Magazine’s 2014 Executives of the Year and applauded him for this contributions and continued commitment to making South Jersey a great place to live, work, and raise a family. In addition, Dr. Regis has received recognition from the State Department of Health for his continued dedication to providing quality care to the urban communities throughout the State of New Jersey. Most recently, Reliance has received recognition of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the NCQA.
Lastly, Dr. Regis is a noted lecturer, and recognized as an expert in the healthcare delivery field and, as such, is invited regularly to speak at public forums concerning urban healthcare delivery issues.
Nanette Hunter
President/CEO, D-Unique Tools, Inc.
President, YourTools LLC
 Nanette Hunter is a native of Oakland, California. She is the President/CEO of D-Unique Tools Inc., a bay area company founded by her father Mike Hunter. She recently formed a new company YourTools LLC.
She was instrumental in targeting and developing accounts with Orco Construction, White Cap Construction, Ace Hardware, Do It Best and The Home Depot Hardware stores.
She has received The Home Depot Top Minority Supplier and The Home Depot Women Star Supplier awards. Her company has also been highlighted several times by The Home Depot during the National Minority Supplier Development Council and Women's Business Enterprise National Council conferences.
Ms. Hunter graduated from California State University, Hayward with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration. She is also a graduate of the Dartmouth College Tuck Executive Education Program and UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education Program.
Her work experience includes working in the banking industry, coordinating special events and developing youth programs.
Ms. Hunter has been a participant in the Entrepreneur Mentoring Program, an Inc. Magazine and William J. Clinton Foundation Partnership.
She was selected as the 2011 British Airways Face of Opportunity Winner. This program provides small business owners and entrepreneurs the critical tools for building business relationships abroad and stimulating growth through the power of face to face interaction. She traveled to China, France, and the United Kingdom to have face to face business meetings.
She enjoys traveling, camping, dragon boat paddling, bike riding and entertaining family and friends.
Bob Ferretti
President/CEO HotSauce 4 Good
 After 25 years in the corporate and academic worlds, I decided to follow two passions - service and food - by starting the company Hot Sauce 4 Good. With a goal of making a positive difference in the lives of the poor, I am excited to be able to use the profits from the sale of hot sauce in an unconventional way - by donating to charities that feed the hungry, educate the poor and provide support to entrepreneurs in third world countries. I am a huge believer in sustainability, philanthropy, social responsibility and personal responsibility and I am excited to share this with youth groups, high school and college students as well as corporate groups.
Bernadette P. Clayborne
 Bernadette Clayborne is a Christian woman, wife, mother and successful business entrepreneur. In addition to her ministry, “Behold His Glory,” she was the owner of the most influential African-American newspaper in Broward County, The Broward Times. Bernadette and her husband Keith and their Sons are the Largest Golden Krust Franchisees, owning 8 Restaurants in South Florida, with over 150 employees. She has been married for 35 years to Keith and they are the proud parents of 4 young men, 3 daughter in-laws and 4 amazing grand children.
Dr. Dave Burrows – Co-Owner Megabyte Computers, One Rib Publishing Company and Tech TC
 Dave Burrows began his business career in the early eighties as a Senior Youth Officer at the Ministry of Youth Sports and Community Affairs. He was selected to head a new program known at the time as the Small Business Center. The center was geared toward providing assistance to young persons wanting to start businesses. Mr. Burrows was instrumental in providing computer related assistance as well as financial projections and Business Plans. During this period he also hosted the Youth in Business Expo which was a program that exposed young persons in business to the general public through exhibitions and seminars. Dr. Burrows assisted many now prominent businesses with advice and information that would assist in their startup, acquiring of business loans and locating international business contacts.
David also began a series of businesses that have led to his current role as President and CEO of two businesses enterprises. Initially David began with a Lawn Care Service in partnership with teens. He later operated a small clothing business known as King David’s Fashions. A few years later he began Megabyte Computers which started out as a small computer company catering to computer learning that later branched out into hardware and software sales, networking and repairs.
Megabyte grew from a small business with just one employee to a major player in the local computer industry, employing several staff members in both the sales and technical fields. David is also president and CEO of a Publishing company known as One Rib Publications that specializes in book publishing, graphics, CD and DVD duplication, printing and audio visual productions. He has published text books, children’s books, educational books and biographies of both local and international authors.
Dr. Dave is married to his best friend Angela and they have two children Arri and Davrielle.
Shawn Forlenza
 Shawn Forlenza and his wife Ana are Founders of Pinnacle Plumbing and Heating a Full service plumbing and heating company, specializing in services for new construction, renovation, property maintenance, service, gas piping, HWH, drain cleaning, and video inspections. We also specialize in radiant and hot water base board heating. As a family owned and operated business we are able to provide a personal and prompt level of service you will not receive by any other plumbing contractor in the area. We have over 15 years of valuable hands-on experience in the industry. Our quality services are many, handling small and large jobs for residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Ocean County and surrounding areas. Shawn has been a part of the Chamber for since 2010. He is married to Ana, they have 5 children ages 2 to 16. They attend Calvary Chapel Berkeley in Bayville, NJ. Shawn’s favorite scripture is Psalm 27 and his hobbies include snowboarding, being outdoors, exercising and building things.
Valerie Robinson
 Valerie governs her life with “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. She and her husband are the Founders and President of Golden Gate Inc., an organization that has grossed more than a million a year in revenue. Valerie Robinson accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life has been working out her soul’s salvation every since.
Judith Blair
 Judith spearheads numerous prayer initiatives, and is actively involved in deliverance and spiritual warfare. In November of 2012 she launched 40 days of prayers over the Bahamas, ushering in 40 years of independence. Judy speaks on the power of God's Word, and forgiveness. Most recently, she experienced a home invasion where her life, the life of her son, and that of her grandson’s were threatened by a gunman with a loaded gun . Her story of love and forgiveness brings healing to individuals and families, and redefines our outlook on life.
Judith is a founding faculty professor at the College of The Bahamas . For many years Judith served as faculty advisor to the Student Christian Movement, and as chaplain to the Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas Judith is married to Leslie Blair and is the proud mother of 7 sons ,one of whom, deceased..A watchman on wall she lives what she teaches.
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