Impactful Women Association Empowers Women With Tools To Succeed As Business Owners

Online, October 28, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Morris County, New Jersey, Marisa Patawaran Tonnesen, Founder and President of Impactful Women Association ("IWA") is hosting the first monthly networking event for professional women at the Hanover Marriott Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey on November 10, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity for thriving like-minded women of all industries to network together as colleagues, while developing relationships.

The afternoon will feature Keynote Speaker - Judy Chapman, Founder and Editor of Garden State Women Magazine ("GSWM"). Judy will share her knowledge and expertise with a presentation on "How to Succeed as a Woman Business Owner." Judy launched GSWM to empower women to take control over every aspect of their lives. Today, GSWM is celebrating its 11th successful year and has emerged as one of New Jersey's most powerful and effective voices for women.

Marisa is also emerging as one of New Jersey's effective voices for women and is the motivating force behind IWA's successful launch, membership selection, and networking platform. She is assuring that IWA is the "premiere" women association. Marisa states, "IWA is more than milling about and collecting business cards. Our members look to enhance the value of membership through leadership and community service." Shirl David-Wynn, Vice President of IWA, states, "Marisa is a woman of high caliber and integrity who strives to connect and promote women for long-term relationships. She is passionate about IWA membership community's achievement and views its foundation as an investment in the future."

About Impactful Women Association
IWA is an exclusive organization for professional women and strives to be the standard of excellence while cultivating relationships which will leave a legacy that positively impacts our future generation of professionals and community leaders. IWA meets every second Tuesday of the month, alternating afternoons and evenings, at the Hanover Marriott Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey. Those interested in attending or would like additional information about IWA and its membership should email Marisa Patawaran Tonnesen at [email protected].