Business Panel Bios

MEET THE BUSINESS PANEL

MODERATOR - Donna Miller, Entrepreneur, C3 Workplace
Donna is a business and community leader, a speaker, an educator and an entrepreneur who is passionate about seeing small businesses thrive. Her team has helped well over 2,000 companies to start and grow by providing back office support, bookkeeping, educational programs and office space. She believes in the power of collaboration (C3=Connect, Collaborate, Community) and that companies should be a force for good. She is the recipient of numerous awards, she is a sought-after speaker and in her “spare” time she is on the board of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. She is a regular blogger and can often been found on a beach writing. Follow Donna on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and visit her website.

Stew Leonard Jr., President & CEO, Stew Leonard's
Stew Leonard's welcomes 20+ million visitors a year to its six family owned and operated food stores in Connecticut and New York. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having "the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store” in the country, the company has earned worldwide acclaim for its distinctive approach to retailing and customer service. Stew Leonard’s has been featured in two books by management expert Tom Peters and on FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Stew and his family have been recognized for supporting children’s water safety through their foundation. Follow Stew on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit his website.

Terrie O'Connor, Founder and Broker Owner, Terrie O'Connor Realtors
Terrie O'Connor founded Terrie O'Connor Realtors following a successful career in real estate sales and management. As daughter and then wife of U.S. Naval officers, Terrie lived in many places worldwide and attended University in London, well preparing her for her career. In 26 years, she has grown her company to 9 locations and approximately 400 sales associates and offers a full complement of real estate services. Terrie is past Chairperson of the Board and first woman president of the Builders Association of northern NJ. She is long time resident of Bergen County, and her many volunteer activities and professional memberships demonstrate her deep commitment to her community. Follow Terrie on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit her website.

Craig Kunisch, Restaurateur, Mahwah Bar & Grill
Craig is owner and operator of two restaurant properties, the Allendale Bar & Grill and the Mahwah Bar & Grill. As a fourth-generation restaurateur Craig has seen many changes in the business climate, including competition, ups and downs in the economy and fluctuation in surrounding businesses. Viewing business as a marathon, not a sprint, Craig has remained successful by focusing on what he calls the inside climate - quality, value and a superior level of hospitality. Craig is Chairman of the NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association and in 2016 the Kunisch Family was honored with the Gold Plate Award. The Kunisch family supports many local charities, most recently the REED Foundation for Autism. Follow Craig on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit his website.

Cindy Myer, President, Ridgewood Moving Services
Under Cindy’s leadership, Ridgewood Moving Services has grown from a boutique business to an award-winning relocation, inventory management, and custom storage firm serving residential, corporate, and commercial clients. Widely respected for her business acumen, Cindy is active in numerous business and industry associations, has been recognized as a leading woman entrepreneur by NJ Biz and Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ), and was named Mahwah Regional Chamber Citizen of the Year in 2014. A sought-after speaker who has been featured in print publications and on cable television, she is known for her generous support of community-based non-profit organizations. Follow Cindy on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and visit her website.

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