BCPWN June First Friday Lunch:
Women in Publishing -- Nella Veldran and Martha Fickinger of Best Version Media
Friday, June 2, 2023
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us at Allendale Bar & Grill in The Connelly Room for a plated lunch, cash bar, networking and presentation by Nella Veldran, Publisher, and Martha Fickinger, Account Executive, of Best Version Media -- the publishing powerhouse behind publications like Ridgewood Living, Franklin Lakes Living, and 42 other publications here in New Jersey.
Please feel free to bring a friend or colleague to this event. Walk ins are welcomed and encouraged.
About the Presenters:
Nella Veldran is a career publisher with more than 35 years in the industry. Before starting her own magazines, Nella was the VP and Publisher at several businesses to business publications based in NYC and Houston TX. The titles included Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas Investor, Successful Meetings, Incentive Magazine, Business Travel News, Meeting News and Progressive Grocer.
In 2019 Nella decided to invest in herself by starting her own exclusive, private community magazines. The Best Version Media opportunities leveraged her strengths and experience. She currently publishes and manages three magazines in Franklin Lakes, Ridgewood, and Glen Rock. She is also the Market Manager for Bergen County, overseeing 10 titles.
Martha Fickinger loves to empower entrepreneurial women women with tools to grow their brands. After working in the corporate fashion world for 17 years, Martha started a B to B consulting practice and a personal styling business.
As an Account Executive at Best Version Media, Martha helps to connect business owners with high value clients though a multi-channel platform which includes print, digital and social media elements.
Married for 28 years and mom to two college student sons, Martha serves the boards of YWCANNJ, College Club of Northern New Jersey and Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity.
This event is limited to 25 attendees. We will open a waiting list as well.
