Caryl Bixon-Gordon Named as Finalist for New Jersey's Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Business Owners

Caryl Bixon-Gordon, president of Caryl Communications, Inc., has been named a top woman entrepreneur and business owner finalist in New Jersey by Own It Ventures, and New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

The special recognition commends leading women in business for their service, leadership and contribution to their communities and the state's economic recovery, according to Own It Ventures. Finalists will be judged for their innovation, community involvement, market potential, and advocacy for women. A gala reception will honor the winners on December 6.

"It is an honor to be nominated and recognized along with the many dedicated women entrepreneurs in the state," said Bixon-Gordon. "At Caryl Communications, we are passionate about the advancement of women in the workforce, which is synonymous with Own It Ventures' mission."

Founded in 1980, the award-winning public relations and marketing firm has continued to grow over the past two decades. Today, the company offers media relations, content, email and Internet marketing, events, social media and internal communications programs. The agency places its clients in the news, in print and online, and offers broad promotional services from seminars, to webinars, speaking opportunities, awards and direct marketing activities. Under her direction, the company has many long-term current clients involved in New Jersey residential and commercial real estate as well as in senior housing, healthcare, financial services, law, non-profits and industry organizations.

"I am very excited about the 2012 initiative in partnership with New Jersey Monthly Magazine that honors women business owners because women are the forerunners to the economic recovery of our state," stated Linda Wellbrock, Founder of Leading Women Entrepreneurs. "Over the last twenty years, women have surpassed men at twice the rate for starting their own companies. Our joint project presents phenomenal exposure for their efforts and the issue that finalists are listed in will reach over 750,000 households."