The Business & Professionals (B&P) network strengthens relationships among Jewish professionals through education, networking and communal and philanthropic engagement. We aim to provide opportunities to expand your professional and social circles while making a meaningful difference in our community.
Priority Areas of Focus
CJP hosts several general networking opportunities throughout the year that will appeal to all business professionals with the goal of encouraging networking and engagement across the entire Jewish community.
Open to professional advisors in the estate planning community and our nonprofit partners, the goal of our Professional Advisory Network (PAN) is to create meaningful relationships that will ultimately advance the philanthropic interests of the Jewish community.
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Open to all Jewish lawyers, judges, law students and other legal professionals. Events provide members and other attendees an opportunity for networking, learning and community engagement, including CLE opportunities. The key signature event for this group is the Tax & Legal Conference held in collaboration with the Arizona Community Foundation.
Open to all Jewish professionals in the real estate, mortgage and finance industries. Events provide opportunities for networking, learning and community engagement, including our annual economic outlook.
Offers opportunities for Jewish professionals to network with others in the technology and engineering industries. Members are invited to attend unique events featuring the newest innovations in technology, exclusive tours and opportunities to learn from industry experts.
A fellowship of Jewish healthcare professionals dedicated to educational, social, and philanthropic activities that focus on the betterment of Jews in need locally, in Israel and around the world. The Maimonides Society provides a unique opportunity for collegial socializing and networking and integrates medical and Jewish concerns to demonstrate the contributions health professionals can make to support the Jewish community.
Past Speakers & Topics
2021: Steve Akers presented:
2020: Christopher R. Hoyt addressed:
2019: Sam Donaldson provided a federal tax update:
2018: Turney P. Berry discussed the 2017 Tax Act, the shift in planning from estate taxes to income taxes, the Uniform Directed Trust Act and charitable giving:
2017: Sam Donaldson provided a federal tax update:
2016: Natalie Choate addressed retirement benefits:
2015: Sam Donaldson provided a federal tax update:
2014: Steve Trytten addressed estate and charitable planning for retirement assets:
2013: Sam Donaldson provided a federal tax update:
2012: Christopher R. Hoyt addressed:
2011: Sam Donaldson provided a federal tax update:
2010: Erik Dryburgh presented “Hot Topics in Estate Planning” including:
2009: Sam Donaldson provided a federal tax update:
2008: Larry Katzenstein presented “A Potpourri of Charitable Planning Tricks and Traps,” including:
2007: Jon and Eileen Gallo addressed:
2006: Christopher R. Hoyt addressed:
2005: Stanley Johanson addressed:
2004: Conrad Teitell addressed various topics related to charitable gift planning
2003: Jeffrey Pennell addressed:
2002: Natalie Choate presented on retirement planning issues
2001: Ed Beckwith and Steve Leimberg addressed:
2000: Terry Simmons and Neal Kurn addressed:
Other past national speakers prior to 2000 include:
Connecting professionals with each other is something I am extremely passionate about! If you are looking for ways to grow your business, network with other professionals, and engage in meaningful programs, contact me now and find out how you can get involved.
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