Wrestlers in Business Network to host networking event at NCAAs on March 19 at the NYAC

CLEVELAND - The New York City Chapter of Wrestlers in Business Network (WIBN), in conjunction with the NWCA Retired Coaches, will host a networking social on Saturday, March 19 from 2 - 5 p.m. for an enjoyable afternoon of networking between rounds of the NCAA Wrestling Tournament.

The event, being held at the historic and prestigious New York Athletic Club(180 Central Park South, NYC), will take place after Saturday’s medal round.For a $20 admission fee, attendees will enjoy appetizers, drinks and an excellent opportunity to network with other wrestling enthusiasts.

John Bardis, a former University of Wisconsin wrestler and successful business leader, will be the distinguished keynote speaker for the evening. He will discuss how wrestling influenced his life both personally and professionally.

Additional speakers presenting at the event include Bruce Baumgartner, Mike Moyer and John Licata. Baumgartner, a wrestling icon and America's only four-time Olympic wrestling medalist, will share his experience wrestling internationally for the New York Athletic Club.Moyer, executive director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, will highlight the current state of amateur wrestling. Licata, WIBN executive director, will explain the WIBN mission and the organization’s growth within the wrestling community.

WIBN will also present its Lifetime Leadership Award to Rob Larmore, WIBN Atlanta Chapter board president and national board member.

An RSVP is required to attend, as space is limited. Interested participants may register online at wrestlersinbusiness.org.  

The New York Athletic Club enforces a strict dress code. Attendees are strongly encouraged visit the NYAC website for details regarding acceptable attire.

About Wrestlers in Business Network

Wrestlers in Business Network (WIBN) is a non-profit organization that strives to unite the thousands of wrestlers that have retired from the sport and are now in their respective careers. The organization has evolved into a more prominent, member-focused organization that cares about supporting current and former wrestlers and the sport. The WIBN mission is to establish a community of wrestlers who commonly share in the interest of helping each other in business and in life, while supporting and strengthening the sport that made them who they are today. For more information about the Wrestlers in Business Network, visit wrestlersinbusiness.org.