Monika Dixon is the Event Planning Chair Advisor for Project Captured. She is also JMP Global’s COO and the founder of the public relations, marketing, and social networking company, BeeCloser. Dixon is an expert marketing consultant and networker with a passion for connecting the community and helping others. A native of Poland, Dixon began BeeCloser in 2009 to connect Chicago’s broad Polish-American community with business opportunities, cultural events, and new networking possibilities in the Chicago area. Due to Dixon’s keen business perception, knack for networking, and passion for people, BeeCloser grew into a success that became a popular business in the community. Dixon has helped many clients succeed through generating publicity for them, while helping them stretch beyond their comfort zones to reach a wider audience. Dixon describes herself as an open-minded problem solver who loves to meet new people. Dixon also has a talent for fashion and creativity. She was named Chicago’s best-dressed businesswoman in the September 2011 issue of “CS Magazine” and was appointed as a fashion judge at various runway shows throughout the city. Dixon’s main focus, however, is on contributing to charities, while helping individuals succeed. In addition to being a savvy business woman, Dixon is a dedicated mother of two young children and recently added the cause BeeCloser Kids to her company.
Monika’s “I Am, I Do, I Like and I want” statement.
I am a mother, wife, and entrepreneur, who is very creative and driven. I have a passion for fashion and a love for bringing people together. I am also very active in many charities and I am involved with The Bear Necessities, Gift of Life Foundation & CINN Foundation.
I do public relations and specialty events for businesses and professionals looking to brand, market, and grow in their industry.
I like flowers, coffee, chocolates, fashion, reading, children…. and I like to do my best to always smile, as I have learned that it keeps me focused on happiness and uplifts those around me.
I want nothing more but to be happy every day and I’ve learned that I am happiest with my children and husband. I came to the United States from Poland by myself, and I want to continue to be an example for my children and others, that you can make any dream you have come true when you work for it.
My favorite quote is by Gandhi “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
