Background
Jane Plitt was born on the 19th of March, 1948 in Suffern, New York, United States, the daughter of George and Rose (Wollowitz) Plitt.
1969
Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
Jane Plitt studied at Cornell University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969.
Jane Plitt
(The story of how entrepreneur Martha Matilda Harper creat...)
The story of how entrepreneur Martha Matilda Harper created America's first retail franchise network, a radical new business model that encouraged other women to own businesses, to enrich themselves spiritually and financially, and even to marry all on their own terms.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0815606389/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(An inspiring picture book for young children with engagin...)
An inspiring picture book for young children with engaging questions that will encourage them to consider all possibilities for their future and to also do good simultaneously. Based on the real-life and success of a poor servant girl, Martha Matilda Harper, who creates modern franchising worldwide and invents the reclining shampoo chair. Encourages boys and girls to dare to dream and pursue their future with determination.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LYFXF2/?tag=2022091-20
2017
(This is a fictionalized young adult story of an extraordi...)
This is a fictionalized young adult story of an extraordinary Canadian immigrant woman who transforms her life. It is a Cinderella/Rapunzel story with a twist. Martha Matilda Harper rescues herself and thousands of other poor women. Discover how and why she invents the first reclining shampoo chair and launches modern franchising and ends up with over 500 franchises worldwide. She came to the U.S with $60, a jug full of special hair tonic, a formula, and a determination to break out of servitude after 25 years. Cheer her on and be inspired to dare to pursue your own dreams.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YCKZ8F/?tag=2022091-20
2018
Jane Plitt was born on the 19th of March, 1948 in Suffern, New York, United States, the daughter of George and Rose (Wollowitz) Plitt.
Jane Plitt studied at Cornell University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969.
Jane Plitt began her career as a labor relations manager at Rochester Telephone Corporation in Rochester in 1969. From 1969 to 1971 she was a staff assistant in labor relations, then she served as a manager of staff development until 1973. From 1973 to 1975 she was an Executive director of the National Organization for Women in Chicago.
Plitt served as a Consultant for Cresap McCormick and Paget from 1975 to 1976. In 1977-79 she was a business ombudsperson at New York State Department of Commerce. From 1979 to 1996 Jane was President of JP Associates and its arbitrator in 1979. She also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Rochester from 1996 to 2007.
Jane Plitt wrote "Martha Matilda Harper and the American Dream: How One Woman Changed the Face of Modern Business" in 2000, "Martha's Magical Hair" in 2017, "Martha the Hairpreneur: From Servant to Business Empress" in 2018. She also was a contributor to books, including It's Harder for Women, edited by William Stolze, Rock Beach Press, 1988 and a contributor to periodicals, including Franchising World and Chicago Sun-Times.
(The story of how entrepreneur Martha Matilda Harper creat...)
2000(An inspiring picture book for young children with engagin...)
2017(This is a fictionalized young adult story of an extraordi...)
2018Jane Plitt has been a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Rochester Charter Commission, WXXI Public Radio and Television, Democratic National Convention, National Association Women Business Owners, Organization of American Historians, Rochester Women's Network, United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Unite and Write, Writers and Books, Susan B. Anthony House.
Rochester Charter Commission , United States
1981
WXXI Public Radio and Television , United States
1983 - 1999
Democratic National Convention , United States
1971
National Association Women Business Owners , United States
1987 - 1988
Rochester Women's Network , United States
1977 - 1991
Susan B. Anthony House , United States
2001 - 2003
Unite and Write , United States
1996 - 1999
Jane Plitt is married to James Terence Bruen. They have two children, Brett and Beth.