Join us on Monday, March 13th, 2023 for the 26th Annual Athena Luncheon!
Join us as we celebrate our nominees, hear from a guest speaker, and network.
Tickets are available online - click here
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Kick of the 2022-2023 Season with Us!
September is almost here, and our board has been hard at work preparing another great year ahead! Current members and new members alike are invited to join us on the second Monday each month to network and learn with other women in business! 2022-2023 Keynotes: September – Speed ConnectionsOctober – D.I.S.C.November – Understanding Implicit BiasDecember
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Ellen Messenger named 2022 Athena Award recipient
Ellen Messenger is the 2022 recipient of the Athena Award, presented by the Marion Women’s Business Council. She was one of eight nominees for the 2022 award. Messenger serves as a board member for numerous organizations in Marion County. She has worked at Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District since 1990. A Marion County woman who
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WBC announces online auction for ATHENA luncheon
This year Women’s Business Council is working with WMS Auctions out of Upper Sandusky, Ohio to provide an online auction for the ATHENA luncheon. This is different than we have done in the past but guaranteed to be just as fun and more exciting! Below is the link where you can register and begin bidding
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Women’s Business Council (WBC) Seeks 2022 Athena Award Nominations
Women’s Business Council (WBC) was created in 1994 by women to foster and promote women working in the Marion Community. Members and the Marion community at large are benefiting from the collective voices of women who share their successes, challenges, and needs with each other. In the spirit of WBC, the organization has nominated and
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Meadows Honored as 2020 ATHENA Recipient
“I’m speechless,” said Beth Meadows as she took the mic after having been announced as this year’s Athena recipient, “and I’m almost never speechless.” Meadows was awarded the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award® by the Marion Women’s Business Council in festivities that took place Monday, March 9, in The Barn at All Occasions. As advisor of
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2020 ATHENA Nominees Announced
The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of Marion, Ohio is honored to again sponsor the ATHENA Leadership Award®. The ATHENA was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment – qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model. The Award is unique in both scope – local, national and international
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February Luncheon Features “Women in Community”
The Marion Women’s Business Council will meet on Monday, February 10 at 11:30am in the Memorial Room at The Executive Building (100 Executive Drive, Marion, 2nd Floor). Jennifer Lawson, Assistant Superintendent, Marion City Schools, will be the keynote speaker, focusing on “Women in Community.”
WBC Kicks Off 2020 by Examining How to Reach Your Nutritional Goals
Set for Monday, January 13, 11:30 a.m., the Marion Women’s Business Council’s next luncheon meeting will feature Natalie Rhodes of JAG HealthCare. Her presentation will help kick off the new year right with “How being mindful and purposed in your nutritional goals can lead you to succeed.” The event will be in the Memorial Room
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December Luncheon Topic: In this Season of Giving, Giving Your Time Through Mentoring is a Priceless Gift
Set for Monday, December 9, 11:30 a.m., the Marion Women’s Business Council’s next luncheon meeting will feature Erin Slater, director of Marion Mentors, outlining the program and describing how mentoring can greatly impact the life of a student … and the volunteer. The event will be in the Memorial Room located on the second floor
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