Mary Cantando Named Honorary Chair Of The Alliance For Women Campaign

Released on: August 12, 2008, 6:59 am

Press Release Author: MMI ASSOCIATES, INC.

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: National Expert On Women-Owned Businesses Recognized With
Lead Position In Fundraising Team Of Professionals

Press Release Body: RALEIGH, N.C. - Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of
WomanBusinessOwner.com, has been named honorary chair of The Alliance for Women
campaign. The Alliance for Women is a Columbia, SC based public-private partnership
between Columbia College and the South Carolina Governor's Commission on Women that
focuses solely on improving the status of women in South Carolina. As honorary
chair, Cantando will be responsible for leading a team of professionals in
fundraising for the organization.

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News Facts:
. Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, has been
named honorary chair of The Alliance for Women campaign.
. The Alliance for Women is a Columbia, SC based public-private partnership between
Columbia College and the South Carolina Governor's Commission on Women that focuses
solely on improving the status of women in South Carolina.
. As honorary chair, Cantando will be responsible for leading a team of
professionals in fundraising for the organization.

Quotes:
\"Columbia College is very near to my heart and I am honored to lead this initiative
on their behalf,\" said Cantando. \"The Alliance for Women is already beginning to
make an impact and this fundraising effort will extend that impact throughout the
state.\"

About The Alliance for Women:
The Alliance for Women, based in Columbia, SC, is the Columbia College partner in a
unique public-private partnership between Columbia College and the Governor's South
Carolina Commission on Women. Formed in 2004, the non-partisan organization serves
as a disseminator of information, an incubator/resource generator, a convener of
expertise and a catalyst for change to champion women in Economic Autonomy,
Political Participation and Health & Well-Being.

About Columbia College:
Columbia College is a private liberal arts women\'s college related tot he United
Methodist Church with a legacy of developing women leaders possessing the courage,
commitment, confidence and competence to build a better world. In addition to the
Women's College, coeducational evening and graduate programs are offered. Enrollment
is 1500 students from 23 states and 20 countries. Columbia College is also home to
the Leadership Institute and the Alliance for Women, a network of colleges,
universities, government agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations, and
individuals dedicated to working together to bring about positive changes that will
improve the lives of all South Carolinians. For more information about Columbia
College visit www.columbiacollegesc.edu.

About Mary Cantando:
Mary Cantando is a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners. She serves
as the "Business Growth Expert" for Women Entrepreneurs, Inc, sits on the National
Women's Forum, is honorary chair of The Alliance for Women campaign, serves on the
Board of Trustees of Columbia College, is a member of the Women Presidents'
Organization and is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
Her newest book is The Woman\'s Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs Show You What it
Takes to Grow Your Business. As a member of the National Speakers' Association,
Cantando speaks to women all over the world who want to grow their businesses.

Keywords:
Mary Cantando, WomanBusinessOwner.com, The Alliance for Women campaign, Columbia
College, Governor's South Carolina Commission on Women, Women Business Owners.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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Contact Details: Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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