Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker At Virginia NAWBO Event

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Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker At Virginia NAWBO Event
Local Author Speaks At NAWBO Richmond Holiday Luncheon

RALEIGH, N.C. – Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, will be the keynote speaker at the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Richmond, Virginia Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 15 from noon-1:15 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va. Cantando will speak on The Woman’s Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs Show You What It Takes to Grow Your Business, and will discuss topics such as organizing your business for growth, establishing objectives, targeting new clients in your niche, presenting your business in an innovative way, understanding certification, preparing for and conducting a successful sales call, asking good sales questions, and closing and capitalizing on a deal.

“I am honored to be the keynote speaker for this luncheon,” said Cantando. “NAWBO is a great organization for women, and I am looking forward to offering my advice and expertise to these influential members of the community.”

About Mary Cantando:
Mary Cantando is a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners. She sits on the National Board of the Women Presidents’ Organization, serves as the “Business Growth Expert” for Women Entrepreneurs, Inc, sits on the National Women’s Forum, 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.

About WomanBusinessOwner.com:
WomanBusinessOwner.com is a national advisory firm that works with successful women business owners to expand their businesses. For more information, call 919-841-0401 or visit the Web site at www.WomanBusinessOwner.com.

About NAWBO:
NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. It currently has over 8,000 members in more than 80 chapters nationwide. This association of woman business owners is dedicated to assisting women to achieve success by uniting in common goals, promoting leadership, developing entrepreneurial skills and business acumen, and advocating and influencing public policy affecting women in business.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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