Mary Cantando Named Trustee Of Columbia College

RALEIGH, N.C. – Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, was named to the Board of Trustees for Columbia College, a private liberal arts college for women. As a board member, Cantando will ensure that the college’s purpose and principles are being pursued, which includes the legacy of developing women leaders with courage, commitment, confidence and competence. Columbia College is located in Columbia, S.C.

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News Facts:
• Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, was named to the Board of Trustees for Columbia College, a private liberal arts college for women.
• Cantando will ensure that the college’s purpose and principles are being pursued, which includes the legacy of developing women leaders with courage, commitment, confidence and competence.
• Columbia College is located in Columbia, S.C.

Quotes:
“I am honored to play a role in guiding this prestigious institution,” said Cantando. “I am particularly excited about supporting Columbia College’s initiatives to create the next generation of women entrepreneurs.”

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 Columbia College:
Columbia College is a private liberal arts women’s college with a legacy of developing women leaders with the courage, commitment, confidence and competence to build a better world. Established in 1854, the college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. In addition to the women’s college, coeducational evening and graduate programs are also offered. Columbia College has been ranked for 12 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top comprehensive undergraduate colleges in the South. The Leadership Institute at Columbia College has been recognized for excellence by both the Kellogg Foundation and the Women’s College Coalition. In the 2004 National Survey of Student Engagement, measuring the overall effectiveness of the college experience, Columbia College ranked among the top-performing institutions in the country. Enrollment is 1500 students from 23 states and 20 countries. For more information visit Columbia College at http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu.

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Mary Cantando, Columbia College, Columbia, SC, Women Entrepreneurs, Women Business Owners, The Woman’s Advantage, Women’s College, Liberal Arts College.

Patty Briguglio
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