Through her extensive involvement in national organizations that support the growth and success of women business owners, Mary has developed a powerful network of key thought leaders and industry experts.

Organizations for Women Business Owners

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO)
  • Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) – National Board Member; Facilitator
  • Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – National Forum Member; National Program Committee; National Strategic Sourcing Task Force
  • Women’s Business Enterprise Council Southeast – Chair Emeritus of the Carolinas Forum
  • Women Entrepreneurs, Inc. (WE Inc) – National Business Growth Advisor
  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Member

Publications

  • Enterprising Women – National Advisory Board; Regular Columnist
  • North Carolina Journal for Women – Regular Columnist
  • Women Entrepreneurs, Inc. (WE Inc) – Regular Columnist
  • Council for Entrepreneurial Developmen (CED) Regular Columnist
  • Venture Guide 2005 – Interview of Women Entrepreneurs

Speaker Affiliations

  • National Speakers Association (NSA)
  • Carolinas Speakers Association (CSA)
  • SpeakersofCarolinas.com
  • International Association of Facilitators (IAF)

“ You are a wonderful asset to Enterprising Women magazine and the women business owners' community as a whole. ”

Monica Smiley. Publisher, Enterprising Women Magazine

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