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The Women@Work event is held in conjunction with our Carolina Parent Family-Friendly Awards, when we honor 40 NC Family-Friendly companies for their benefits that help employees balance family and work. Our 2007 guest speaker featured Paula Spencer, author of blog, book and monthly column in Woman's Day column — Momfidence. Recent speakers at past Women@Work events include Ellyn Spragins, Ann Pleshette Murphy, Sheri Lynch and Allison Pearson. Suggestions for someone you'd like us to invite next year? Email us.

Estimated attendance: 400
Date: September
Marketing opportunities: Event sponsorship, Goody Bag Option

For more information on the Women@Work Event or other events, e-mail
Robin Hutchison or call our office at 919-956-2430.



    

2007 Women@Work Breakfast
Photo of Paula Spencer (top left)

The 2007 Women@Work Breakfast was held on September 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 am at American Tobacco in Durham, NC. Carolina Parent recognized our 40 NC Family-Friendly companies and acknowledged the challenges and triumphs that all working moms face.

This year's event featured guest speaker, Paula Spencer, author of blog, book and monthly column in
Woman's Day column — Momfidence. Spencer, a parenting expert and mother of four, provides refreshing, down-to-earth proof that most of the business of raising confident, healthy children involves nothing more complicated than trusting your instincts, using common sense, and above all, hanging on to your humor. Momfidence explains how obsessing less and winging it more can keep you sane — and your kids healthy and happy.

After Paula’s talk, the program concluded with an exciting panel discussion “Parents & Employers: Benefiting from a Changing Workplace.” Four local panelists and moderators Maryanne Perrin and Kella Hatcher of Balancing Professionals explored how both employers and employees alike are benefiting from  innovative changes in workplace structure.  Attendees bought personalized, signed copies of Momfidence and registered to win great door prizes! See the winners below.

The 2007 Women@Work Breakfast was sponsored by Balancing Professionals, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, Bright Horizons, Capital Broadcasting, Duke University and Pinehurst.
Click on the logos to the right to visit the Web site.


2007 Door Prize Winners:

Pinehurst Grand Door Prize: 2 nights/3days at the Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst Resort Luxury Spa Package for Two
Winner: Krystal Anderson

Crafts on Wheels: 2 Gift Baskets
Winners: Perri Kersh and Valerie Person

Ecko home Furnishings: Necklace and Goblet
Winner: Bridget Nelson

The Dinner A'Fare: 2 Gift Certificates
Winners: Diane Henson and Windy Lebbad

The Intelligent Strength Solution: Gift Certificate
Winner: Laurie Murray

The Umstead Spa: Gift Certificate and Basket
Winner: Jessica St. Andrews

Wake County's New Kids' Museum: 1 Family Plus Membership
Winner: Kara Little

Wake County's New Kids' Museum: 4 IMAX Passes
Winner: Jennifer Sweeting

YogAsana: 3 Gift Certificates
Winners: April Bennett, Shannon Jordan and Kara White

Bright Horizons: Rolling Duffle Bag
Winner: Sara Johnson


Click here to watch a WRAL video from an interview with Paula Spencer.




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