The Business
Women’s Network
(BWN) is a group of the Royal
Oak Chamber of Commerce.
Its focus is to provide networking opportunities
in the business community for the purpose of promoting
growth of business within Royal Oak and neighboring
areas, promoting and supporting women in business,
and promoting civic and cultural programs which strengthen
the network.
The BWN hosts monthly luncheons
at local restaurants.
The luncheons include a speaker
discussing relevant business
topics and is
a perfect place to network.
For a calendar of events for
this year’s
BWN events, click
here.
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Front
Row – Dolores Zakrzewski, Benepro; Susan
Goodman, Shanbom Eye Specialist
Back Row – Dr. Christie Prosper, Van
Every Family Chiropractic; Kim Cauley, National
City; Sue Zeiler, Mary Kay Skincare; Candy
Christie, Gustafson & Morningstar Dentistry;
Erin Preston, Patterson Advisors; Barb Tourangeau,
The Miner’s Den; Kim Knapp, The Droste
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On a bi-annual basis the BWN hosts its Athena
Awards Banquet . The ATHENA Leadership Model is unique in
that it focuses on personal traits of strong, successful
leaders. It captures the spirit and collaborative
leadership style often exemplified in women leaders,
while also recognizing the importance of traits such
as courageous acts and fierce advocacy in the pursuit
of excellence. The ATHENA Leadership Model tenets
include Authentic Self, Celebration and Joy, Collaboration,
Courageous Acts, Fierce Advocacy, Giving Back, Learning
and Relationships, and provide a model for 21st Century
leadership.
Do you know an outstanding individual in our community
that deserves recognition? Nominate him or her for
this prestigious award today!
>> Download ATHENA Nomination Form
From left to right: Jacklyn
Galesky of Northwood Credit Union, Judith Maten
of the National Shrine of the Little Flower,
Valentina Gokenbach of Beaumont Hospital, and
Elaine Coffman of McGraw Wentworth.
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The ATHENA Award is represented by an original
bronze and marble sculpture inspired by the
goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength,
courage, wisdom and enlightenment—qualities
embodied in the ATHENA leadership model. The
Award is unique in both scope---local, national
and international---and the ATHENA mission
upon which it is based. The ATHENA Award is
presented to a woman ---or man--- who is honored
for professional excellence, community service
and for actively assisting women in their attainment
of professional excellence and leadership skills.
The 2007 Athena Awards Banquet was held at
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