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March 17, 2010

NAWBO honors winners

The Northeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, in partnership with The Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal, announced the selection of 25 outstanding woman business owners from northeastern Pennsylvania. Recipients of the honor will be recognized at a luncheon scheduled for June 18.

“Our region is fortunate to have a wealth of successful women,” stated Patti Brown, president of the local chapter of NAWBO. “Our nominees come from all types of organizations, some come from corporate positions, many are small business owners. All of the women have brought leadership to our community and are an inspiration. I am frequently touched by the stories of these women’s lives, many of whom have brought jobs, growth, and recognition to our community.”

Over 150 women were nominated for the honor, a 25 percent growth in the number of nominations received this year over last. Past nominees have included Debbie Dunleavy, Suzanne Fletcher, Tara Wilson and Dolly Woody among others.The 2010 Top 25 Women In Business are: Mary Bogart, Bogart Engineering; Rose Broderick, Advanced Imaging Specialists; Laurie Cadden, Scranton Cultural Center; Dr. Ida Castro, The Commonwealth Medical College; Beth Craighead, Vice-President, Craighead Associates LLC; Michelle Dempsey, Principal, DX Dempsey; Suzanne Fletcher, CPA, Marianne Gilmartin, Esq., Stevens & Lee; Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, Director – Scranton Temple Residency Program; Susan M. Kelly, CPCU, Knowles Associates; Deana Kilmer, DMK Medical Legal Consulting Greenfield Energy; Trisha King, Morgan Stanley; Susan Kolesar, Owner, Artemis Media Group; Kim Manning, Esq., Susquehanna Health System; Dr. Karen Murphy, Moses Taylor Hospital; Kristin Dempsey-O’Donnell, Vice-President, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply; Natalie O’Hara, Pace Construction Managers; Dr. Joyce A. Perih, Dr. Joyce A. Perih Orthodontics; Lisa Ragnacci, Happenings Magazine; Elizabeth Randol, PhD, Director, Women & Money Project PA Treasury Northeast Regional Office; Kristin Rose, President, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Yankees; Betty Cox-Saxton, Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc., Mary Seeley, Executive Director, Devereux Pocono Center; Amy Tobin Owner, Ariel Screen Arts; Karen Tomaine, CEO, Taylor Consulting and Contracting LLC.

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