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Marion Women's Business Council

Marion Women's Business Council

Inspiring women to reach their full potential

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Ellen Messenger, 2022 ATHENA Winner

“With Ellen it is truly about the cause and not the applause,” Speelman wrote in his nomination. “She often works tirelessly behind the scenes. She doesn’t believe her service is to Tri-Rivers only, but to the community as a whole.”
Read more about the 2022 winner here
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See what our members are saying.

I look forward to the speakers each month and the table conversation following is where I feel the connections with my fellow members.

Melinda Johnson

WBC is a great place to make new connections, find new resources and make new friends, and the best part is learning from others who have the skills and talents I want to develop.

Elaine Evans

WBC Gives me the opportunity to connect and work with amazing, talented women.

Brenda Thomson

Being a part of WBC has taught me to strive for more in my professional and personal life while creating opportunities for me to encourage others.

Kathie Seckel

Women’s business council has a growth environment where women can become more than they ordinarily would have become.

Diane Glassmeyer

WBC is the place to share ideas, compare notes and learn from each other.

Sherry Goodman

A new topic every month

Our monthly meetings feature keynote speakers from a variety of fields and backgrounds.

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Join many other women across a range of backgrounds in the Marion area with a simple online application form!

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Recent News

  • Ellen Messenger named 2022 Athena Award recipient
    Ellen Messenger is the 2022 recipient of the Athena Award, presented by the Marion Women’s Business Council. She was one of eight nominees for the 2022 award. Messenger serves as…
  • WBC announces online auction for ATHENA luncheon
    This year Women’s Business Council is working with WMS Auctions out of Upper Sandusky, Ohio to provide an online auction for the ATHENA luncheon.  This is different than we have…

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