March 8th, International Women's Day
Photography has always presented me with opportunities and connections.
The past two days I spent with the National Association of Woman Business Owners Greater Raleigh Chapter. It was their Advocacy Days event and included a tour of the North Carolina Capital, a social networking cocktail hour at the Governor's Mansion, and a trip to the Legislative Building.
I've toured the capital once before with visiting family. It was enjoyable then but informative this time.
Life-size marble statue of George Washington, done in the style of a Roman general, by the Italian Neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova.
The governor's Mansion was the highlight. It has always been on my list to do, but I always put it off. I don't enjoy conveyor belt tours with large groups of people. You can't get a feeling or understanding of the space. Last night we were greeted at the door and welcomed in to mingle.
Shanon Madrid, Sunbelt Business Brokers. Current President of the National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Raleigh Chapter.
Our gracious host provided us with hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Hors d'oeuvres set up in the main dining room at the North Carolina Govenor’s Mansion.
National Association of Woman Business Owners Greater Raleigh Chapter on the stairs at the Governors Mansion in Raleigh North Carolina
The next day we followed up with a tour of the legislative building.
Members of the National Association of Woman Business Owners Greater Raleigh Chapter
Members of the National Association of Woman Business Owners Greater Raleigh Chapter
NAWBO Greater Raleigh has been the area's premier member-based organization for business acceleration resources, leadership development opportunities, and inspiring programs that empower, equip and propel women business owners. They champion the long-term success of women business owners by providing access to meaningful business-building connections. I am proud to be a Corporate Sponsor.