The Heart of a community is its people. The beat of that heart is its people in action. This month, WBON examines the heart of the community through organizations that give back to the community and the members that serve the community everyday.

At our monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, WBON will host a panel of guests from local community outreach organizations.  The meeting will focus on ways citizens and business owners can get involved in community outreach projects and give back to the heart of their community.

The panel of guests includes representatives from the Cary Community Foundation, The Red Cross of Wake County, Hospice of Wake County and others.  Each panel member will share the mission of their organization and ways local citizens can become involved. The meeting will be open to members and guests of WBON and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of each of the panel members. Join us for an engaging “conversation” with those who give so much to the community.

The cost for the luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for non-members who pre-register before Monday, February 2^nd at 12:00 Noon.  After that, you are always welcome to register at the door for $30.         

Women Business Owners Network (WBON) of Cary meets the first Wednesday of every month, 11:30 AM, at the Matthews House, located at 317 W. Chatham Street in Cary.

Women Business Owners Network of Cary (WBON-Cary) was founded in 1995 as a non-profit organization comprised of women in leadership positions.  We welcome all women in the Triangle Area who are owners, part owners, and prospective business owners, or are employed by businesses that support women in business. 

The mission of WBON-Cary is to provide experiences that educate, enlighten, inspire, support, motivate and foster growth professionally as well as personally.  Monthly meetings and guest speakers provide a forum for discussing issues and experiences relevant to professional women. Networking and local philanthropic projects help stimulate individual development and provide a positive presence in the community. 

For more information about WBON-Cary and to make a reservation, please visit our website at http://www.wbon-cary.org  or contact Ruth Drum at Crossroads Business Center at 424-3801.