Balancing Professionals’ Maryanne Perrin Awarded by NAWBO

Cary, NC (July 9, 2007) – Maryanne Perrin, founder of Balancing Professionals, a Triangle-based niche placement and advisory firm, was awarded the Rising Star Award by the Greater Raleigh chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners at the annual installation and awards dinner held on June 27th at Brier Creek Country Club.

The Rising Star Award recognizes a new NAWBO member who has made a significant contribution to the local chapter. Perrin served as the 2006-2007 Communications Chair, driving all communication with NAWBO members, prospects, corporate sponsors, and the local media. In addition, she captained Team NAWBO’s Race for the Cure team which raised over $1,000 to support the fight against breast cancer.

“More and more talented women are starting their own businesses, in part to carve out the flexibility and autonomy that they can’t find in corporate America. NAWBO experienced a significant increase in membership this year and it was an honor to serve on the Board of an organization that nurtures the growth of these businesses,” said Perrin.

About NAWBO

Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. Thirty years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization’s mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. Visit www.nawbo.org for more information.

About Balancing Professionals

Balancing Professionals advises companies on creating a win-win, flexible workplace and connects businesses to a pool of high-caliber, part-time professionals. Operating in the Triangle area of North Carolina, the firm was founded in 2004 by Kella Hatcher and Maryanne Perrin, respectively an attorney and an engineer/MBA who had navigated careers as part-time professionals prior to joining efforts to promote part-time opportunities for others. Balancing Professionals has helped a variety of companies capitalize on the changing workplace including clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing, non-profit, and professional services industries.

Contact:
Kella Hatcher (919) 412-4602