Women in business luncheon series.

• Position: ABAMN 2007 Financial Marketing Awards: Diversity, Runner-Up, Asset Size Under $500 Million - Brief article

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Institution: North Middlesex Savings Bank, Ayers, Mass.

Recognizing the growth of woman-owned businesses in the market area, the bank launched a Women in Business Luncheon Series, designed to support professional women. The first luncheon featured comedienne Diana Jordan, whom Oprah Winfrey once called "one of the funniest people on the planet." Jordan presented, "How to Be Fearless in Business" to a sold-out crowd. The luncheon series was...