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A proud day for Minnesota’s women business leaders

by | Aug 8, 2014 | Company News, Placement Examples

Congratulations to Marnie Ochs-Raleigh, incoming chairman of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-MN). Marnie is CEO of Evolve Systems. She’s a likable, get-it-done individual and absolutely the right person to be in charge of this organization. You can read all about her ambitious plans for NAWBO in today’s front page Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal article. It was arranged by Publicist Sallie Crowl, who is doing a great job as a member of NAWBO-MN’s marketing committee.

Media Relations is proud to sponsor NAWBO-MN. We believe in supporting women’s economic prosperity, in great part because their success can have a positive impact on our local, state and national economies.

Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. More than 35 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.

Marnie has been a NAWBO member since 2008, and has served on its board for four years. Her drive as well as her passion for mentoring and supporting members of Minnesota’s business community make her a natural fit for this new position. She is a past board member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, Alexandra House and Rain Source Capital. Her honors include being named a 2013 Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business award winner, 2009 40 under 40, and NAWBO-MN’s Innovative Business Owner of the Year award in 2008 for her progressive thinking and technology expertise. The following year, she received NAWBO-MN’s Established Woman Award.

Marnie Ochs Business Journal article

Written by Robin Kocina

Written by Robin Kocina

Robin Kocina is a proven marketing industry leader who has been instrumental in growing Media Relations Agency, a top performance-based PR agency, from its inception in 1987 to its current status as a successful integrated marketing agency with international clientele and multi-million dollar revenues. As President, Kocina now concentrates her efforts on the agency’s direction and fiscal growth, as well as new business development in the company’s Minnesota and Florida offices. Kocina’s financial acumen is evidenced by her recognition as a Top Women in Finance Circle of Excellence (Finance & Commerce, 2013) as well as Top Women in Finance (Finance & Commerce, 2010). A highly regarded community leader, Kocina believes strongly in sharing her marketing and leadership skills through community service. She served as chairman of the board for Depart Smart. She also serves on the Leadership Board for the National Federation of Independent Business, and actively involved with the Women’s Presidents Organization. She is a past board member and Chairman of the Board for WomenVenture. Robin is the recipient of numerous honors for her leadership and community involvement: Inductee into the Women Business Owners Hall of Fame (2018); Exceptional Businesswoman Award (2016); Volunteer of the Year (Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, 2010); 25 Women to Watch (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 2008); Upsize Lifeline Award (Upsize Magazine, 2008); Standing Ovation Award (Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, 2006) and Luminary Award (National Association of Women Business Owners, Minnesota Chapter, 2005).

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