Erika Mangrum Named Woman Business Owner Of The Year

Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spas and Health Center, has been named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) June 27, 2004 -- Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spas and Health Center, has been named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She was recognized for her contributions to the organization and to the empowerment of other women business owners at a dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 23rd at the Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Erika is the consummate entrepreneur and we are delighted to see her honored for her success," said Adrienne Lumpkin, President of the Greater Raleigh NAWBO. Her contributions to the economic development of the region and our community are numerous and we are proud to see her receive this recognition."

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spas and Health Center, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, chiropractic (Angela Baylis, DC and Jason Davidson DC), facial plastic surgery (Dr. Adam Stein), Intense Pulse Light Skin Rejuvenation, and spa day packages. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has two locations in North Raleigh on Creedmoor Rd. and at Wakefield Crossings. For more information call (919) 870-1975 or on the Internet at www.iatria.com.

NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. It currently has over 8,000 members in more than 80 chapters nationwide. This association of woman business owners is dedicated to assisting women to achieve success by uniting in common goals, promoting leadership, developing entrepreneurial skills and business acumen, and advocating and influencing public policy affecting women in business.

Contact:
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
122 Ravenna Way, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 461-3831 • (919) 462-8289 (fax)
patty@mmimarketing.com