For seven years the Working Women's Wednesday series, offered by the Women's Resource Center in Alamance County has provided the best in professional development for women in our community.  As one of the most successful networking and educational events in North Carolina, dynamic speakers, including movers and shakers in business, education, and government have provided insights regarding business strategies, leadership styles, unique marketing tools, career paths, successes and struggles...an amazing opportunity to hear the latest from women of proven power and influence.

Linda A. Carlisle, NC Secretary of the Department of Cultural Resources, is an experienced corporate executive, entrepreneur and community activist. In each role, she has excelled and shown extraordinary leadership and professional competence.  Honored with the Athens Sward by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce (2004), the Women in Business Award from the Business Journal (2006), and named as one of "The Triad's Most Influential People" in 2007 & 2008, Linda Carlisle continues her outstanding leadership in every endeavor.

Out of college, she worked for what is now Bank of America, and rapidly progressed through a broad range of positions to eventually become a Vice President/Metropolitan Director in Charlotte.  In 1979, she left Bank of America to start her own business, Copier Consultants, Inc., headquartered in Greensboro. After developing the multi-million dollar business with multiple offices in the Triad and western North Carolina, she and her husband sold the business in 1989.  She remained as president of the wholly-owned subsidiary until 1997, at which time she retired to focus on her community and educational interests.

Linda has been extensively involved in leadership roles in the non-profit sector, providing leadership, strategic planning, financial expertise and key resource development.  Her community work has included serving on the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, UNC-G Board of Trustees and various roles with United Way, United Arts Council, Piedmont Craftsmen, Inc. and the Girl Scouts.  She has been a strong supporter of various community arts organizations including Triad Stage, Community Theater of Greensboro and the Greensboro Symphony.  Linda is a strong proponent of the arts as an economic development driver, downtown rejuvenator, and small-town catalyst. She was appointed Secretary of Cultural Resources on January 2009.