WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
14 Women’s Businesses Named “2009
Women’s Business Enterprise Stars”
by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Entrepreneurs Demonstrate ness Enterprise Stars are selected by annual event by presenting its first
Success in Uncertain Times WBENC’s 14 Regional Partner Organi- Summit, which includes strategic edu-
Fourteen exemplary women busi- zations (RPOs) that conduct WBENC’s cational workshops and industry meet-
ness leaders will step into the spotlight world-class certification of WBEs in ings that will address the current and
to receive the nation’s premier award each of their territories, in addition to future business needs of WBEs and
for excellence among women’s busi- providing skill-building educational WBENC’s Corporate Members. Top-
ness enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by programs and business development ics such as “Bridges for Growth: A
the Women’s Business Enterprise opportunities with major corporations. Multi-Prong Approach to Accelerating
National Council (WBENC) at its “Our 2009 Women’s Business Enter- the Growth of Businesses Owned by
Annual Salute to Women’s Business prise Stars illustrate this country’s vital Women of Color,” and “Maximizing
Enterprises. On Thursday, March 26, ability to build successful businesses,” Results in the Current Economy” will
2009, 1,000 corporate executives, WBEs said Linda Denny, WBENC President be addressed in advance of the Salute.
and government and nonprofit VIPs and CEO, the leading advocate for and “This memorable two-day event
will acknowledge the innovation, drive authority on WBEs. “These women’s will provide participants with valuable
and inventiveness demonstrated by strategic vision, business acumen and industry knowledge and the opportu-
women’s business enterprise at the sheer talent combine to meet their cor- nity to participate in an evening of cel-
Gaylord National Resort & Convention porate clients’ complex needs and pro- ebration and recognition,” said Kevin
Center in National Harbor, MD. pel our economy forward.” Campbell, Group Chief Executive –
The 2009 WBENC Women’s Busi- In 2009, WBENC is enhancing this Outsourcing, Accenture, LLP, the Chair
Women’s Business Enterprise Stars
Alma Abdul-Hadi Dana Chryst, Chief Pamela Hardy, Presi- Kayhan Hellriegel, Sandra L. James, Pres-
Jadallah, Ph.D., Presi- Executive Officer, The dent, Owe No Man Chief Executive Offi- ident, Private Eyes,
dent and Managing Jay Group, represent- Marketing, LLC, rep- cer, Kayhan Interna- Inc., representing
Director, Kommon ing Women’s Business resenting Women’s tional, Ltd., represent- Astra Women’s Busi-
Denominator, Inc., Enterprise Council – Business Enterprise ing Women’s Business ness Alliance.
representing Women’s PA-DE-sNJ. www.jay- Council Great Lakes. Development Center –
www.privateeyesinc.com
Presidents’ Education
group.com www.onmm.com Chicago. www.kay-
Organization – Wash-
han.com
ington, DC.
www.kommondenomi-
nator.com
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