Business Analysis and Project Management Industry Expert, Elizabeth Larson, Named Business Journal “2005 Woman to Watch”

Minneapolis, MN — Watermark Learning (http://www.watermarklearning.com), a business analysis and project management skill development company, has today announced that its CEO and Principal, Elizabeth Larson, has been honored by the Twin Cities Business Journal as a “2005 Woman to Watch”.

Elizabeth Larson, who is a Peace Corps Veteran turned business professional, has been named one of the Business Journal's 2005 Women to Watch for her professional achievements in business analysis and project management. Her leadership qualities and drive highlight her as one of the women who has helped shape the business world during her career.

“I am thrilled to receive this award,” said Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CEO and Principal of Watermark Learning. “It has been wonderful to see the company grow over the past thirteen years into one of the leading skill development companies in the industry.”

Since joining Watermark Learning, Elizabeth Larson, along with her husband and business partner, Richard Larson, has grown the company into a multi-million dollar company. Elizabeth is recognized as a thought leader in the areas of project management and business analysis, a sought after international speaker and published author with articles appearing in leading industry publications such as ComputerWorld and CIO. In 2005, Elizabeth also received the "Outstanding Peer" award, from the Minnesota Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI-MN).

The “2005 Women to Watch” awards ceremony, which will be held July 21, 2005 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel, is intended to honor the Top 25 women in local business and showcase their achievements.

The Twin Cities Business Journal will profile the Top 25 Women to Watch in its July 22, 2005 issue.

Watermark Learning
Watermark Learning is a leading business analysis and project management skill development company. Watermark offers training and mentoring on Project Management, Business Requirements Analysis, Leadership, and Software Development including UML training. Clients include professionals from Wells Fargo Bank, 3M, GMAC/RFC, Cargill, Inc., Securian (formerly Minnesota Life), ING/Reliastar, MetLife, State of Minnesota, and other Fortune 1000 organizations. Watermark Learning maintains training facilities in both Minnesota and Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.watermarklearning.com or call 800.646.9362.