President of MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Old North State Award

MMI Associates, Inc.
7406-H Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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For Immediate Release Contact: Patty Briguglio (919) 233-6600

President of MMI Associates, Inc. Receives Old North State Award
The Governor’s Office Of North Carolina Recognizes Patty Briguglio For Exemplary Leadership

Raleigh, NC –Patty Briguglio, President of MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service marketing and public relations firm, has been awarded the Old North State Award by the North Carolina Governor’s Office. Briguglio was recognized for her strong leadership skills and involvement with numerous Triangle civic and charitable activities. The Governor’s Office awards exceptional individuals for special contributions to the state and local communities based on a nomination process and board approval.

“I am excited to have been selected for this award by the Governor’s Office and I am honored by the recognition, “ said Briguglio. “I consider myself fortunate to be able to live in a state that allows me to combine my appreciation for the business world with my passion for community and civic involvement.”

About The Old North State Award:
The Office of the Governor issues awards to recognize individuals for contributions that have had a significant and positive impact on the state of North Carolina. The Old North State Award is given to individuals who have a proven record of exemplary service and commitment to the state and their respective communities. The Office of the Governor also presents the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, Certificate of Appreciation, Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteers, Honorary Tar Heel, Laurel Wreath Award and Governor’s Student Excellence Award.

About Patty Briguglio:
Patty Briguglio is President of MMI Associates, Inc. a full-service marketing and public relations firm. Instrumental in founding organizations that benefit women, Briguglio founded the Arizona Women’s Business Enterprise Council (AWBEC) and the Triangle Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a nonprofit organization whose members are a diverse group of entrepreneurial women presidents who have guided their businesses to generate at least $1 million in sales. She has been active in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) for more than 10 years, receiving many awards, most recently the NAWBO 2004 Rising Star Award and 2005 Member of the Year Award. Briguglio was named one of the 25 most influential Women In Business by the Triangle Business Journal. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) named her the 2005 Small Business Champion of North Carolina. The Office of the Governor recently honored Briguglio with the Old North State award. Briguglio devotes her time to a number of civic and charitable organizations including the Assistance League of Raleigh, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council, the Hospice of Wake County, and the Triangle Community Foundation (TCF). For more information, please call 919-233-6600 or visit the MMI Associates website at http://www.mmimarketing.com.

About MMI Associates, Inc.:
MMI Associates, Inc. is a full-service marketing and public relations firm that creates and implements multiple media strategies to communicate a company’s message, products and corporate image. The firm’s other specialties include crisis PR, promotions and events. Established in 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona, MMI Associates was recognized as one of the top 10 public relations firms by Arizona Business Magazine and bizAZ Magazine. Named one of the Triangle’s top Public Relations firms in the Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists, MMI Associates has received numerous Industry awards including most recently the 2005 Videographer Award and Communicator Awards for both 2004 and 2005. The Triangle Business Journal has named President Patty Briguglio one of the 25 most influential Women In Business, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and named her the 2005 Small Business Champion of North Carolina. Active in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) for more than 10 years, Briguglio has received numerous awards and has been instrumental in founding organizations that benefit women. For more information, please call 919-233-6600 or visit the website at http://www.mmimarketing.com.


Media and Press Contacts:
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
Patty@mmimarketing.com

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