Women Presidents’ Organization Members Recognized AsTop Woman Businesses

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Women Presidents’ Organization Members Recognized AsTop Woman Businesses
WPO Members Recognized By Diversity Business

NEW YORK – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that New York member Linda John and Chicago members Sue Drake, Shelia Liao and Betsy Shields have been recognized by Diversity Business as Top Woman Businesses. Diversity Business, the nation's primary resource portal for small businesses, is a membership-based exchange platform that streamlines business processes and provides vital business news and information.

“I salute the powerful accomplishments these remarkable women are making,” said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the WPO. “They exemplify the qualities that WPO members possess as well as highlight their strong impact on the economy.”

John is president/CEO of Corporate Family Network, a national employee assistance program based in New York City. Drake is president and founder of Drake Resource Group, Inc., a company dedicated to employee learning experiences that satisfy strategic business needs. Liao is president of Pointe International, a worldwide manufacturer of exceptional quality and affordable office and college supplies. Shields is president of Breakaway Technologies, Inc., a company that offers discount prices on quality used PCs and related peripherals.

About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) is a membership organization whose members are a diverse group of entrepreneurial women presidents who have guided their businesses to generate at least $2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for a service-based business. Each WPO chapter of this nonprofit organization serves as a peer advisory group and empowers members to achieve increased business and financial success, as well as individual growth. Local chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator who organizes meetings of the peer advisory group to focus on important business issues and cutting-edge business trends. The Women Presidents’ Organization is unique in that it connects top women entrepreneurs locally –and internationally – with greater personal and professional success. WPO member businesses have an average of $12 million in annual revenues, 113 employees and 18 years in business. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit the Web site at http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
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patty@mmimarketing.com

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