Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen Of The Year”

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 29, 2007 – CHICAGO, IL. – Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Francine Manilow, president of Manilow Suites, Inc, was named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year” at the Success Strategies for Businesswomen conference held on March 20 at the Wyndham O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. The awards are presented to women who demonstrate outstanding leadership within their community and business. The winners are selected by Office Depot and a panel of distinguished women’s associations.

WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for a service-based business.

Related Links:
   http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com
   http://www.officedepotsuccess.com

News Facts:

·   Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Francine Manilow, president of Manilow Suites, Inc, was named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year.”
·   The awards are presented to women who demonstrate outstanding leadership within their community and business.
·   The winners are selected by Office Depot and a panel of distinguished women’s associations.
·   The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales (or $1 million for a service-based business).

Quotes:
“I am proud to see Francine receive this award and be a part of such inspiring women,” said Firestone. “These awards highlights the significant presence and economic impact of our members among leading women entrepreneurs in their communities.”

About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) locally and internationally connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) for greater personal and professional success.  In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level.  For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

Keywords:
Women Presidents’ Organization, Marsha Firestone, Office Depot, “Businesswomen of the Year”
Francine Manilow, Manilow Suites, Inc,.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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