Three Women Presidents’ Organization Members Appointed To National Women’s Business Council

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 11, 2007 – NEW YORK – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that three members, Dr. Ann Blackburn, Ceil McCloy and Kathryn Eshelman have been appointed to three-year terms on the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC).  Member Ceil McCloy was nominated by the WPO.  The National Women's Business Council is a bipartisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners.  The Council's mission is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces.

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.  With over 1,100 members and 72 chapters located throughout the nation and in Canada, the WPO has experienced rapid growth since its inception.  Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential and collaborative setting. This year is the organization’s 10th anniversary.

Related Links:
   http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com
   http://www.nwbc.gov

News Facts:
•   The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that three members, Dr. Ann Blackburn, Ceil McCloy and Kathryn Eshelman have been appointed to three-year terms on the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC).  
•   Member Ceil McCloy was nominated by the WPO.
•   The National Women's Business Council is a bipartisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners.
•   The Council's mission is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces.

Quotes:
“The National Women's Business Council is a very influential advisory council, and our members will contribute significantly to their mission in support of women business ownership,” said Dr. Marsha Firestone.

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, Women Owned Business, Dr. Ann Blackburn, Ceil McCloy, Kathryn Eshelman, National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), Peer Advisory Groups.  

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