Founded by author and speaker Marti Barletta, The TrendSight Group (http://www.trendsight.com) is a Winnetka-based consulting think tank that helps companies get smart about marketing to women through marketing, sales, recruiting and retention effectiveness. Its clients include Deloitte Consulting, Volvo, Ford and Logitech.
The Div100 is the 8th annual listing of Illinois’ top 100 women-owned businesses based on gross annual sales value and individual business profiles. Diversity-
“Women businesses and consumers are a growing force in the U.S. economy. Fortune 1000 corporations recognize that buying products and services from women owned companies positively impacts their business,” says Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness.com. “Companies like The TrendSight Group represent the organizational and entrepreneurial spirit that drives our economy.”
The Div100 represents the top 100 women-owned businesses in the state of Illinois, in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services. Large organizational buyers throughout the country that do business with multicultural and women-owned businesses use the list.
“As not only a women-owned business, but a business that specializes in educating companies on the power of women and how to communicate to them, this is a double thrill,” said Marti Barletta, President of The TrendSight Group. “We are honored to receive this recognition.”
The TrendSight Group will be honored at a special awards ceremony at DiversityBusiness.com’
“This is a whole business segment that can carry its own, that provides jobs, products and services, and generates wealth for their communities,”
