Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) & Entrepreneur Magazine Launch Search for the 50 Fastest-Growin

The Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine are partnering in a search for the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses throughout the United States and Canada. The deadline for applications is August 5, 2007 and the list will be published in the November issue of Entrepreneur Magazine. The Top 50 will be honored at a party on December 3rd, in New York City.

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 71 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/50Fastest.htm
http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com

News Facts:
• The Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine are partnering in a search for the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses throughout the United States and Canada.
• The deadline for applications is August 5, 2007.
• The Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses will be published in the November issue of Entrepreneur Magazine.
• The Top 50 will be honored at a party on December 3rd, in New York City.


Quotes:
"According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, women-owned firms are growing at around two times the rate of all firms and having a tremendous economic impact. We are very excited and proud to partner with Entrepreneur Magazine to recognize those firms that are experiencing the fastest-growth," said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president & founder of the WPO.

"Entrepreneur has long been an advocate for women-owned businesses and we are delighted to be teaming up with the WPO to publish this list. The WPO itself is a great example of entrepreneurial role models for women. By publishing the Top 50 women-owned businesses in America, many more people will be exposed to the dynamism of women entrepreneurs," said Rieva Lesonsky, SVP/Editorial Director, Entrepreneur Media.

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, WPO, Women In Business, Marsha Firestone, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Magazine, Top 50, Nonprofit

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

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