14 Women's Business Leaders Named 2012 "Stars" by Women's Business Enterprise National Council

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Women's Business Enterprise National Council

Dec 21, 2011, 10:33 ET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourteen exemplary women business leaders will step into the spotlight in 2012 to receive the nation's premier award for excellence among women's business enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Salute to Women's Business Enterprises Celebrating 15 Years: Vision, Opportunities, and Success! The annual event will take place March 22, 2012, before 1,000 corporate executives, WBEs and government and nonprofit representatives at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MD.

"WBENC's 14 WBE Stars are exemplary leaders whose strategic and innovative business practices have enabled them to grow and contribute to the business community," said Pamela Prince-Eason, WBENC President and CEO, the leading advocate for and authority on WBEs as suppliers to the nation's top corporations.

The 2012 WBENC WBE Stars are national representatives selected by WBENC's 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs), which process WBENC's world-class certification of WBEs, in addition to providing skill-building educational programs and business development opportunities with major corporations and government entities.

WBENC's Summit & Salute is part of a comprehensive two-day strategic educational program sponsored by Accenture and Ernst & Young LLP showcasing thought leaders and key business trends, and providing WBEs with vital access to WBENC Corporate and Government Members. In delivering sophisticated resources and senior-level networking opportunities, WBENC enables the long-term success of women's businesses and the corporations they serve.

The following 2012 WBENC Women's Business Enterprise Stars will be recognized for leadership in their respective local business communities, inspiration to other women business owners, and active roles at the helm of successful certified businesses:

Julie Sue Auslander, President, cSubs, representing the Women Presidents' Educational Organization-NY, www.csubs.com
Carmen Castillo, President, SDI International Corp., representing the Women's Business Development Council of Florida, www.sdintl.com
Cathi Coan, President, Techway Services, Inc., representing the Women's Business Council – Southwest, www.techwayservices.com
Mary Fox Donnelly, CEO, Fox Specialties, Inc. dba Encompass Elements, representing the Women's Business Enterprise Council–PA-DE-sNJ, www.EncompassElements.com
Hannah Kain, CEO, Alom Technologies Corporation, representing Astra Women's Business Alliance, www.alom.com
Lianne Lami, CEO, Bocci Engineering, LLC, representing the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, www.BocciEngineering.com
Patti Massey, President, MYCA Group, representing the Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council, www.mycagroup.com
Mary Moslander, President & CEO, LiveHealthier, Inc., representing the Women Presidents' Educational Organization-DC, www.LiveHealthier.com
Mary Parker, President & CEO, ALL(n)1 Security Services, Inc., representing the Greater Women's Business Council, www.alln1security.com
Kathryn Petty, President, White Lion Tea, representing the Women's Business Enterprise Council-West, www.whiteliontea.com
Cassandra Sanford, CEO, Kelly Mitchell Group, Inc., representing the Women's Business Development Center-Chicago, www.kellymitchell.com
Juli Sinnett, Principal, Swervepoint, LLC, representing the Center for Women & Enterprise, www.swervepoint.com
Lynn Tilton, Managing Member/President, Dura and Global Automotive (Patriarch Partners), representing the Women's Business Enterprise Council-Great Lakes, www.duraauto.com
Lee Youngblood, Partner, McIntyre & Youngblood, representing the Women's Business Enterprise Council South, www.myrecruiting.biz