Women Presidents’ Organization Honors Marilyn Carlson Nelson at 10th Anniversary Gala
New York, NY, November 09, 2007 --(PR.com)-- The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Marilyn Carlson Nelson, an advisor to the WPO, was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Decade Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Nov. 7. WPO members, sponsors, partners and board members attended the event in celebration of the organization’s growth from a single 20-member chapter in New York City to approximately 1,200 members and 75 chapters coast-to-coast and in Canada.
Marilyn Carlson Nelson is co-owner and leader of one of America’s largest privately-held companies, Carlson Companies, with system-wide sales under its brands totaling $20.9 billion in 2003. Those brands include: Carlson Marketing Group, Peppers and Rogers Group, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, CW Government Travel, Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels 7 Resorts, Country Inns & suites By Carlson, Park Inns and Park Plaza hotels, Results Travel, Cruise Holidays, SeaMaster Cruises, SinglesCruise.com, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Cruise Specialists, Inc., Gold Points Reward Network, and T.G.I. Friday’s and Pick Up Stix restaurants.
The WPO, a nonprofit membership organization which has experienced rapid growth since its inception, was formed 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. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential and collaborative setting.
“We are honored to have presented Marilyn with the Entrepreneur of the Decade Award,” said Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization. “Not only has Marilyn been a valuable asset to the WPO in her role of advisor, but she serves as a wonderful mentor for WPO members with the success of Carlson Companies.”
About Marilyn Carlson Nelson:
Marilyn Carlson Nelson is co-owner and leader of one of America’s largest privately-held companies, Carlson Companies, with system-wide sales under its brands totaling $20.9 billion in 2003. Those brands include: Carlson Marketing Group, Peppers and Rogers Group, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, CW Government Travel, Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels 7 Resorts, Country Inns & suites By Carlson, Park Inns and Park Plaza hotels, Results Travel, Cruise Holidays, SeaMaster Cruises, SinglesCruise.com, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Cruise Specialists, Inc., Gold Points Reward Network, and T.G.I. Friday’s and Pick Up Stix restaurants. She is a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum and co-chaired the annual meeting in Switzerland in 2004. She was appointed by President Bush to chair the National Women’s Business Council in 2002. She currently serves on the boards of Exxon, Mobil, the Mayo Clinic Foundation, and the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy. She is a member of The Business Roundtable and serves as an advisor the Women President’s Organization.
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 www.womenpresidentsorg.com.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms, Raleigh, NC
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Marilyn Carlson Nelson is co-owner and leader of one of America’s largest privately-held companies, Carlson Companies, with system-wide sales under its brands totaling $20.9 billion in 2003. Those brands include: Carlson Marketing Group, Peppers and Rogers Group, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, CW Government Travel, Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels 7 Resorts, Country Inns & suites By Carlson, Park Inns and Park Plaza hotels, Results Travel, Cruise Holidays, SeaMaster Cruises, SinglesCruise.com, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Cruise Specialists, Inc., Gold Points Reward Network, and T.G.I. Friday’s and Pick Up Stix restaurants.
The WPO, a nonprofit membership organization which has experienced rapid growth since its inception, was formed 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. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential and collaborative setting.
“We are honored to have presented Marilyn with the Entrepreneur of the Decade Award,” said Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization. “Not only has Marilyn been a valuable asset to the WPO in her role of advisor, but she serves as a wonderful mentor for WPO members with the success of Carlson Companies.”
About Marilyn Carlson Nelson:
Marilyn Carlson Nelson is co-owner and leader of one of America’s largest privately-held companies, Carlson Companies, with system-wide sales under its brands totaling $20.9 billion in 2003. Those brands include: Carlson Marketing Group, Peppers and Rogers Group, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, CW Government Travel, Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels 7 Resorts, Country Inns & suites By Carlson, Park Inns and Park Plaza hotels, Results Travel, Cruise Holidays, SeaMaster Cruises, SinglesCruise.com, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Cruise Specialists, Inc., Gold Points Reward Network, and T.G.I. Friday’s and Pick Up Stix restaurants. She is a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum and co-chaired the annual meeting in Switzerland in 2004. She was appointed by President Bush to chair the National Women’s Business Council in 2002. She currently serves on the boards of Exxon, Mobil, the Mayo Clinic Foundation, and the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy. She is a member of The Business Roundtable and serves as an advisor the Women President’s Organization.
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 www.womenpresidentsorg.com.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms, Raleigh, NC
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