2009 WOMEN S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE STAR
DR. ALMA ABDUL-HADI JADALLAH, OF KOMMON DENOMINATOR, INC.TO BE NAMED AS A “2009 WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE STAR” BY WOMEN‘S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL
Honored as One of 14 Exemplary Entrepreneurs before 1,000 at Black Tie Event
Fairfax, Virginia - March 13, 2009 - Dr. Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah, President and Managing Director of Kommon Denominator, Inc. will be honored as a 2009 Women’s Business Enterprise Star, the nation’s premier award for excellence among women’s business enterprises (WBEs), by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Annual Salute to Women’s Business Enterprises. Dr. Abdul-Hadi Jadallah will receive the award acknowledging her innovation, drive and community leadership on Thursday, March 26, 2009, before 1,000 corporate executives, WBEs and government and nonprofit VIPs at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.
She was selected by the WPEO, which conducts WBENC’s world-class certification of WBEs in Washington, D.C region, in addition to providing skill-building educational programs and business development opportunities with major corporations.
“Dr. Abdul-Hadi Jadallah illustrates this country’s vital ability to build successful businesses,” said Linda Denny, President and CEO of WBENC, the leading advocate for and authority on WBEs. “Her strategic vision, business acumen and sheer talent combine to meet the complex needs of corporate clients and propel our economy forward.”
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In 2009, WBENC is enhancing this annual event by presenting a Summit, which includes strategic educational workshops and industry meetings that will address the current and future business needs of WBEs and WBENC’s Corporate Members.
Commenting on the award, Dr. Abdul-Hadi Jadallah expressed the following sentiment: “It is truly an honor to enjoy such recognition, and especially that this is Kommon Denominator’s third award in less than two years. It is certainly a testimony to the group effort and the collaborative spirit that our team enjoys with our clients and the business community at large.”
The Salute black-tie reception and dinner will honor the 14 Women’s Business Enterprise Stars of 2009, as well as America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises for 2008. For reservations, visit www.wbenc.org/summit-salute.
Early corporate sponsors of the 2009 Summit and Salute to Women’s Business Enterprises: The Bridge to Quality (as of December 1, 2008) are Accenture, Summit-Salute Chair; Raytheon Company (Benefactor); UPS (Platinum); AT&T, Chevron and United Airlines, Inc. (Diamond); Avis Budget Group, Energy Future Holdings, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Kraft Foods, Office Depot, PepsiCo, Inc., Shell Oil Company and The Home Depot (Tribute to Education Patron). President’s Circle sponsors (WBEs and nonprofits) are Accel Inc.; ASAP LLC; Banneker Industries, Inc.; EMCO Technologies; Exhibits South Corp; Meadows Office Furniture Co. and The Warrior Group.
About WBENC: The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the leading advocate for, and authority on, Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) as suppliers and vendors to the nation’s corporations. Founded in 1997, WBENC is also the nation’s leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with WBENC certification accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, representing America’s most prestigious brands, as well as government entities at the state, local and Federal levels. Throughout the year, WBENC’s RPOs provide opportunities for interactions between more than 250 member corporations and over 8,500 certified WBEs at business building events and other forums. WBENC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks and accepts donations from corporations, foundations and individuals that support its mission and programs. For more information, please go to www.wbenc.org.