7/11/2005

Heather Edelman Elected to NEWBO Board of Directors

Premier New England Women's Organization Confirms Board Appointments.

Boston, MA, July 11, 2005 – New England Women Business Owners (NEWBO), the premier organization for women business owners in New England, has announced the election of Heather Edelman to its board of directors for 2005-2006. Edelman joins the 11-person board as Recording Secretary. She is principal of Strategies For Growth, a human resource consulting firm in Newton, MA.

 “I’m looking forward to working with Heather, and all the talented and dedicated members of the NEWBO board, to carry out the great work of NEWBO, which is to encourage and support women business owners in New England,” said Susan LaPlante-Dube, NEWBO’s President. “Heather brings a fresh perspective and significant expertise to the board. Her participation will help us achieve the goals we have for the NEWBO organization, and her business achievements will be a model for other women business owners to emulate.”

Strategies For Growth, founded in 2003 is a human resource consulting and outsourcing firm dedicated to helping small and medium sized businesses prosper and grow through effective leadership and employee strategies.  The company helps transform your human resources from an operating expense into a profitable investment in your employees and your business.  Prior to founding Strategies For Growth, Edelman, spent over 20 years in all facets of human resources including organizational change, leadership development, performance management, cultural transformation, staffing, compensation, benefits and compliance with federal and state employment laws. More information can be found at http://strategiesforgrowth.biz, or by phone at 617-332-2277.

About New England Women Business Owners (NEWBO)

Founded in 1978, NEWBO provides outstanding professional resources, educational programs, peer support, and networking opportunities for women business owners in a range of industries, from startups to large corporations. NEWBO hosts monthly meetings which focus on topics of importance to business owners. Members also have access to peer advisory groups, called Roundtables, where members can share common problems and concerns and get feedback that helps them operate their businesses more successfully.  More information can be found at http://www.newbo.org.

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