April 17, 2010
Minneapolis, MN – Jill Johnson, president of Johnson Consulting Services, has received the Established Woman Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Representing the issues and concerns of women-owned businesses at the national, state and local levels, the 35 year old Minnesota chapter of NAWBO gave a total of twenty awards to women members at an awards ceremony held at the Hyatt Hotel on April 16th, 2010.
The Established Woman Award is given to exemplary women business owners who have proven mettle to build a strong, sustainable company. Winners of this award must own their own business for a minimum of five years. They must also possess the skills, talent and leadership ability to maintain and guide her company for years to come.
Jennifer Brigham, president of the Minnesota Chapter said, “Jill Johnson was selected for this award because she has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and influence by selling her professional services to sophisticated clients located throughout the nation over more than two decades. Accomplishing such a feat requires not only a high level of expertise but also a high level of business acumen.”
Johnson commented, “As a past president of NAWBO I know how selective the committee is when choosing the annual Achieve award winners. I am deeply honored to have been selected to receive this award from an organization comprised of such amazing and accomplished women.”
About Johnson Consulting Services: An award winning management consultant specializing in market-based strategy development since 1982, Jill Johnson assists her clients in the development of business plans, marketing plans and strategies for growth. Her clients are located throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia. She has worked with hundreds of clients over the last two decades and her consulting work has impacted over $2 billion dollars worth of business decisions. She was president of the Minnesota NAWBO Chapter in 1990 – 1991. For more information, visit www.jcs-usa.com.
About the National Association of Women Business Owner (NAWBO): Founded in 1975, NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses; and boasts over 7,000 members and 80 chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. For more info please visit: www.nawbo-mn.org.
