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CareerWomen Named as Finalist in 2004 StevieAwards

CareerWomen was named a Finalist in The 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs in two categories including Best Overall Company of the Year for a Service-based business and Women Helping Women. Founded in 1997 by Jan Donnelly &, JillXan Donnelly, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women find jobs in their chosen careers and is considered by employers and recruiters the leading national online career center by and for women. Tailored to the needs of todays working women, CareerWomen.com provides job seekers easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to recruit and hire women. The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs is a national awards competition recognizing the accomplishments of women small business owners in the United States. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards, hailed as the business worlds own Oscars by the New York Post Being recognized for building a women-owned and women-focused business is very gratifying, said JillXan Donnelley, president of CareerWomen. Were proud of the service that we provide women in the business community and this national recognition is truly an honor. More than 600 nominations from companies in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in 18 categories, including Best Company of the Year, Best Entrepreneur, Best New Product, Women Helping Women, and Mentor of the Year. Details about The Finalists for the first-ever Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs comprise the most dynamic women in business today. These entrepreneurs have accomplished innovative and extraordinary things while building their business, said Dennis Alter, chairman and CEO of Advanta. We congratulate all of them on their achievement. The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs are governed by a board of Distinguished Judges &, Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and figures in American business, including Carrie Fitzmaurice, publisher for Entrepreneur Media Inc., Dr. Lisa Krinsky, chairman &, president for SFBC International, and Dr. Betty Spence, president of The National Association for Female Executives.