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Fraud.  While we won’t suggest this wicked transgression is prevalent, it is pervasive across numerous dimensions. A few examples?  Tax evasion, pyramid schemes, politico misbehavior, internet phishing, identity theft, and even misconduct within the supply chain. More specifically, the procurement component of an enterprise’s supply chain is arguably the most vulnerable since millions of dollars […]

Highlighting the successful entrepreneurial members of the Zenith Group –a chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization – resumes with our last in a series of seven. It is a privilege to present Jayne Millard, Chairman and CEO of Turtle & Hughes.   Jayne Millard, Chairman and CEO, Turtle and Hughes     What: 1977, 1 […]

Highlighting the successful entrepreneurial members of the Zenith Group –a chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization – resumes with our sixth in a series. It is a privilege to present Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chairman of APCO Worldwide. Margery Kraus, Founder & Executive Chairman,  APCO Worldwide     What: E pluribus unum. The motto […]

STEM has always been hot – but now it’s getting the attention it deserves. STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) studies have been at the heart of technological innovation for years, but these specific disciplines are highly recognized as a propellant for creativity, discovery and invention. I recently had the great honor of being recognized […]

Highlighting the remarkable and industrious members of the Zenith Group –a chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization – continues with our fifth in a series of six. I am honored to present Gina Addeo, CEO of ADCO Electric Corporation. Gina Addeo, CEO, ADCO Electrical Corp.     What: Over 7 million people. That number represents, […]

Continuing to highlight members of the exceedingly entrepreneurial and collaborative women of the Zenith Group, we are proud to present Annette Becker, Practice Area Leader, Corporate and Transactional for K&L Gates.   Annette Becker, Practice Area Leader, Corporate and Transactional K&L Gates     What: Rapidly expanding global regulatory compliance and complexity is enough to […]

Workplace safety is an imperative.  As we further highlight members of the exceedingly entrepreneurial and collaborative women of the Zenith Group, we are proud to present Julie Copeland, the CEO of Arbill. What: On the job safety solutions are a must have. Arbill, founded in 1945 and led by Temple MBA graduate Julie Copeland, is […]

Continuing to highlight members of the exceedingly entrepreneurial and collaborative women of the Zenith Group, we are proud to present Andra Rush, the CEO of the largest woman-owned business in Michigan and leader of one of the largest Native American-owned enterprises in the U.S.   Andra Rush, Founder, Chairwoman and CEO of Rush Group LLC […]

Peak, pinnacle, summit… and Zenith.  These descriptive terms accurately convey a sense of real accomplishment.  Zenith, in particular, is defined by Oxford Dictionary as “the time at which something is most powerful or successful.” The Zenith Group, certainly then, is not a surprising title given to a very select group of women-owned businesses – members […]

  Perhaps you’re familiar with the phenomenon known as the ‘gig economy?  The “on-demand economy” is an alternative moniker given to the portion of the United States economy driven by the contribution of contingent workers. If you know them as 1099 employees, pay close attention. Consider this:  according to Pew Research analysis of Census Bureau […]