Hodge Recognized for Role in Business Recognition Program

CHICAGO (Oct. 24, 2007) – Sally Saville Hodge, president of Chicago-based Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications, was recently recognized for her role in helping to bring about a highly successful program recognizing influential women in business in suburban Chicago.

Hodge was recognized at the 10-year mark of the annual “Influential Women in Business” program for brokering the partnership between The Business Ledger, Naperville, and the Chicago Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) that has led to the program’s position as a prestigious institution. This year, 23 women were honored during an event attended by approximately 300.

Also recognized at the 10-year mark for her involvement was Sandra Gidley, retired founder of Gidley Management Group, Chicago, which is NAWBO’s management firm.

“At the time we launched our Influential Women program, I figured it would have a lifespan of maybe five years,” said James Elsener, Publisher of the Business Ledger, a bi-monthly covering businesses in Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs. “Ten years later, it is as relevant as ever – largely thanks to our partnership with NAWBO.”

Hodge got involved as a business owner who had regular dealings with both the publication’s publisher and editor, and as a board member of NAWBO Chicago. “I thought a partnership between them would present a win/win for both. As a connector, bringing them together was what I liked to do. I'm happy it’s continued to expand their influence as well!” she said.

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