Beta Gamma Sigma Recognizes the Achievements of CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd

Nominated be Dean Craig of North Carolina A&T State University BGS Chapter, Bryant Howroyd surprised and humbled said, "It is so wonderful for me to be honored by Beta Gamma Sigma as Entrepreneur of the Year. Dean Craig of NCA&T is one of my heroes, so having him and the school nominate me brings a special joy to the honor of being recognized and nominated. I care deeply about the students who attend NCA&T and so many other schools, and I am mindful that my business behavior is a template for future business leaders. This honor humbles me by the recognition and encourages me."

Other business leaders being recognized along with Bryant Howroyd this year are, Michael J. Hagan, Chairman & CEO, NutriSystem, Joseph V. Tortorice, Jr. President and CEO, Jason's Deli, Deli Management, Inc. All will be honored at the induction ceremony and banquet -- taking place on April 17th at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel inGreensboro, North Carolina. Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International and the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.

Earlier this year, Bryant Howroyd was honored at the inaugural BET Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the achievements and contributions of distinguished African American leaders in their fields. CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd (Entrepreneur) was celebrated for her remarkable accomplishments as one of the nation's most successful entrepreneurs along with Alicia Keys (Entertainment), Tyra Banks (Media), Dr. Cornel West (Inspirational/Education), Richard Parsons (Corporate), and the Honorable Maxine Waters (Government).

Bryant Howroyd is the CEO of the ACT 1 Group, leading the human resources industry as both the largest staffing agency in America and the developer and partnership firm for human resource talent management. The ACT 1 Group is a multi-division conglomerate offering services matching the growth of today's future-focused industry needs. The group includes ACT 1 Personnel Services for temporary, direct hire and contract employees; @Tech, offering professional and technical hire support, as well as project planning and workforce; A-Check America, a web-based pre-employment and background screening service; and DSSI, offering complete document and electronic file management. A stellar part of this conglomerate is the Agile 1 Solutions group, which provides technology and management solutions for human capital and vendor management, that creates streamlined and efficient contingent staffing and project based processes. ACT 1 Group provides global solutions, currently inNorth America,Puerto Rico andIndia. The Group will open locations inEngland in this year and has plans to be operable inBrazil before year's end.

Last year Ms. Bryant Howroyd was named Outstanding Entrepreneur from Texas Association of African American Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Bryant Howroyd was also honored by the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development as Top Woman Business Owner. Ms. Bryant Howroyd also made Black Enterprise's list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business based on entrepreneurial leadership and Ebony's 100 Most Influential. In 2006, she was twice named by the Star Group as one of the 50 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World -- becoming the first African-American woman honored.

Beyond her success in business and civic affairs, Ms. Bryant Howroyd carries a dedicated enthusiasm and passion for community development. "Empowering people is a blessing and responsibility," said Bryant Howroyd.

Ms. Bryant Howroyd has appeared on numerous national magazines and television shows, including "The Tyra Banks Show," "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "The Tavis Smiley Show." For more information please contact the Act 1 Group, go to http://www.act1group.com.

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