Pioneering Women's Business Leader Shelley Hall To Receive Coveted NEWBO Women Helping Women Award

Catalytic Management President to be Recognized in May 14th Ceremony at Copley Plaza, Boston

Stow, MA - April 30, 2008: Catalytic Management, a leading management consulting firm, announced today that Shelley Hall, Principal and Managing Director, will receive the Women Helping Women award from New England Women Business Owners (NEWBO) on May 14th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston.

In celebration of the organization's 30th Anniversary, NEWBO is honoring women with its Quest Awards. The Women Helping Women award is given to the member who best demonstrates generous support to other women in the growth and leadership of their businesses. The recognition is for clear evidence of active mentorship, championship and advocacy by the member on behalf of other women-led businesses.

"Women business owners face unique challenges in their quest for success," said Hall. "I get a real thrill watching other women realize their potential. Supporting energetic, dedicated women as they drive towards success is a way to return all of the support I have received over the years in the many businesses I have owned and managed. Receiving the award is really an honor."

Shelley Hall is an experienced Entrepreneur, CEO, and COO who has built, reinvented and turned around companies and divisions. She has taken her sales talent, coupled it with strong analytical and strategic skills to deliver revenue growth and exceed margin goals. Her major strength lies in her ability to build teams that work together to improve margins, reduce costs and enhance quality.