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YWCA Women of Distinction Award Presented to Jo-Kell CEO
Chesapeake, VA (April 26, 2010) – Suzy Kelly, CEO of Jo-Kell Inc., a electrical distribution and engineering company, received the 2010 YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Business on Thursday, April 15th. The award ceremony was held at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside in Norfolk, Virginia.
Each year, the YWCA of South Hampton Roads recognizes outstanding women who made significant contributions to their community through their professional activities and volunteer efforts. Honorees must exhibit a dedication to eliminating racism and empowering women.
“I am honored to receive this prestigious award from the YWCA,” said Kelly. "To be recognized by for my service to the community is very humbling. I have the distinct privilege of having a strong and loyal workforce that continually looks for ways to give back to the community." Kelly added. A few of Kelly’s professional achievements include: Regional Vice-Chair of ACIBC (Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition); Virginia Chamber of Commerce; Chesapeake Jubilee Chair, 2010; Division Chair and Board Member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce; Chesapeake Police Department Advisory Board; Women Impacting Public Policy; Board of Trustees Lead Hampton Roads; Executive Advisory council, ODU School of Business; 2008 and Co-Founder, Ignite Chesapeake. Kelly is also a regional keynote speaker in disaster preparedness for the workforce. She has made presentations including: Taking Care of Business, Organizational Survival Workshop for Pandemic Flu and Disaster Preparedness.
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Contact: Karen Meyers, Marketing Director
1716 Lambert Court • Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Phone (757) 523-2900 • Fax (757) 523-8773
karen.meyers@jokell.com • www.jokell.com
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CHESAPEAKE,
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1716 Lambert Court, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1-800-365-5214 * (757) 523-2900 * (757) 523-8773 fax |
JACKSONVILLE,
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9655 Florida Mining Blvd W, Bldg 300 Suite 301, Jacksonville, FL 32257
1-800-521-3030 * (904) 260-8420 * (904) 260-8401 fax |
RICHMOND,
VA
7361 Whitepine Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
1-888-803-6450 * (804) 377-2588 * (804) 377-2589 fax |
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| Providing the PowerChain Management
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Leading supplier of integrated products,
services and support to the U.S. military forces. |
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| Design, manufacture and market products
for customers in multiple industries. |
Providing durable, flexible, low profile,
lightweight, cost-effective interconnective systems. |
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Pauluhn |
| The best in maritime products, services
and integrated multi-use systems. |
Providing marine, offshore and industrial
lighting innovative product solutions. |
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