Mary Fox Donnelly Is Named a "2012 Women's Business Enterprise Star" by Women's Business Enterprise National Council

 To be honored before 1,000 at "Salute to Women's Business Enterprises"

PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mary Fox Donnelly will receive the nation's premier award for excellence among women's business enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Salute to Women's Business Enterprises Celebrating 15 Years: Vision, Opportunities, and Success!

The annual event will take place March 22, 2012, before 1,000 corporate executives, WBEs and government and nonprofit representatives at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MD. 

Encompass Elements provides cross media marketing services which entails lettershop, print on demand, structural design with assembly of kits and over-wrapping; plus web and data solutions. EE offers complete fulfillment services for distribution from our warehouse with real time web based inventory management and order entry system.

"Mary Fox Donnelly is an outstanding leader and strategic thinker whose business is contributing to our economy and our future success," said Pamela Prince-Eason, WBENC President and CEO, the leading advocate for and authority on WBEs as suppliers to the nation's top corporations.

"We are proud to receive this recognition by WBENC," said Mary Fox Donnelly.

Mary Fox Donnelly will be recognized for her leadership in the business community, her inspiration to other women business owners, and her active role at the helm of Encompass Elements. The Women's Business Enterprise Council PA-DE-sNJ (WBEC) selected Mary Fox Donnelly for this national honor. It is one of WBENC's 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) which process WBENC's world-class certification of WBEs, in addition to providing skill-building educational programs and business development opportunities with major corporations.

"We are honoring Mary for her business acumen, community service, exemplary leadership and commitment to the growth and success of women business enterprises and our Council," said Geri Swift, President, WBEC.

WBENC's Summit & Salute is part of a comprehensive two-day strategic educational program sponsored by Accenture and Ernst & Young LLP showcasing thought leaders and key business trends, and providing WBEs with vital access to WBENC Corporate and Government Members. In delivering sophisticated resources and senior-level networking opportunities, WBENC enables the long-term success of women's businesses and the corporations they serve.  

About WBENC: The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the leading advocate for, and authority on, Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) as suppliers and vendors to the nation's corporations. Founded in 1997, WBENC is also the nation's leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with over 11,700 WBENC-certified WBEs and WBENC certification accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, representing America's most prestigious brands. Throughout the year, WBENC and its RPOs provide opportunities for interactions between more than 250 member corporations and certified WBEs at business building events and other forums.  WBENC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks and accepts donations from corporations, foundations and individuals that support its mission and programs.  For more information, please go to www.wbenc.org.

About WBEC PA-DE-sNJ: As a regional partner organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the Women's Business Enterprise Council PA-DE-sNJ (WBEC) certifies women owned businesses and facilitates the relationship between corporations, government and women business enterprises to provide growth and sustainability.  For information on the Council's current activities in support of certified WBEs, log on to www.wbecouncil.org.

About Encompass Elements: Encompass Elements operates two locations, one in Colmar Pennsylvania, and the other a 250,000 square feet distribution center in New Castle Delaware, where product and literature fulfillment is conducted for various industries. EE is in a unique position to guide clients through the hurdles of a successful campaign with creative use of cutting edge technology. From strategic planning, creative design, database management, personalization and lettershop to response and program analysis, our innovative marketing solutions promote and enhance the success of our clients' diverse businesses.

SOURCE Women's Business Enterprise Council