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The Network Journal Honored Tamara Nall

13TH ANNUAL 40 UNDER FORTY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS DINNER New York City—(May 15, 2009) —

The Network Journal (TNJ) (www.tnj.com), the New York tri-state premier magazine for Black professionals, corporate executives and small business owners, announces that Tamara Nall, President & CEO at The Leading Niche, is to be honored at the 13th Annual “40 Under Forty” Achievement Awards Dinner, Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in New York City. This milestone event, “Reaching for Higher Goals,” will be hosted by Karen Nethersole, Esq., CEO of Full Circle NY, career transition expert and networking guru, and Malik Yoba, acclaimed actor, author, musician, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square, 1605 Broadway (and 49th St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“As we celebrate the 13th year of our 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards, TNJ cherishes its role as a facilitator for our up-and-coming African-American men and women to progress even further in their careers. Through events such as our recognition awards program, TNJ brings these accomplished professionals to the attention of our vast network of corporate affiliations,” says Aziz Gueye Adetimirin, TNJ’s founder, publisher and CEO.

About the “40 Under Forty”

TNJ’s “40 Under Forty” began in 1997 to recognize the next generation of African-American leaders who, with a commitment to the development of their communities, are exceptional performers in their professions. The program, promoting mentorship and professional development, introduces these leaders to the established business community as role models for young African-Americans. The 40 achievers will be profiled in the special June issue of the magazine.

About The Network Journal

Founded in 1993, The Network Journal (TNJ) is the premier monthly magazine for Black professionals, corporate executives and small business owners in the New York tri-state area. Engaging over 88,000 readers, TNJ is dedicated to connecting, empowering and inspiring this market segment by providing news and commentaries on issues that affect the growth of businesses and the advancement of professionals in the workplace. Along with featuring successful entrepreneurs and professionals who offer insights on business- and career-building strategies, TNJ highlights trends in key industries, providing information on valuable resources in the corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Each issue of TNJ includes articles on finance and economy, career, management, healthcare, church business, science and technology, reviews of the hottest automobiles in the industry, and features about executives on the move. For more information on TNJ's "40 Under Forty" Achievement Awards visit www.tnj.com or contact Denise Acquaye, 212-962-3791 x206, denise@tnj.com.

National Minority Business Council honors THE LEADING NICHE™ for innovation, excellence and global expertise

The National Minority Business Council, Inc.’s (NMBC) Outstanding Global Business Award was awarded to The Leading Niche™. The prestigious NMBC honor is awarded yearly to minority business owners who demonstrate professional excellence, innovative business practices and who continually provide a positive example to others who aspire to similar working disciplines. In addition to the NMBC Global Outstanding Business Award, The Leading Niche™ President and CEO Tamara Nall, will receive the Brooklyn International Trade Development Center’s 2010 International Women’s Entrepreneurial Award.

With this award, Nall, who has worked across a range of industries in the management consulting sector, including telecommunications, healthcare, retail and government, is recognized for her ability to innovate and improve the global standards of management consultancy. The Leading Niche™ has propelled to the forefront of global consulting by providing not just reports and documents, but by providing sustainable and actionable recommendations delivered by a custom team of consultants who is best suited for its particular clients.

Nall, a graduate of Harvard Business School and former senior associate at Booz & Company, and her team of worldwide experts at The Leading Niche™ help clients develop strategies to remain sustainable and competitive in today’s changing marketplace. “Our unique hybrid model brings together consultants from around the world to establish both an on-the-ground and virtual presence, thus allowing us to bring together the best talent to form custom teams for each client,” says Nall. “We recognize that the world’s boundaries are becoming increasingly seamless, and therefore the utilization of alternative methods can make consulting services far more efficient and effective.”

The Leading Niche™ was built during the heart of the economic downturn. Today, as other firms lay off employees, The Leading Niche™ expands thanks to its unique business model that successfully appeals to both domestic and international clients. The model factors in the cultural and regional nuisances that many competitors omit. One prime example of these considerations is the outstanding consulting work The Leading Niche™ has provided to clients in West Africa; where customers are faced with infrastructure and energy issues and where power outages are a common problem. The Leading Niche™ offers strategic, operational and technological recommendations that help its clients compete despite these major obstacles.