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DRESS FOR SUCCESS RINGS CLOSING BELL AT NASDAQ

New York, NY – (July 14, 2009) Dress for Success Worldwide, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, rang the Closing Bell at the NASDAQ Marketsite in Times Square today.  Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, was joined onstage by Worldwide board members Doug Checkeris, CEO of MediaCom, Carla Hendra, CEO of Ogilvy North America and Chairman of Ogilvy New York, and Clarice Kennedy, Senior Director of Information Technology at Resources Global Professionals, in addition to women who have been served by the organization, affiliate leaders, corporate sponsors, and several staff and board members of Dress for Success affiliates from around the world.

The Closing Bell ceremony celebrates Dress for Success’ annual affiliate conference, which kicked off Sunday in New York City.  Representatives from the more than 90 affiliates worldwide convene to develop their nonprofit leadership skills, network with their peers, learn from industry experts, and become re-energized in their work. Participants leave the summit better equipped to serve the women who utilize their services.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the success of Dress for Success than by ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell,” said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide.  “We are honored to be included and thrilled that so many members of the Dress for Success family could participate in this one-of-a-kind event.” 

About Dress for Success

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 90 cities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the UK and the West Indies. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 500,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.

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