{"id":267,"date":"2017-11-01T09:11:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T14:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pinnacle-ta.com\/?page_id=267"},"modified":"2017-11-01T09:11:11","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T14:11:11","slug":"2017-entrepreneur-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pinnacle-ta.com\/2017-entrepreneur-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Entrepreneur of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div class=\"m_-749450027052328300WordSection1\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Pinnacle Talent Acquisition Announces President &amp; CEO,<\/i><\/b><b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Dawn Taylor Accepts Maryland Women\u2019s Business Center\u2019s<\/i><\/b><b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Entrepreneur of the Year Award<\/i><\/b><b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-268\" src=\"http:\/\/pinnacle-ta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DawnTaylor-award.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"297\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-269\" src=\"http:\/\/pinnacle-ta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DawnTalyor-award2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"296\" \/><\/center><b><i>Fort Washington, MD \u2014 October 25, 2017<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<i>\u2014\u00a0<\/i><\/b>On October 17 at the Maryland Women\u2019s Business Center\u2019s Second Annual Award Luncheon, Pinnacle Talent Acquisition President &amp; CEO,\u00a0<b>Dawn Taylor<\/b>\u00a0was awarded the\u00a0<b>Woman Entrepreneur of the Year\u00a0<\/b>award.\u00a0 The award is in recognition of Ms. Taylor\u2019s leadership, advocacy and engagement in empowering women in the workplace and strengthening the State and County\u2019s economy.\u00a0 In acknowledgement of being honored as Entrepreneur of the Year, she was presented with Official Citations from US Senator for Maryland, Chris Van Hollen and Prince George\u2019s County Senator C. Anthony Muse.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Her nomination spoke to\u00a0her dedication to the staffing and human resources consulting industry where she has amassed not only a large network but also, life changing and life affirming relationships.<i>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i>Ms. Taylor has been responsible for many people finding the job of their dreams and securing their future.\u00a0 She has helped numerous companies acquire top-notch talent along with ensuring companies continued growth via human resources consulting and outsourcing.<i>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i>PTA is an extension of organization\u2019s staff helping with a myriad of human resources initiatives.\u00a0 Ms. Taylor and her colleagues have helped non-profit and for-profit entities throughout the region with on site, virtual and project based human resources consulting.\u00a0\u00a0She is committed to delivering a personalized, authentic service where\u00a0communication is at the heart of everything PTA does.\u00a0 Ms. Taylor\u2019s life is a superior example to the everyday woman working to better their communities as they grow their businesses.\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ms. Taylor stated, \u201cI am humbled by this honor.\u00a0 Women entrepreneurs face immense difficulties managing work and family, along with competing in a world that does not recognize our leadership in this arena.\u00a0 For over 10 years, women are starting companies faster than our male counter parts.\u00a0 However, funding, loans and support are not readily available.\u00a0 Consequently, we need the Maryland Women&#8217;s Business Center\u2019s support that has made a difference in all areas of women in business.\u201d<\/i><\/b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe MWBC applauds the phenomenal women entrepreneurs in Maryland that are having a significant impact on their community.\u00a0 It wouldn\u2019t be possible without the collective participation from our business counselors, clients, volunteers, partners and sponsors who believe in the power of women entrepreneurship,\u201d said Managing Director of the MWBC, Kiesha Haughton.<\/p>\n<p><u><\/u><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>About Pinnacle Talent Acquisition:<\/b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>With over twenty years of combined experience in the areas of contract, contract to hire, direct hire placements, human resources consulting and project management, Pinnacle Talent Acquisition has proven to be an experienced employment solutions provider serving the Washington Metro area.<\/p>\n<p><u><\/u><u><\/u>Our mission is to connect top talent with the client companies we serve.\u00a0 Our philosophy is simple, \u201cyou cannot run an exceptional company without exceptional talent.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contact:<\/p>\n<p><u><\/u>Dawn Taylor, President &amp; CEO<br \/>\n<u><\/u><u><\/u><a href=\"mailto:dtaylor@pinnacle-ta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dtaylor@pinnacle-ta.com<br \/>\n<\/a><u><\/u><u><\/u><a href=\"tel:(301)%20859-0011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">301.859.0011, ext. 101<\/a><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Deborah White, VP HR Consulting Services<br \/>\n<u><\/u><u><\/u><a href=\"mailto:dwhite@pinnacle-ta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dwhite@pinnacle-ta.com<br \/>\n<\/a><u><\/u><u><\/u><a href=\"tel:(301)%20859-0011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">301.859.0011, ext. 104<br \/>\n<\/a><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2mwTU7-FuDM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pinnacle Talent Acquisition Announces President &amp; CEO, Dawn Taylor Accepts Maryland Women\u2019s Business Center\u2019s Entrepreneur of the Year Award Fort Washington, MD \u2014 October 25, 2017\u00a0\u2014\u00a0On October 17 at the Maryland Women\u2019s Business Center\u2019s Second Annual Award Luncheon, Pinnacle Talent Acquisition President &amp; 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