Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas
For Immediate Release
Women’s Chamber of Commerce Selects Retail CEO Kathleen Mason Businesswoman of the Year
April 25, 2010 (Austin, TX) - Kathleen Mason, CEO of Dallas-based retail chain Tuesday Morning, won the 2009 Texas Businesswoman of the Year (TBOY) Award presented by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas (WCCT) in Austin on April 22 at the Westin Hotel in The Domain.
Mason set out to be an architect before falling in love with retail. She then proceeded to double both revenues and number of employees. Today, Tuesday Morning enjoys $900 million in annual revenues, employs close to 11,000 employees and is America’s largest first-quality, deep discount home furnishings and gift store. Known for her ability to turn around under-performing companies, Mason launched her retail rise as one of the youngest VP/divisional managers in the May Company’s history. Read more...
Texas Business Woman of the Year
It's been described as the Academy Awards for Business Women. It's where you connect with top business and professional women and men during a high-energy, star-studded luncheon. This is where you rub elbows with fascinating luminaries from many fields. This is Stars Across Texas!
Past winners include:
Colleen Barrett, President and COO of Southwest Airlines
Lynn Elsenhans, President and CEO of Shell Oil
Diane Heavin, Founder of Curves International
Linda Hummel, President, Humana South/Central Texas
Karen Simon, Executive VP, Bradford-Corfac International
Rosie Herman, Founder and CEO of One Minute Manicure
Awards
Texas Businesswoman of the Year - Honors the one woman who exemplifies awe-inspiring strength, brilliance, and success
Blazing Star Awards – Recognizes businesswomen on the success fast track who follow their own distinctive paths
Star Employees – Honors women who contribute to the success of their companies
Highlights
Powerful and interesting honorees
Inspirational program
Exceptional networking opportunities to make valuable connections
Fun shopping in our fabulous silent auction
Pre-lunch reception
Great lunch, excitement, surprises
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