HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH /diversitybusiness.com/ The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Cleveland has named Barbara O. Brown and Margaret P. Flynn of BrownFlynn Communications to the "Top 10 Women Business Owners of Northeast Ohio" for 2002.

Brown and Flynn are co-owners of BrownFlynn Communications, a marketing communications firm specializing in community relationship management. Utilizing a council of experts, BrownFlynn helps organizations leverage their investment in the community through innovative strategic philanthropy and social marketing initiatives.

Established in 1996, the firm has grown from a two-person firm serving one client to an eight-person firm serving a variety of clients. Recently, the firm was recognized as a Weatherhead 100 "upstarts" winner, a finalist of SBN's "Innovators in Business" award and earned certifications as a women- owned firm by the City of Cleveland and the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC).

"Being recognized as a Top 10 Women Business Owner shows that it is possible to create a successful and unique business environment based upon ideals," Flynn said. "As the author Anna Quindlen wrote, 'All of us want to do well. But if we do not do good, too, then doing well will never be enough.' The core of our business is based on this belief."

The NAWBO honorees were selected by an independent panel of judges who based their decisions upon excellence as business owners, professional accomplishments, initiative and creativity and civic involvement. A celebratory luncheon will be held on Monday, May 13, 2002 at the Marriott Key Center where Mayor Jane Campbell will deliver opening remarks.

About BrownFlynn
BrownFlynn is a full-service marketing communications firm specializing in community relationship management. Devoted to its clients, employees and the community, BrownFlynn upholds quality and integrity in work and life, offers clients unparalleled service, innovates through teamwork and is dedicated to making a difference. Visit brownflynn.com for more information.