HOUSTON, TX - June 16, 2010 — Guidant Group Inc., a managed services and talent acquisition consulting company, announced today it recently became a member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC is a non-profit organization that provides a national certification to women-owned businesses in the United States. The organization is dedicated to the training and development of its members through ongoing education programs, and by providing tools to help businesses compete in an increasingly diverse environment.

“Guidant Group customers are placing much greater attention on supplier diversity management and social responsibility,” said Gabriela Schreiber, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Guidant Group. “The various education opportunities offered by WBENC can help Guidant Group stay current with diversity trends and improve our Supplier Diversity Program, so we can be a greater asset to our customers.”

One of the benefits of the WBENC Membership is access to a WBE (women business enterprise) database of certified staffing firms, which can help Guidant Group proactively maintain a supplier base of qualified and capable diversity staffing partners. Other benefits include the following:

• Educational opportunities on current diversity trends.
• Access to research studies conducted by WBENC on topics that support the growth and improvement of corporations and WBEs
• Opportunity to apply for national awards and recognitions
• Networking opportunities with peers and industry colleagues to share best practices with companies who have world-class Supplier Diversity programs

Guidant Group partners with several non-profit organizations, including the Greater New England National Minority Supplier Development Council (GNENMSDC), an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

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About Guidant Group, Inc.

Guidant Group is a managed services and consulting company dedicated to developing comprehensive and integrated talent acquisition programs for its clients. Please visit www.guidantgroup.com for more information.

Brad Leone, Pennebaker Fifth Ring for Guidant Group, 713-963-8607, brad@fifthring.com

Angelica Nelson, Pennebaker Fifth Ring for Guidant Group, 713-457-2125, angelica@fifthring.com