Recent NewsLEVY SECURITY CHAIRPERSON NAMED 2006 WOMAN BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR Debby G. Levy Honored By National Association of Women Business Owners
Chicago (April XX, 2006) — The Chicago-Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has named Debby G. Levy, chairperson and CEO of Chicago-based Levy Security Corporation and Premier Security Corporation, as its 2006 Woman Business Owner of the Year. Levy will accept the award at NAWBO’s annual luncheon on May 11 at the Hilton Chicago hotel. In choosing Levy for this award, NAWBO cited her creative leadership, dedication to employee development, and her entrepreneurial spirit. The award committee also cited Levy’s commitment to community causes. Over the years, she has been a significant fundraiser and advocate for the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. “NAWBO feels that Debby Levy truly represents the spirit of this prestigious award and is a strong role model for all entrepreneurs and women in general,” said Sheila Gidley, executive director for NAWBO/Chicago. Levy originally began her career as a medical assistant, and later successfully established an event planning company. In 1979, Ms. Levy co-founded Levy Security Consultants Ltd., with her husband, Barry W. Levy. The company grew as a result of their focus on quality and strong customer relationships. Approximately 12 years ago, Barry Levy passed away unexpectedly, leaving Debby Levy to manage the business they had started together. Ms. Levy cites a strong executive team – many of whom had worked with her and her husband since the company’s early days – for helping to sustain the company and shepherd its growth. Today, Levy Security – which still services its first client, Century Shopping Centre – has grown to nearly 1000 employees, and is recognized nationwide for developing customized security programs for world-class hospitals, retailers, shopping centers, commercial properties, corporate complexes, residential communities and educational institutions. In 2004, under Ms. Levy’s leadership, Levy Security’s management team established an affiliate company, Premier Security Corporation, which services high-end commercial properties. The new company has quickly grown to 250 employees. Ms. Levy serves as chairperson and CEO of both companies. “NAWBO’s recognition really acknowledges the entire Levy team’s dedication and accomplishments over the past 27 years,” noted Debby Levy. “When we founded Levy Security, we did so with the ambitious goal of setting the standards of excellence and commitment by which all others are measured. This award reflects that our team has done just that, and the best is yet to come.”
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