Janice Bryant Howroyd Named As A “Woman of Distinction” By Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

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Exciting news: The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will be honoring ACT•1 Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, as part of their inaugural “Women of Distinction” group. Janice is being recognized for demonstrating a “deep commitment to the organization and to breaking down barriers for women owned businesses in the corporate and government supply chains.” Continue reading “Janice Bryant Howroyd Named As A “Woman of Distinction” By Women’s Business Enterprise National Council” →

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ACT•1 Group Ranked Among 2016’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.

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We are proud to announce that AppleOne parent company, ACT•1 Group, was recognized recently as one of the leading staffing firms in 2016 by Staffing Industry Analysts. In fact, we were named the 16th largest staffing firm in the United States and are one of the largest privately-held firms. Continue reading “ACT•1 Group Ranked Among 2016’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.” →

July 22, 2016 1

A Message To Our Neighbors In Orlando

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All of us who care about, and support, personal liberties are one family in mourning – and in strength – today. While yesterday was a horrific day in the history of the city of Orlando, and the USA, it will not define our long-term stand to live free. Please join us as we reach out to extend our hearts and hands in support to families who lost loved ones. Continue reading “A Message To Our Neighbors In Orlando” →

June 13, 2016 0

President Appoints Janice Bryant Howroyd, ACT•1 Group CEO, to Key Administration Post

TORRANCE, CA – May 9, 2016 – The White House announced President Barack Obama has appointed ACT•1 Group Founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd to serve on the Board of Advisors for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “As a product of an HBCU, I know the value to our society and economy from these institutions,” says Bryant Howroyd. “The need and privilege of working to support the collective and expanded missions of these schools are tremendous. It is an honor to bring my professional and personal expertise to this appointment.” Continue reading “President Appoints Janice Bryant Howroyd, ACT•1 Group CEO, to Key Administration Post” →

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Janice Bryant Howroyd, ACT•1 Group Founder and CEO, Receives Key Appointment to White House from President Obama

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Congratulations to our Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd! Janice’s key appointment by President Obama to serve on the Board of Advisors for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is a huge honor and pathway to directly advise the President and the Secretary of Education on methods, programs and strategies to strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Read more about this key appointment here: http://bit.ly/1T7IGay.

May 6, 2016 1

Janice Bryant Howroyd Honored with A.G. Gaston Award at the 2016 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

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Black Enterprise will be honoring ACT-1 Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, with the prestigious A.G. Gaston Award. This honor is given to those who have exceeded beyond measure in business and entrepreneurship. Continue reading “Janice Bryant Howroyd Honored with A.G. Gaston Award at the 2016 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit” →

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Janice Bryant Howroyd Interviewed on CNBC.com

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BIG NEWS: The Act•1 Group is proud to announce that Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is today’s featured entrepreneur in CNBC.com’s “Inspire: How I Made It” segment. The interview focuses on Mrs. Bryant Howroyd’s journey to building a billion-dollar company, her inspirations, and her plans for global business in the future. You can see the inspirational video here: http://cnb.cx/1NpOhQe.

March 15, 2016 0

ACT-1 Group CEO, Mrs. Janice Bryant Howroyd, Wins 2016 Peter Yessne Staffing Leadership Award

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TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2016 – The Act-1 Group is proud to announce that Mrs. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the recipient of Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2016 Peter Yessne Staffing Leadership Award. This annual award recognizes the accomplishments of SIA founder and former chairman, Peter Yessne, and is given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in growing and developing the industry and in driving innovation and thought-leadership. Continue reading “ACT-1 Group CEO, Mrs. Janice Bryant Howroyd, Wins 2016 Peter Yessne Staffing Leadership Award” →

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BLOOMBERG INTERNATIONAL Spotlights ACT•1 Group’s Global Expansion with its Founder & CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd

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Tune in to see ACT•1 Group Founder & CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd on Fox Business Network as sponsored programming on December 20, 2015 at 5:30pm EST and 7:30am GMT/8:30am CET on Bloomberg International as sponsored programming. Continue reading “BLOOMBERG INTERNATIONAL Spotlights ACT•1 Group’s Global Expansion with its Founder & CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd” →

December 19, 2015 2

AppleOne CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd Presented with Prestigious SCMSDC Leadership Excellence Award

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The Act•1 Group is proud to announce that Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder and CEO, received the prestigious 2015 Leadership Excellence Award during SCMSDC’s 31st annual Leadership Excellence Awards dinner gala (LEA). As one of the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council’s (SCMSDC) signature events, the event honoring individuals and corporations that have taken on leadership roles in the field of supplier diversity. For 2015, LEA was held at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Continue reading “AppleOne CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd Presented with Prestigious SCMSDC Leadership Excellence Award” →

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