American Excellence Award 2018

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa Whitaker receives 2018 American Excellence Award

August 6th 2018 – Melissa Whitaker and Melissa Whitaker International has been selected for the 2018 American Excellence Award in Client Solutions amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Institute of Trade & Commerce (USITC).

Each year the USITC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Companies of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that USITC strives to recognize.

Melissa Whitaker has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USITC marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year long immersion in the business climate of its industry.

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Illinois Excellence Award 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa Whitaker receives 2016 Illinois Excellence Award

September 4th 2016 – Melissa Whitaker has been selected for the 2016 Illinois Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the American Economic Institute (AEI).

Each year the AEI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Companies of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that Illinois is renowned for.

Melissa Whitaker has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by AEI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

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EXCITING NEWS! Melissa Whitaker International (MWI)® is Growing! We have Added Team Members, Resources, and Tools

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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EXCITING NEWS! Melissa Whitaker International (MWI)® is Growing! We have Added Team Members, Resources, and Tools.

Schaumburg, IL – May 24, 2016 – Melissa Whitaker International (MWI)® is excited to announce that as companies’ needs change, and demands on sales reps evolve, so do our services. The selling landscape has been forever changed by rapid technology development and highly connected global marketplaces in which commoditization can happen almost instantly. Sales Professionals are going to have to adapt to survive. They need to develop the skills to provide relevant insights and value during the conversation. The ability comes from investing sufficient time in order to better understand their clients’ industry ecosystem, internal business, and metrics to success. Along with shifts happening for sales professionals, shifts will be required in the Sales Management Structure, Marketing Message, and Customer Service as well. Due to all of these changes and challenges, MWI® has developed the following support resources to help your team navigate through these dynamic times to catapult success:

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Best of Schaumburg Award 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa Whitaker International, LLC Receives 2015 Best of Schaumburg Award

Schaumburg Award Program Honors the Achievement

SCHAUMBURG November 25, 2015 — Melissa Whitaker International, LLC has been selected for the 2015 Best of Schaumburg Award in the Photographic Services category by the Schaumburg Award Program.

Each year, the Schaumburg Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Schaumburg area a great place to live, work and play.

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American Leadership Award 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa Whitaker receives 2015 American Leadership Award

November 25th 2015 – Melissa Whitaker has been selected for the 2015 American Leadership Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the American Economic Institute (AEI).

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Melissa D. Whitaker Signs Publishing Deal

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa D. Whitaker Founder/President of Melissa Whitaker International Signs Publishing Deal with CelebrityPress to Co-Author New Book

Melissa D. Whitaker will team up with Brian Tracy and several leading experts from various industries to release the new book, “Beat The Curve: The world’s leading entrepreneurs and professionals reveal their secrets to outperforming the status quo in health, wealth, and success.” by CelebrityPress.

Schaumburg, IL–September 10, 2015 – Melissa D. Whitaker, Founder/President of Melissa Whitaker International, has joined Brian Tracy and a select group of experts and professionals to co-write the forthcoming book titled, Beat the Curve. Nick Nanton, Esq. along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., the leading agents to Celebrity Experts® worldwide, recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress™ imprint.

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New Advanced Sales Management Class – SOLD OUT

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Pros Elite / Melissa Whitaker International Advanced Sales Management training is filled Two weeks after its announcement!!

The PROs Elite Group and Melissa Whitaker International are excited to announce that their inaugural Advanced Sales Management training seminar, which will be held on April 22 and 23^rd in Tampa Florida, is sold out only two weeks after it was announced to the Office Imaging Industry. The next Advanced Sales Management training seminar will be held in the third week of July in Tampa Florida and is already almost 40% full.

“The Pros Elite Group and Melissa Whitaker are gratified by the response that we have seen from the dealer community to this Office Imaging Industry specific Sales Management Training, said Steve Rolla. “There are many quality Sales Management Training programs available in the market today however none of them teach the Office Imaging Dealer “Sales Benchmarking Model” and then address the tactics and the tools that are required to achieve that benchmarking model for sales activity, sales productivity, sales territory design, sales profit contribution, and MPS management. We will address every benchmark that a Sales Manager should be managing to and provide the words and the tools to make these tactics come to life in the Sales Manager’s organization.

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Illinois Excellence Award 2013

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa Whitaker International receives 2013 Illinois Excellence Award

February 20th 2014 – Melissa Whitaker & Melissa Whitaker International has been selected for the 2013 Illinois Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Institute for Excellence in Commerce (USIEC).

Each year the USIEC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Small businesses of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that Illinois is renowned for.

Melissa Whitaker has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USIEC marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

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Melissa Whitaker needs your help to win a GRANT!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Chase is giving away $250,000 to 12 small businesses.

We want to be able to help your business grow more!

Help us create more jobs and create growth for you. . . .

What would MWI do with $250,000 dollars?

Melissa Whitaker International would take the funds and invest in additional staff and technology that would lead to continued financial growth. Additional staff allows for more classes offered. Each business we are able to assist sees increased revenue after training and coaching of their staff. Growth for us has an exponential affect as we work to grow other businesses, plus personal growth of participants as a life-long career investment. The $250,000 investment will result in millions of revenue and jobs to our communities.

We need your help to win a $250,000 grant! We need 250 votes in 2 weeks!!!

Please take one moment of your time to help us be eligible for the grant.

3 Easy Steps:

1. Click here: https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/26226

2. Click the “Vote” button.

3. *Sign into Facebook to confirm identity.

*You will get a pop-up that clarifies that Chase and/or Google (proud sponsor) will not be sharing that information or using it to contact you.

Thank you so much for your help!

Melissa D. Whitaker

MWI Becomes Authorized Distributor of DiSC Personality Profiles

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

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Melissa Whitaker International becomes Authorized Distributor for International Training Company (DiSC Personality Profiles)

Schaumburg, IL – August 23, 2013 – Melissa D. Whitaker of Melissa Whitaker International in Schaumburg Illinois announced today that she has successfully completed the application process with Inscape Publishing, Inc. to become an Inscape Authorized Distributor. Melissa Whitaker is now among more than 2,500 independent trainers, coaches and consultants in North America authorized to use Inscape’s industry-leading DiSC^® learning instrument along with a host of assessments dealing with leadership, teamwork, sales, management, communication and more, to augment their training and development solutions.

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