PRESS RELEASE Preferred Living has received certification from the National Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBENC), a national organization dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises in America's major business markets. WBENC offers a thorough, standardized national certification process for businesses owned and operated by women. Through its Internet database of certified firms, WBENCLink, corporations and government agencies can find women-owned and operated firms from which to purchase goods and services in conjunction with governmental projects. "I'm very proud that we have received this certification", said Elaine Weiner, President of Preferred Living's parent Company, The Action Group, Inc. "It means we are part of a network of companies that help to open new doors for women in business, and it expands our horizons for contracts. WBENC is a national leader in promoting diversity and the best practices in corporate America and annually compiles a list of top corporations supporting women-owned businesses in purchasing."