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November 17, 2025

ASA Announces Participants in New Accelerator Program for Women-Owned Businesses

The American Staffing Association Foundation has announced the inaugural participants of its new Accelerator Program, designed to support women entrepreneurs and founders in the early stages of growing their staffing and recruiting businesses, which was established after a generous donation from Dorothy Taylor, 2021 ASA Leadership Hall of Fame inductee and former chief executive officer of World Wide Specialty Programs.

The nine inaugural participants were recognized at THRIVE Live and Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, in October. Beth Erwin, founder and chief executive officer of three-year-old staffing firm BESTAFF, was named the program’s overall winner and will receive a $15,000 grant to help grow her business. The nine entrepreneurs and founders are taking part in a year-long program that includes attendance at the ASA events THRIVE Live and Staffing World, exclusive monthly peer group sessions, and mentorship through the ASA Mentor Match program. See the full list of participants and learn more about the new ASA Foundation Accelerator Program at americanstaffing.net.

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ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Advocating for Yourself—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part Four: Asking for a Promotion,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In the final session of this four-part series presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, get insights on how to have uncomfortable conversations around career advancement and hear from women who have empowered themselves and others around them to seek career growth opportunities.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

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