Kristin Tucker Named By Small Business Monthly as one of Top St. Louis Women Business Owners

Kristin Tucker, Principal with TDK Technologies, was honored in Small Business Monthly's March 2009 issue as one of St. Louis' Top Women Business Owners of 2009.   "Each company represents the best of the best for their overall business success and in their ability to positively affect the future of the business community", stated Laurie Burstein, Small Business Monthly.  Laurie continued, "Due to the number of outstanding companies submitting nomination forms, 51 companies were recognized in this year's program for significant contributions to the St. Louis region."

Women Business Owners represent the fastest growing segment of business in St. Louis.  Small Business Monthly has selected top women in business since 1993 and Tucker joins a long list of the Who's Who in St. Louis women business owners, including: eight new members to the class of 2008, and with prior winners like Maxine Clark, Wendy Gray, Donna Vandiver and many more.  Tucker, co-founder of TDK Technologies, is one of seven women executives in technology of over 102 prior awardees.

Tucker was recognized by Small Business Monthly's publisher Ron Ameln during his Top Women Business Owners Awards Luncheon speech.  She was mentioned because of her particularly inspiring story.  "Because of the guts, commitment, and moxy, these women have made it easier for today's entrepreneurs." Ameln stated. "The entrepreneurs we recognize today are paving the way for more women to launch their own dreams in the future."

Tucker was chosen based on the following criteria, which included: Firm revenue of over $1 million, in business for more than 5 years, majority owner of the business, and nominated by her peers.

Tucker is a strong advocate for women in business and is currently the Treasurer of NAWBO, St. Louis - (National Association of Women Business Owners).  This award confirms that commitment and inspires our next generation of leaders to continue in this tradition.

TDK Technologies LLC is a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), established in 2001, with over 100 team members located in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  TDK provides e-Commerce and business process & system solutions for businesses through information technology.  TDK is located at 12977 North Forty Drive, Suite 108, St. Louis, MO 63141.  For more information about TDK Technologies and perhaps how TDK can help your firm - visit our website: www.tdktech.com or call 314.878.1005.