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Office
Depot Honors Mary Catona , CEO of Retriever Waste Management,
as
2007
Philadelphia “Businesswoman of the Year”

Media,
PA (April 18, 2007) – Mary L. Catona, president
and CEO of Retriever Waste Management, has been selected
by Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products
and services, as the recipient of the 2007 Office Depot
“Businesswoman of the Year” Award. The award was be presented
at 12:00pm on April 25, 2007, at the Office Depot “Success
Strategies for Businesswomen” conference at the Union League
in Philadelphia .
Catona
is a pioneer in the field of waste and recycling management.
In 1990, Catona became the first woman in the United States
to own and operate a national waste and recycling brokerage.
Catona's insights and methods in the field of waste management
have had a marked impact on the industry. Retriever Waste
Management's loyal client base spans the market from single
location “mom-and-pop” shops to national retail and restaurant
chains.
Catona
was nominated for the award by the Philadelphia chapter
of WIPP (Women Impacting Public Policy) where she is an
active member. Catona was chosen for her exemplary leadership
and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as her dedication to
helping other women business owners succeed in their chosen
fields.
“I
am surprised and grateful to receive this tremendous honor
from Office Depot,” Mary Catona said. “I am so pleased that
this award is being given in conjunction with an event that
will focus on all women in business and the tools
and strategies they need to succeed.”
To
learn more about Retriever Waste Management services, contact
Mary Catona at
888-841-4481,
or via email at mcatona@retrieverwaste.com
.
About
Retriever Waste Management
Formerly
Environmental Waste Solutions, Retriever Waste Management
has provided businesses with quality trash management services
since 1997. Retriever is proud to serve satisfied clients
in a wide variety of business industries, including the
retail, restaurant, hotel, motel, health care and real estate
management industries. Retriever Waste Management helps
clients save time and money and stay in compliance with
local and national waste removal regulations. Retriever
Waste Management is a certified Woman Business Enterprise
(WBE).
About
Office Depot
Office Depot provides more office
products and services to more customers in more countries
than any other company.
Incorporated
in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach , Fla. , Office
Depot has annual sales of over $15 billion and employs approximately
52,000 associates around the world. Currently, the Company
sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 42
countries.
Office
Depot is a leader in every distribution channel -- from
retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce.
As of December 30, 2006 , Office Depot had 1,158 retail
stores in North America and another 348 stores, either company-owned,
licensed or franchised, in other parts of the world. Office
Depot serves a wide range of customers through a dedicated
sales force, telephone account managers, direct mail offerings,
and multiple web sites. With $4.3 billion in online sales
during the last twelve months, the Company is also one of
the world's largest e-commerce retailers.
Office
Depot's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500
Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com
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