Dahn & Leahy LLP awarded WBE/DBE certifications

Dahn & Leahy LLP Client-focused Corporate Business Solutions - Awarded BE/DBE status -

Andover, MA -- October 30, 2009 - The State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance, (SOWMBA), an agency within the Massachusetts Department of Economic Development which promotes the development of women business enterprises, certified Dahn & Leahy LLP with WBE (women owned business enterprise) and DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) designations. Becoming SOMWBA certified can help firms seeking contracts with the government, and businesses that embrace vendor diversification. In addition, SOMWBA also assists government agencies in meeting their affirmative purchasing and contracting goals. It does this by providing business development assistance to certified companies through information on procurement opportunities and business resources. DBE certification is a Federal designation used in conjunction with US Department of Transportation (US DOT) funded projects and contracts.

"This was a significant step to undertake for our firm and our clients. We hit a major milestone. We intend to expand into the state and federal contract process. The state audit and confirmation of the firm validates our credibility and inherent professional dedication and our customers have come to expect. Dahn & Leahy LLP is a pioneer to other WBE/DBE businesses in the tangible field of tax, treasury and international trade," said Janice Leahy, founding Partner of Dahn & Leahy LLP. "The playing field will include us in a larger arena now."

Dahn & Leahy's Tax, Treasury and International Trade advisory services, provides client-focused go-to market strategic solutions and promotes the transparency of disciplines aimed at supporting the ultimate client goals guard-railed by pragmatic leading-edge practices.

The newly formed marketing business segment provides customers marketing and technology services to achieve better business results through effective marketing.

"As a firm, we have always aspired to the highest standards of excellence. The SOMWBA certifications support that standard."

About Dahn & Leahy LLP

Dahn & Leahy is a consultative resource based in New England with strength and expertise at providing international tactical and strategic support in the areas of Tax, Treasury, and International Trade disciplines to protect and maximize a company's assets with the highest integrity. For additional information, please visit www.dahnleahy.com.

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