The company was also applauded during a celebratory reception hosted by The Home Depot on December 6, 2005 as the 2005 NMSDC Supplier of the Year, Class I award winner. They are evaluated on the basis of company history, growth in sales and employment, product quality, service delivery, competitiveness, community involvement and obstacles overcome as a result of heritage or background. The award is regarded as the most significant honor to a certified minority business. The event highlighted the journey of The Home Depot as the mentor of HR Now!, in participation in the 2004-2006 Georgia Governor’s Mentor Protégé Program.

“The long-term and strategic relationship cultivated with The Home Depot through the Governor’s Mentor-Protégé Program is a tremendous honor for the company. Our relationship has been key in preparing HR Now! to compete for nationally,” said Thomas. HR Now! was the only Georgia minority business awardee at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) at the October 2005 Awards Banquet in Dallas, Texas. 

HR Now! The African American-owned human resource management firm focuses on outsourcing solutions that mange risk, increase productivity and identify and retain talent. -- was founded in 1996. Specializing in HR services and Web-based products that address the challenges of a changing workplace, its customers include The Coca Cola Company, The Home Depot and SunTrust Banks, as well as other MBE firms. Professional, nonprofit and educational organizations, as well as the Georgia 100 Mentoring program benefit from the active involvement and philanthropic efforts of president and CEO Gwen Thomas.

For further information, contact Gwen Thomas at 404-442-7299 (or via email: gwen@hrnow.biz)