The Douglas Stewart Company is Top Woman-Owned Business in Wisconsin

MADISON, WI, October 17, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Douglas Stewart Company, led by Cheryl Rosen Weston, was recognized by The Milwaukee Business Journal as the Largest Wisconsin Woman-Owned Business. This marks the fifth year that The Douglas Stewart Company is on the list of top woman-owned businesses in the state of Wisconsin.

Combining superior products with world-class marketing, sales and customer service has proven to be successful for customers and employees of The Douglas Stewart Company. Based in Madison, the company reported revenue greater than $253 million for fiscal year 2011. Weston purchased the company in 1999, and sales have more than doubled during her tenure. The company employs approximately 140 people. "It's an honor to appear on the Milwaukee Business Journal list," said Weston. She noted that her foremost job satisfaction as a businesswoman comes from providing opportunities for others, whether through creating employment and career advancement for Douglas Stewart Company employees in the Madison area, or through philanthropy.

The Milwaukee Business Journal provides Wisconsin consumers and businesses with helpful, detailed information. The complete lists are only available in the print edition, which is also available to view digitally for digital and print subscribers.

The Douglas Stewart Company is the largest distributor and marketer of computer products, consumer electronics and school supplies exclusively serving the education market. The Douglas Stewart Company links more than 185 manufacturers with over 4,500 academic resellers in the United States and Canada. Its subsidiary, Douglas Stewart EDU provides similar services to 23 countries in Europe. Based in Madison, Wisconsin and founded in 1950, The Douglas Stewart Company is a privately held, woman-owned business.