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This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
The Forbes Business Council is an invitation-only community for successful business owners and leaders.

Jason Foodman, president of Rosy Salon Software.
Jason Foodman, President ofRosy Salon Software, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
“I’m very honored for the exclusive invitation and excited to be a part of the Forbes Business Council,” said Foodman. “I hope to bring my experience and expertise to the council and look forward to sharing my insight to help shape ideas about producing more quality content to benefit our industry.”
Foodman was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
As a member of the Council, Foodman has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected leaders in a private forum. Foodman will also have the opportunity to share his expert insights in original articles and contribute to published Expert Panels alongside other experts on Forbes.com.

Finally, Foodman will benefit from exclusive access to membership-branded marketing collateral, high-touch support from the Forbes Councils member concierge team, and complimentary membership in EXEC—the luxury hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program.
ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS: Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visithttps://councils.forbes.com.
ABOUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE: Rosy Salon Software is an award-winning Software as a Service (SaaS) designed exclusively for the beauty industry. Founded by a former salon owner who wanted a better solution, Rosy has since become the trusted software for business owners nationwide. The software offers scheduling, management, and integrated payment processing solutions, helping automate operations and streamlining day-to-day processes, so salons and spas can spend more time servicing their clients. To learn more about Rosy, please visit https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/.
Originally posted on Salon Today

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