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"In this, our 25th anniversary class, we are honored to have B.N. Bahadur as part of the Outstanding Business Leader program. These individuals were chosen because of the example they set for our students, as they pursue their goals in the industries of business," said Ben Starling III, executive director of the OBL program. "Each recipient has gained professional notoriety and respect due to the choices they've made and the leadership they've demonstrated. We at Northwood University are inspired by their journeys and successes."

Northwood University (NU) annually recognizes a select group of men and women for their business achievements and for their support and exemplary leadership of the communities in which they live and work. These individuals serve as role models for NU students, all of whom are engaged in the study of business management and who aspire to business careers. In the 25 years since the program's founding, more than 200 business leaders from more than 30 states, representing dozens of industries and fields of business expertise, have received the Outstanding Business Leader Award.

B.N. Bahadur is the founder and CEO of BBK. BBK, a leading business advisory firm established in 1977, is recognized globally for enhancing the growth, profits, and stability of its clients. Through its proficiency in automotive operational issues, production controls, process engineering and logistics, BBK has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for six consecutive years.

A highly regarded speaker on financial and operational management issues, Mr. Bahadur holds membership in the Turnaround Management Association, the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Credit Management, and is a Certified Turnaround Professional, as well as a member and past treasurer of the India League of America.

Other members of the Outstanding Business Leader 25th Anniversary Class of 2005 include:

• Jim Arrigo, President, Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep, West Palm Beach, Florida
• Jay Lockwood, President, J. Lockwood Chrysler, Ltd., Oakville, Ontario, CANADA
• William S. Stavropoulos, Chairman of the Board, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan
• Donald Wallace, President and CEO, Lazydays RV SuperCenter, Seffner, Florida

On the day preceding the Gala presentations, Northwood University students asked questions of the OBL Class of 2005, as well as past honorees, at an afternoon "Ask the CEO" forum held at Northwood's Florida campus. The forum featured topics such as "Homeland Security in the Expanding Global Market," and the "Globalization of Entrepreneurialism."

Northwood University is a private institution specializing in business, management and entrepreneurship. Northwood emphasizes the importance of free enterprise, creativity and the arts, global business, and ethics. With residential campuses in Midland, Michigan; Cedar Hill, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida, the university offers associate and bachelor degree programs in advertising; accounting; automotive marketing; aftermarket management; business management; computer information systems; entertainment, sport & promotion management; as well as banking & finance. In addition, Northwood University's DeVos Graduate School of Management offers evening Managerial and Executive MBA options in Lansing, Midland, and Troy, Michigan, and a full-time MBA option in Midland, Michigan.

BBK, an international business advisory firm established in 1977, provides financial and operational services that enhance the growth, profits and stability of its clients. BBK has over 100 professionals throughout the United States and Europe, and has completed more than 1,000 engagements for a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, mid-sized companies, financial institutions, law firms and private equity firms. For more information, visit www.e-bbk.com.