ALEXANDRIA, MN - Tastefully Simple Founder and CEO Jill Blashack Strahan is one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's 25 Industry Leaders honored in the paper's 11th annual Women in Business publication.

Blashack Strahan was selected as an Industry Leader based on her position at the forefront of the direct sales industry, her role as a key player in her field, her innovative approaches to business, as well as her proven influence, professional achievements and leadership qualities.

"It's truly an honor to be included on this list. I feel very blessed to be associated with so many amazing leaders who are making a difference in the world," Blashack Strahan says.

Others on the list include leaders from Target, Minnesota Twins, Bremer Bank, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and similar well-known Minnesota organizations. The Women in Business edition also features 25 "women to watch" - up-and-comers in the business arena.

About Jill Blashack Strahan 
Jill Blashack Strahan, founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple, is one of the nation's leading female entrepreneurs. Since the company began in 1995, she's been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year^® national finalist and received many other top honors for business and entrepreneurship, including Tastefully Simple's induction into the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame.

About Tastefully Simple
Tastefully Simple is the original national home taste-testing company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet foods and gifts. The company's unique, high-quality products are offered through independent consultants across the United States. For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or the business opportunity, contact Tastefully Simple at 866.448.6446 or visit tastefullysimple.com.