Tampa Bay Unit Named Business Partner of the Year

Hardenstine and Key Share Recognition at Fall Business and Planning Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

La Jolla, CA ( Monday, October 02, 2006)

The Tampa franchise unit operated by Walter Hardenstine and Mary Key was awarded top honors as "Business Partner of the Year" at Renaissance EXECUTIVE FORUMS annual recognition banquet held on September 24th in San Diego, California.

"Walter and Mary have earned this prestigious award through their diligent efforts to build the business by providing a truly outstanding experience for their members", stated Jim Fontanella, CEO of EXECUTIVE FORUMS. "We are delighted to be able to recognize them with our highest award", he added.

"We are honored to be the recipients of this award", stated Hardenstine. "There are so many people who have helped us along the way who deserve credit for this recognition as well, not the least of whom are our loyal members. It is a pleasure to be able to work with them and to be part of a process that helps them grow."

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