| News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Patrick Smyth October 23, 2006 615.261.8585 LOCAL EXECUTIVE ACCREDITED TO SERVE BUSINESSES IN NASHVILLE AREA Franklin, TN – Williamson County businessperson Patrick Smyth has been accredited by the Institute for Independent Business (IIB). Mr. Smyth’s recent accreditation will expand access to the Institute’s network of Associates in Williamson and Davidson counties. “We are delighted to have an executive of Patrick’s caliber become accredited. For years, he has been working as a senior executive at some of the world’s most successful information technology and services companies,” said Eric Leaman, Managing Director, IIB Business Support Americas. Patrick added, “The Institute’s accreditation means a lot to my clients”. “Besides the prestige, my relationship with the IIB enables me to provide my clients with a depth of resources that other business advisors simply cannot offer. I am now part of a worldwide network of senior executives from every type of business imaginable. With resources like that I can assist my clients with any issue or challenge they may be facing.” The Institute for Independent Business (www.iib.org.ws) is a global not-for-profit research, training and accreditation organization established in 1984 to provide practical advice that works. It is the largest organization of its type with over 3,500 executives having been accredited. Accredited Associates are dedicated to delivering practical advice and support to entrepreneurs and business owners. Accredited Associates contribute a portion of their time each week to meet with business owners (at no cost) to discuss concerns and challenges they are facing. ##### END ###### Patrick Smyth is a trusted business advisor and mentor. He improves business performance through effective change management, leadership, and marketing. His focus on business outcomes, growth, objective setting, team building, and communications builds sustainable productivity and growth .For more information, please contact Patrick Smyth at 615.261.8585, or www.innovationhabitude.com |
