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.  

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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
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