FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Robert Beevers
Director of Business Development & Marketing
Bronner Group, LLC
120 North LaSalle, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60602

(T) 312-759-5101; (F) 312-759-5110

rbeevers@bronnergroup.com
www.bronnergroup.com

CHICAGO, February 23, 2004—Ms. Gila J. Bronner, president and CEO of the Bronner Group, LLC ("BRONNER") was inducted into the prestigious Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame February 24 in a ceremony at the Chicago Hilton and Towers. Ms. Bronner was recognized for her outstanding demonstration of entrepreneurial talent and extraordinary business success in founding and growing Bronner Group, LLC.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame is the oldest and most prestigious program honoring Chicago area entrepreneurs. First presented in 1985, the program is sponsored jointly by William Blair & Company; Grant Thornton LLP; LaSalle National Bank, N.A.; Lord, Bissell & Brook and the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. The inductees include Chicago area innovators and leaders in technology, software, manufacturing, financial consulting and electronic communication. Honorees were interviewed and evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of previous nominees, business media representatives and executives of sponsoring organizations. The award highlights Ms. Bronner as an example of a successful leader who recognizes opportunities with creativity, persistence and sound business judgment.

Since 1987, Ms. Bronner has continued to drive the strategic direction and vision of the company combining a strong entrepreneurial spirit with more than 18 years of experience in proving government entities with a broad and deep range of exceptional services and solutions in the areas of technology, consulting, training, and assurance. This vision, in conjunction with her ability to inspire dedication and excellence in her employees, has grown the company to where it is today- a nationally recognized leader in public sector services enhancement and accountability.

About BRONNER
BRONNER is a multi-disciplined, professional services company that provides comprehensive management and technology consulting, large-scale workforce training, and financial and electronic assurance services to federal, state and local government. With offices in Chicago, Springfield, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, BRONNER has grown its client base to include over 100 different units of government across the United States.

BRONNER is a certified women-owned business (WOB) and small business enterprise (SBE).

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