“ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter partners in
Akron Business Conference”
Barbara Payne to write company stories

(CLEVELAND, OH) August 29, 2003. ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter.com today announced that Barbara Payne, managing principal, has agreed to partner in producing the half-day Akron Business Conference to be held this October 30, 2003 at the Hilton–Akron/Fairlawn. The Conference is co-sponsored by NEOSA, IAC, the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce and SBN Online.

More than 40 Northeast Ohio businesses are going through an interview process to be selected for recognition during the Conference. Ms. Payne will generate the success story for each company that will be used by the panel of judges to make final selections. Stories will be evaluated on the basis of whether they "make a good story” and clearly demonstrate the kind of passion and commitment that can serve as an inspiration for other entrepreneurs.

Winning companies will be honored at the Conference with certificates of recognition, and their stories will be published in local news outlets.

“We all hear about Fortune 500 success stories,” said Ron Finklestein, president of Akris LLC and co-chairperson of the Conference. “But we often neglect to recognize the expertise and creativity of the entrepreneurs in our own backyard. This conference is an opportunity to do that—and we wanted someone with proven expertise like Barbara to help us tell their stories.”

“We invited Ms. Payne to help us because we already know of her professionalism through her work on our books, newsletters and public relations efforts,” said Don Philabaum, president of IAC and co-chairperson of the Conference. “We have the highest regard for her talent and dedication.”

“I am proud to partner in this conference,” said Ms. Payne. “The tough economy is the perfect setting for giving hard-working entrepreneurs recognition for their efforts. It’s a clear expression of confidence in our local business people—and we can never do enough of that.”

About Barbara Payne and ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter.com
Since 1981 Barbara Payne has been a leading provider of integrated marketing communications services for the Northeast Ohio business community. While serving as Marketing Communications manager for TMW Systems for six years, she helped them develop their true voice and remain on the Weatherhead 100 list all six of those years. She now helps high-tech, manufacturing, medical and other companies find their voices and deliver their messages across all communications vehicles: newsletters, public relations, sales collateral and more. For more information about Barbara Payne visit www.reallygoodfreelancewriter.com, or call 440.646.0041. For more details about the Conference visit Akron Business Conference.

About Barbara Payne and ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter.com
Since 1981 Barbara Payne has been a leading provider of integrated marketing communications services for the business community. While serving as Marketing Communications manager for TMW Systems for six years, she helped them develop their true voice and remain on the Weatherhead 100 list all six of those years. She now helps high-tech, manufacturing, medical and other companies find their voices and deliver their messages across all communications vehicles: newsletters, public relations, sales collateral and more. For more information about Barbara Payne visit www.reallygoodfreelancewriter.com, or call 440.646.0041. For more details about The World’s Greatest Business Mentors, call 650.321.1306.

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