June 7, 2005

ASCENT MANAGEMENT TO PARTNER WITH BBB-DAYTON

ALEXANDRIA, VA– The Better Business Bureau of Dayton and Miami Valley, Ohio, has selected ASCENT Management, a full-service association management company, to publish and market the organization’s annual membership directory and buyer’s guide, 2006 Guide to MiamiValley Businesses. Marketing and sales of advertising space to the BBB’s 3,200 members is an important role served by ASCENT Management for this project.

BBB members commit to high standards of ethics and integrity in their business operations, transactions, and advertising. The annual Guide lists all Dayton/Miami Valley BBB members whose businesses range from air conditioning service and architecture firms, to wholesale distributors and youth organizations. Starting in February 2006, 50,000 copies of the Guide will be distributed through grocery stores, retail establishments, libraries, and BBB trade shows and meetings. The 2006 Guide to Miami Valley Businesses will list more than 2,800 businesses along with articles of consumer interest.

For more information visit www.dayton.bbb.org or Contact Us.

About ASCENT Management

ASCENT Management provides association management including strategic planning; board and committee development; membership development and retention; convention and trade show management; integrated marketing, branding, communications, and sales; non-dues revenue generation; and financial management. Founded in 2002, ASCENT Management helps trade and professional associations, as well as philanthropic organizations, reach their potential. Pamela Valenzuela, CAE, a 20-year veteran of associations, leads the firm. ASCENT Management, LLC is affiliated with the AMC Institute, IAAMC, ASAE, MPI, PMPI and the Greater Washington Network.