"We are fortunate to have this outstanding team of business consultants teamed together with us for this event. The consulting horsepower we are making available at the Expo will provide those who attend with a compelling master plan for guiding their business through today's dynamic marketplace." said Steve Tirey, president of The Chamber of Southwest Florida. "This seminar event provides yet another reason for business and organizational leaders to attend the Expo. We have assembled an outstanding business to business promotion event. In addtion to business promotion and our Xtreme Employment Center for regional employers, human resource professionals and active job seekers, this seminar provides immediate value for those who attend. The world class seminar presentation team guarantees satisfaction for those who register and attend either the morning or afternoon seminar event."

Seminar presenters include:

Phil Nulman, one of the founders of Working Mother Magazine, is a frequent commentator on MSNBC, CNN, Network TV and hundreds of radio stations nationwide. He is a published author and CEO of FDN&P Marketing, and New York area marketing and advertising firm with offices in Fort Myers.

Brad Huisken, CEO of IAS Training in Denver, is author of the book titled I'm a Salesman Not a Ph.D and professional sales trainer. Huskin writes for several trade industry publications and has been retained by major firms such as Yehuda Diamond Company of Israel, The Eight Star Diamond Company, National Shoe Retailers and the National Music Retailers. He is a highly sought-after speaker to a vast number of industries and associations nationwide.

Larry Levine, CEO of LML Consulting, based in New York, is a customer retention and loyalty expert, helping companies expand their revenues through the practice of customer development. His methods focus on getting current customers to stay loyal and spend more, aquiring new customers and getting both customer types to send referrals. Levine is a hypnotist, certified firewalker and is a popular speaker on the motivational speaking circuit. His former professional assignments include Director of Sales for Ziff Davis, and his clients include Tourneau, AOL, Disney, Wheat First Securities and he continues his work as a consultant in business and ecommerce to a wide variety of industries and firms.

Dr. Steven A. Kopel is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist and director of the Brainding Project along with Phil Nulman. Kopel has a private practice in the New York area and is the past director of the Heart Attack Prevention Center at Rutgers Medical Center. He is active in his practice consulting with business leaders on issues of the psychological and emotional aspects of success in the workplace today. He is a nationally known speaker and author on the issues of marketing, perception and memory.

Cost to attend the seminar is $79. Discounts are provided for volume purchases. Each seminar seat includes books, tapes and training materials valued in excess of the seat price. Seminar organizers are offering a money-back guarantee to all those who register for the seminars. Brochures for the event will be distributed next week. Information is available from The Chamber of Southwest Florida at 239-278-4001 or visit the internet web site at www.chamber-swflorida.com where on-line registration is available.

The seminar offering is part of The Business Expo 2003 held at the Harborside Event Center. The expo will also feature an Xtreme Employment Center and Resource Area. Human resource consulting companies and education and training providers will use the Xtreme Resource Area for interviewing, networking, learning and demonstration activity. Culminating the May 7 business day from 5-7 p.m. will be a reception for attendees and exhibitors. Space is currently available for booth display.

To sign up for the Business Survival Series or for more information, contact The Chamber of Southwest Florida at 239-278-4001 or visit www.chamber-swflorida.com .