It has been a good business relationship, but even a better friendship for these many years.

I&A Consulting provides management consulting services specializing in growth oriented technology based companies. Services include; Business Development, Strategic Partnering, Corporate Development, Sales Management, Financial Services and M&A. I&A is an SBA Certified Veteran Owned Small Business.

I&A currently leads a consortium of companies providing unique and innovative technologies to the Department of Homeland Security and other Federal, State and Local agencies. The mission of this engagement is to improve the business processes associated with networking and wireless technologies for infrastructure to provide interoperability to 80,000 municipalities and over 100 Federal Agencies as related to the National Response Plan. I&A manages working relationships with Federal markets including DISA, STATE, DHS, FEMA, HHS, DOD and large integrators Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, CSC, IBM, Unisys and Verizon.

Harry Mandel, has been performing magic for most of his life. As a young boy, Harry was inspired by the Amazing Randi on Wonderama and Mark Wilson on his Magical Land of Alakazam back in the days of early kid's television shows. Harry was also intrigued by Carnival hucksters and pitchman, as well as the escape artistry of Harry Houdini.

As a professional magician, Harry Mandel's unique blend of amazing magic effects, comedy, mentalism, and escapes, has been delighting audiences since 1989. He has appeared at the world famous Copacabana and various Comedy Clubs as well as on local Long Island TV shows. Harry will astonish you and your guests with his stand up, close-up and walk around magic. A magician at your trade show booth will draw crowds of people to hear your message, to see your product, and learn of your services. Harry Mandel can gather and retain a crowd in front of your booth. He will work with you to make sure your trade show is a success. Harry is available for all types of parties and events, private or corporate. Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, B-B-Qs, Anniversaries, Weddings, House Parties, Block Parties, Halloween Parties, Picnics, Cocktail Parties, Office Parties, Holiday Parties, etc.

Murray Kleiner Associates, Inc. is based in Plainview, New York and has been providing technical writing services and developing computer-based training programs for all businesses since 1994. In recent months they expanded their services to include internet marketing providing web-based interactive videos and web design.

1. Award-winning embroidery and screen printing
2. Seven-time winner of the National Embroidery Contest
3. Three first place awards.
4. Winner of the Long Island tee shirt contest
I got to know and respect the capabilities of Charles when I saw him in action at ExecuLeaders. He is a consummate promotion person, continually putting his products and capabilities in frontof the buying public. At every ExecuLeaders breakfast, Charles always offers, as a door prize, three of his shirts with your own logo on them. Besides winning a number of awards for his embroidery and screen printing, it is a great promotion idea. And with your name and logo on these shirts, it is a wonderful way of telling the world about your company as well. This is not the area where I focus my attention with my clients, but I certainly know who to call when my clients are looking for this capability—Charles, one of the best!

I first met June Barile at a Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) meeting. She was a member of the Sales and Marketing Committee that I had just joined. It didn't take her long to introduce herself, exchange business cards, find out if her company could be of service, and how we could work together. June has been in her industry for many years and has been a guest columnist for my newsletter. When she speaks about mailing services, people listen. Since I have also used her mailing services, including her recommendations on my letters, I was very pleased. I would recommend her to anyone considering doing a mailing.

I had the good fortune of meeting Felix at one of the monthly HIA ( Hauppauge Industrial Association ) Computer Technology Committee meetings. Whenever there is a question regarding security, everyone looks to Felix for answers. Felix has also been a guest columnist for my newsletter, “Tips from the Booth.” His article regarding trade show security was well received, and many of my clients have incorporated many of his security suggestions into their trade show marketing plan. Nater Associates, Ltd. is a security consulting practice that provides a suite of integrated workplace security solutions and strategies to interdict and prevent violence by enhancing workplace security. Mr. Felix P. Nater, President of Nater Associates, is a Certified Security Consultant awarded by the International Association of Professional Security Consultants and a retired United States Postal Inspector and Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major with over twenty-six years of experience. Over the last fourteen years, Mr. Nater has served a variety of corporate, government and non-for-profit clients.

The first time I met John Barrett was at a networking group. When it came time for everyone to introduce themselves, it was obvious from John's presentation and demeanor that he was a pro. He spoke about his subject matter, printing, with poise and confidence. In further discussion with John, I found out that he has been in the printing industry in some form for over twenty nine years.

I met John at one of the many networking sessions that I attend. It was obvious after speaking with John that he is a man of many talents. Besides being a trade show developer, with an emphasis in creative graphics design, he is a well-known and respected artist with paintings in the homes of government dignitaries, as well as many other figures in the world of business. John and I have done seminars together that have been well received, and we will continue to work together on similar projects when the opportunities arise. I am pleased to have John contribute his expertise in this book, and I am confident anyone that reads it will get more than a few helpful ideas in the graphics area. .

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