City of Toronto Sponsors 2006 ABAs

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Jill Feldman, jill@mkpr.com
Michael Kaminer Public Relations, 212.627.8098

CITY OF TORONTO SIGNS ON AS LEAD SPONSOR
OF 2006 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS RECEPTION

http://www.stevieawards.com/aba

NEW YORK, NY --March 21, 2006 -- Gearing up for what has become one of the most anticipated events on the business calendar, The Stevie Awards announced today that the City of Toronto, Canada will serve as the lead sponsor of the reception at The 4th American Business Awards.
 
The American Business Awards is the only national, independent business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace.

Entry kits for The 2006 American Business Awards may be requested at www.stevieawards.com/aba.  The entry deadline is March 31.

Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word “crowned,” the awards, designed by the same company that makes the Emmy. Clio and other major awards, will be presented at a gala, nationally broadcast ceremony in New York on June 12.  Eight-hundred executives from across the U.S.A. are expected to attend.

Toronto is one of the world’s great and most cost-effective cities for business. An international centre for commerce, research and innovation, Toronto provides excellent value and large profit potential. As a major gateway to North America’s and Europe’s fast-growing markets Toronto offers business unlimited opportunities.   Learn more about Toronto at www.toronto.ca/business. 

“Sponsoring The American Business Awards is a great way for Toronto to reach top business executives who are interested in growing their companies,” said Carl Knipfel, manager of marketing with Toronto’s Economic Development Office. 

“This exciting relationship illustrates how far The American Business Awards have evolved in just four years,” said Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards.

About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs.  Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

Premier Sponsors of The 2006 American Business Awards include Pitney Bowes, ValueVision Associates, RealLife HR, and the Professional Society for Sales & Marketing Training.  Media sponsors include CIO Decisions, CRMAdvocate, Human Resource Executive, ProductionHub.com, and Selling Power.  The Business TalkRadio Network will host the live radio broadcast of the ceremonies, and HB Group will videocast the ceremonies worldwide.