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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PLANS
FOR ANNUAL SALUTE TO SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AWARDS DINNER, REVEALS 2011 AWARD
RECIPIENTS</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The Leadership Council Southwestern
Illinois announced details for its 27th annual Salute to Southwestern Illinois
Awards Dinner, which will recognize those contributing to the success of the
Metro East region. The event will be held Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Four
Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights, Ill. The festivities will begin at 6:00
p.m.</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Deadline for Reservations is March
31st</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The evening will feature a special
presentation celebrating the visual signs of economic activity all across the
Metro East region. The presentation of the 2011 Salute to Southwestern Illinois
awards will be another highlight of the evening as the Leadership Council
honors two individuals who are making significant contributions to the economic
vitality of the region. This year\'s recipients are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mr. Robert Wydra</span>,
former executive director of Tri-City Regional Port District, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mr.
Richard Sauget, Sr.</span>, founder and president of East County Enterprises.</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Robert Wydra</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">, who, in 2010, retired after
serving 23 years as Tri-City Port\'s executive director, will be recognized for
his role in growing the operation into a $200 million economic engine and
critical asset for our region\'s transportation, warehousing and logistics
sectors. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Richard Sauget</span>, who is founder and president of East County
Enterprises, Inc., will be honored for his economic investment, community leadership
and relentless commitment to advancing our region over the past four decades.</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The Four Points by Sheraton is
located at 319 Fountains Parkway in Fairview Heights, Ill. Registration and
cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner at 7:00 p.m. The cost to attend is
$70 per person. Table sponsorships are available for $700, which includes
seating for eight, signage at the table and special recognition as a sponsor of
the event. Reservations can be made now through March 31. For more information
about the event or to make a reservation, please call the Leadership Council at
(618) 692-9745.</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The Leadership Council Southwestern
Illinois is a member-based, economic development corporation representing
Madison and St. Clair counties. The Council works to attract/retain jobs and
stimulate capital investment through its coalition of leaders in business,
industry, labor, education and government. These effective partnerships serve
as a driving force behind successful economic development efforts throughout the
Metro East region.</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">For more information, contact:</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Julie Hauser - The Hauser Group<span> -</span> (314) 436-9090</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Patrick McKeehan - Leadership Council - (618) 692-9745</span></p>";}