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Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Albany Receives In-kind Sponsorship from Local Public Relations Firm

Albany, N.Y. – June 4, 2012 -- Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Albany, a vibrant and prominent community of business entrepreneurs, has received an in-kind sponsorship from Behan Communications, Inc. to provide media and public relations support for the local organization.

For more than 20 years, Behan Communications, Inc., with offices in Albany and Glens Falls, has been the trusted communications partner of many of the largest and most respected businesses and institutions in New York’s Capital Region and across the U.S.

Through this partnership, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Albany hopes to increase the recognition of its organization among the many local entrepreneurs throughout the Capital Region. “We are pleased to have a sponsorship from one of the region’s leading Public Relations firms,” said Mark Shipley, President of Smith & Jones and Communications Chair of EO Albany. “Behan’s wealth of experience and knowledgeable staff are sure to help elevate the visibility and reputation of EO Albany, the region’s premier organization for entrepreneurs.”

About Entrepreneurs’ Organization

The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a dynamic, global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. Membership in one of EO’s 120 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 41 years old with annual revenues of $17.3 million.

The Albany chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization was founded in 2000 and currently consists of 45 members. This chapter of EO has become a vibrant and prominent community of business entrepreneurs that generate a combined revenue of $675 Million and employ over 3500 people.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization also operates the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards program, the premier award for undergraduate students who own and run businesses while attending a college or university, as well as the Accelerator Program, a series of quarterly, high-impact learning events that provide business owners with the tools, knowledge, and skills to grow their businesses to more than $1 million in annual revenue.

To find out more, visit www.eonetwork.org.