President And CEO Of VisionPoint Marketing Joins International Affairs Council Board Of Directors

RALEIGH, N.C. ¡V Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing, has been named to the Board of Directors for the International Affairs Council (IAC) of North Carolina. As a board member, Kuehn will assist in promoting the understanding of world affairs, citizen-to-citizen diplomacy and the recognition of North Carolina as an international center of education, culture and business. The IAC is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that fulfills its mission by planning itineraries for visiting international dignitaries and professionals interested in business development, education, and other topics, as well as hosting a series of events that bring seasoned, high-profile speakers to the Triangle community. For the last several years, IAC has hosted more than 600 international visitors in the Triangle, ranking the Board as 6 out of 96 similar community-based organizations in the United States.

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News Facts:
¡P Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing, has been named to the Board of Directors for International Affairs Council (IAC) of North Carolina.
¡P Kuehn will assist in developing awareness of the organization and gaining community support.
¡P The IAC is an independent, nonpartisan organization that promotes understanding of world affairs, citizen-to-citizen diplomacy, and the recognition of North Carolina as an international center of education, culture and business.

Quotes:
¡§I am privileged to be able to serve on the International Affairs Council of North Carolina,¡¨ said Kuehn. ¡§The IAC plays a very important role in the promotion of North Carolina as an international center of education, culture and business.¡¨

About the International Affairs Council of North Carolina (IACNC):
The International Affairs Council is an independent, non-partisan organization that promotes understanding of world affairs, citizen-to-citizen diplomacy, and the recognition of North Carolina as an international center of education, culture and business. The International Affairs Council (IAC) is a nonprofit, 501(C) (3) organization that fulfills its mission by planning itineraries for visiting international dignitaries and professionals interested in business development, education, and other topics; by hosting a series of events that bring seasoned, high-profile speakers to the Triangle community; and by supporting the internationalization of K - 12 curriculum through innovative programming. IAC is successful due to the support and involvement of 2,000 local professional resources, 400 organization members, and dozens of volunteers. For the last several years, IAC hosted more than 600 international visitors in the Triangle, ranking us number 6 out of 96 similar community-based organizations in the United States. For more information, please call (919) 838-9191or visit www.iacnc.org.

About Diane Kuehn:
Diane Kuehn is President and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing, an Internet marketing agency for mid-size organizations that provides strategy, creative services and execution of integrated online marketing programs. Diane established VisionPoint Marketing after holding numerous executive sales and marketing positions at leading companies, including Cox Communications, SourceLink, High Speed Net Solutions, and ADVO „o the country¡¦s largest direct marketing firm. An enthusiastic supporter of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Diane serves on the Board of Directors and the Communications Committee and is the current chair for the Women's Executive Golf Tournament. Other civic and professional organizations in which Diane maintains membership include the Council for Entrepreneur Development (CED) and the Women Presidents¡¦ Organization (WPO). Diane volunteers time to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, serves on the marketing committee for Triangle Family Services, is a board member of North Carolina¡¦s International Affairs Council, and is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Me Fine Foundation. Her service and leadership have been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal¡¦s Women in Business Award, which recognizes the top 25 female executives in the Triangle who display outstanding business and community leadership. Diane was recently named a 2007 Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine.

About VisionPoint Marketing:
VisionPoint Marketing, an Internet marketing firm, helps mid-sized organizations achieve significant, measurable results by developing and executing strategic, creative online marketing solutions such as web design, search marketing, and e-mail marketing. Recognized as a leader in interactive initiatives ranging from branding to lead generation, VisionPoint Marketing helps organizations differentiate themselves from their competition while achieving their marketing objectives. A minority and woman-owned business headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., VisionPoint Marketing received the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce's Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability in 2006, recognizing the firm's outstanding growth and sustained success. For more information, please visit www.visionpointmarketing.com, or call 919-848-2018. Send inquiries to info@visionpointmarketing.com.

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Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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