THE EDCOMM GROUP’S JOE MELLACI INVITED TO JOIN THE MARCUS EVANS PANEL OF ADVISORS

(NEW YORK, NY) – May 2007 — The Edcomm Group’s Joe Mellaci, Director of China Markets, has been invited to join the distinguished panel of advisors organized by Marcus Evans.

Marcus Evans has recently developed an advisory committee in the banking sector of the China Market, and has asked Mr. Mellaci to join the committee to share his knowledge and experience with the panel in its ongoing planning efforts for future events.

As an advisory panel member, Mr. Mellaci will be invited to join bi-annual dinner meetings, gain networking opportunities and attend or chair regional events hosted by Marcus Evans.

Some of the benefits of being an advisory panel member:

•Discussing future events with
the production team to determine the viability of current conference topics.

•Reviewing program content and commenting on the relevance to the China market.

•Participating in brainstorming sessions.

•Suggesting future conference topics and helping to keep members up-to-date on industry developments.

Mr. Mellaci stated, “This is a great honor and is sure to bring about strong business relationships between U.S. and Chinese banking industries. Particularly for The Edcomm Group, we will be able to show China’s bankers the value of training as they expand into the global marketplace and begin to offer more products and services to their customers.”

Joe Mellaci has more than 15 years of experience in trade and business development in the China market as well as other international markets in Asia and The Middle East. He has spearheaded the entry of Edcomm's Banker's Academy into the Chinese Banking industry, setting strategic direction and operational goals as Edcomm brings its award-winning banking training programs to China.

Marcus Evans specializes in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. With an international network of 63 offices, Marcus Evans provides clients with information and knowledge on corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement.

The Edcomm Group is a 20-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share - providing bottom-line results. Edcomm offers many off-the-shelf and customized courses such as Teller Training, Compliance Training and Systems Training specifically designed for banks, credit unions and money services businesses.

The Edcomm Group (www.edcomm.com) (www.bankersacademy.com) is headquartered in New York City with an Advanced Design Center located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.