FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 8, 2002



Internet Presence Consulting CEO Receives
2002 Influential Women in Business Award

DOWNERS GROVE, IL - Lisa Kruss is the proud recipient of the 2002 Influential Women In Business Award (IWB). She is the co-founder and CEO of Internet Presence Consulting, Inc., an Internet and interactive development firm founded in 1996. This is the 5th year the Business Ledger has presented the Influential Women in Business Awards to recognize the professional accomplishments of business women in Chicago's West and Northwest suburbs.

Honorees are selected based on their career achievements and impact on their respective industries. Personal accomplishments and community involvement are also considered. Honorees will be recognized in a special section of the November 18, 2002 edition of the Business Ledger newspaper, and at a luncheon on November 7, 2002.

This year, IWB is presented in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners - Chicago Area Chapter, and is sponsored by AT&T Broadband, Itasca Bank's Women's Initiative Program, Single Office Source, WBBM Newsradio 780, York Furrier and supported by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce - Illinois Affiliate.

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Contact: Lisa Kruss, CEO
Internet Presence Consulting, Inc.