FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Janine M Krasicky PR Consultant (248) 584-1411 janinekrasicky@comcast.net Orlandi Elected President of IABC/Detroit DETROIT, August 12, 2003 - IABC/Detroit, one of the largest chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators, recently elected Cindy Orlandi, APR, as president for 2003-2004 "Cindy Orlandi is an outstanding professional and very dedicated to IABC/Detroit," IABC/Detroit Past President Tom O'Connell said "She has been a very active member and board member, and I believe our chapter will benefit considerably from this experience." Orlandi added, "Since 1945, IABC/Detroit presidents have cared about the value that IABC/Detroit brings to our membership It's that same sense of caring that makes me eager to enthusiastically lead our chapter,” she said “I encourage business communicators to See What's In IABC/Detroit for You: Community, Content and Credibility – there has never been a better time to join IABC/Detroit or to renew your chapter membership IABC has special membership promotions, such as an opportunity to win a free lifetime membership," Orlandi noted A contributing writer for Corp! magazine and the Monroe Business Journal, Orlandi is founder and principal of Cyndosura - Brilliant Communications Clients include Velcura Therapeutics, Inc., an early-stage biotechnology firm developing new therapies for treating bone-related injuries and disorders, and Holcim (US) Inc., one of the country's largest suppliers of portland and blended cements and related mineral components Orlandi has 25 years of both agency and corporate communications experience with businesses ranging from startup to Fortune 500 companies Prior to starting her own communications consulting business, Orlandi worked for a high-tech public relations agency in Ann Arbor and three energy companies in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio -more-2A native of Canton, Ohio, Orlandi has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Bowling Green State University She is a member of the Detroit Women's Economic Club and past president of both the Monroe and Toledo Toastmasters A long-standing member of the IABC/Detroit board, Orlandi served as president-elect of IABC/Detroit and Member of International Dues Restructuring Task Force in 2002-2003, Treasurer in 2001-2002, Co-Director of Public Relations in 2000-2001 and Co-Director Membership Committee in1999-2000 Her numerous awards over the years include the IABC 2000 International Chairman's "Pat on the Back" award for chapter membership retention, two IABC District Silver Quill awards for excellence in speechwriting, and IABC/Detroit Renaissance awards of honor and merit for annual reports for DTE Energy An accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, she is a member of the Detroit chapter and also has won its North Star award of excellence for financial communications IABC/Detroit is one of the largest chapters of the 13,000-member International Association of Business Communicators A not-for-profit organization, IABC links communicators in a global network that inspires, establishes and supports the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication The Detroit IABC chapter, with more than 250 professional communicators, holds monthly programs featuring guest speakers; sponsors professional development workshops; offers job referral services, informative publications, award programs, accreditation programs and the opportunity to meet and network with other communicators For information on IABC membership and IABC's special summer promotional offer and prize drawings, visit www.iabc.com Additional information on the chapter and its free electronic job referral service for employers is available at www.iabcdetroit.com or by calling IABC/Detroit’s Executive Secretary Nancy Skidmore at 248.546.5490 www.iabcdetroit.com ###