A New Referral Service for the Investor Relations Industry Launches Today

An announcment of the launch of IR Select, a new referral service focused exclusively on the investor relations service industry.

Providence, RI.--Nov. 26, 2001--Due to the market decline over the past two years, companies of all sizes have slashed their budgets for investor relations (IR). As a result, IR firms have become increasingly hungry and have turned their attention to smallcap companies they would normally ignore. These companies are being bombarded with marketing inquiries from IR consultants promising to build the number of shareholders, improve liquidity and increase share value. Can these firms deliver on their promises? Often, the answer is no.

Many smaller companies lack the in-house resources and expertise needed to implement their own IR programs and are forced to hire outside consultants to fill the breach. Where should they turn for reliable IR service providers? As of today, there is an answer to that question: IR Select.

IR Select is a new referral service focused exclusively on the investor relations industry. By carefully screening IR service providers, IR Select takes the uncertainty out of the procurement process. IR Select currently represents over 25 high quality firms that can provide companies with a wide range of IR-related services.

Wayne Jenkins, president of IR Select, recently stated Over the past year we have seen too many companies taken advantage of by ineffective IR firms. In developing IR Select, our primary goal is to help small and micro-cap companies find reliable partners to implement the investor relations programs they need to survive."

By using IR Select, companies will benefit in a number of ways. First, they will save time, since the pre-screening process has already been done. IR Selects streamlined request for proposals (RFP) process allows companies to quickly obtain competitive bids for almost any IR-related product or service. This process can shorten lead times by weeks. Second, companies will save money. IR Selects competitive bidding process ensures that companies receive excellent value for their IR budget.

IR Selects growing directory of services includes development of annual reports and investor kits, corporate printing, conference calls, full service IR consulting, fax and email broadcasting, radio and television exposure, website design and online content management.

If you have any questions regarding IR Select, please visit our website at www.irselect.com or contact us directly.

Contact Information

Wayne Jenkins, President
Email: wjenkins@irselect.com

Jenny Marshall, Director of Marketing
Email: jenny@irselect.com

Phone: 877 905 8501
Fax: 208 379 7690
www.irselect.com

Key words: investor relations, IR, shareholder value, fair disclosure, annual reports, investor kits, website design, content management