IR Select Launches Innovative New Service to Help Public Companies Restore Investor Confidence

IR Select offers companies a quick, but comprehensive, evaluation of their investor relations programs. Our experienced IR professionals will conduct an onsite visit to interview senior management. The resulting report is free to those companies who procure services through the IR Select referral process.

Providence, RI -- July 25, 2002 -- IR Select, The Investor Relations Referral Service, is proud to introduce IR Check Up, a valuable new service for public companies. This service is FREE for those companies who utilize IR Select to procure needed investor relations (IR) services.

The downward spiral in investor confidence has taken its toll on publicly traded companies. The scope and the scale of the corporate transgressions have caused stock prices to plummet and investors to shy away from the market. To protect against this volatility in the market, it is critical for companies to have an effective IR program in place. However, many companies never take the time to have their programs evaluated by an outside, objective professional.

Recognizing this need, IR Select has teamed up with a select group of leading IR professionals to offer companies a quick, but comprehensive, evaluation of their programs. Each one of our team members has at least ten years experience in investor relations and is highly regarded in the investment community.

Program Description -- An IR Select representative will visit the companys headquarters to interview senior management. The information we collect is then compared to a detailed check list of possible IR activities. We then deliver a summary of current activities as well as a list of possible additions. Our suggestions will build upon a companys existing strengths and will be tailored to fit its particular situation.

Benefits - The IR Check Up offers companies a quick and convenient way to have an experienced IR professional evaluate their program. There is absolutely no obligation pay for additional services. While not as detailed, the IR Check Up is similar to a "Best Practice Review" or "Program Audit" - services which can cost companies up to $20,000. We believe the IR Check Up is a good first step in ensuring that a company is doing everything it can to communicate its story to both shareholders and potential investors.

Cost - The IR Check Up costs only $1,995 for the report, plus travel expenses to cover the site visit. IR Select will then rebate the $1,995 back to the client if additional services procured through IR Select results in referral fees over that amount. This makes the IR Check Up report FREE to most companies who become our clients.

How to Apply - To apply for an IR Check Up, please contact IR Select via email at info@irselect.com or call us at 877-900-8501. We can then schedule the site visit to initiate the process. For more information, please visit www.irselect.com/ircheckup.html.

About IR Select

IR Select is a referral service focused exclusively on the investor relations industry. By carefully screening IR service providers, IR Select reduces the uncertainty and risk in the procurement process. IR Select represents dozens of quality firms that provide companies with a wide range of IR-related services.

If you have any questions regarding IR Select, please feel free to contact us directly.

Contact Information:

Wayne Jenkins
Email: wjenkins@irselect.com

Phone: 877 900 8501
Fax: 208 379 7690
www.irselect.com