Resource Group Joins Multi-Year Awareness Campaign for AudioVisual Industry.

Resource Group today announced its participation in a three year, $1.2 million industry awareness campaign designed to promote the contributions of audiovisual (AV) solutions providers who bring sights and sounds to millions of people around the world through sound systems, digital signage, video and web conferencing, staged events and interactive exhibits, among other AV applications.

Lakeland, FL, August 25, 2003 -- Resource Group today announced its participation in a three year, $1.2 million industry awareness campaign designed to promote the contributions of audiovisual (AV) solutions providers who bring sights and sounds to millions of people around the world through sound systems, digital signage, video and web conferencing, staged events and interactive exhibits, among other AV applications.

The campaign, branded "AVolution" showcases the AV industry as "evolved" and integral to the success of any sophisticated communications project. The campaign is produced by the International Communications Industries association, Inc (R) (ICIA (R)).

"The AV communications industry is a world wide multi-billion dollar market because there are so many applications of its technology in so many vertical markets. This campaign directs them to the communications solutions they need to be successful" said Randal Lemke, Ph.D., ICIA's executive director.

"Exciting AV applications are everywhere, and yet they're taken for granted" added Stephen Brown, Production Director of Resource Group. "We will be supporting this $1.2 million dollar campaign by creating a greater awareness of the role of our AV professionals who design and plan event systems that support meetings and conferences."

Resource Group specializes in planning and providing turnkey solutions for events, conferences, conventions and festivals.

The audiovisul industry is vibrant and growing. According to new studies from ICIA , North American professional AV companies are optimistic about the future with three-quarters forecasting higher revenue in 2003 than in 2002, and most expecting revenue and profit increases over the next three years

As an AVolved member company, Resource Group agrees with 10 standards of Excellence establishing bet practices for AV business. The standards of Excellence are a guidepost for AV companies and professionals who place the customer first and offer quality AV solutions. They include commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction that provide value to the client. They convey the importance that AV solution providers place on their own skills development through continuing education. They also cover the critical role that AV professionals play as partners with IT
specialists, architects, building managers and others.

Contact:
Stephen Brown
Resource Group
924 Fairlane Drive
Suite # 2
Lakeland
FL 33809
http://www.resourcegroup.org
info@resourcegroup.org