THE BRADLEY PARTNERSHIPS' CEO AWARDED PENNSYLVANIA'S BEST WOMEN IN BUSINESS

PITTSBURGH - May 24, 2004 - The Bradley Partnerships today announced that President and CEO Lois A. Bradley was awarded the prestigious 2004 Pennsylvania Best 50 Women in Business Award by Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. An independent panel of judges selected winners based on dedication to business growth, professional and personal accomplishments, community involvement and advocacy for women in business.

Since founding The Bradley Partnerships in 2002, Bradley has spearheaded efforts to secure new clients in government, private, non-profit and profit organizations. The Bradley Partnerships provides management consulting services that support businesses in turnaround stages, provides human resources consulting services including customized training programs and provides executive/professional searches.

"On a personal level, it's flattering to receive the PA Best 50 Women in Business Award. It’s a reflection that hard work pays off and with our momentum we will continue to grow significantly for the foreseeable future" remarks Lois Bradley. In addition to building a strong business, The Bradley Partnerships is committed to making a positive, noticeable impact for Pittsburgh."

Bradley has been working with higher education, telecommunications, healthcare, and emerging high-technology companies for over 20 years. She is also a board member and the current President of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) Pittsburgh chapter. She is an active member of the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association, YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Roberts Wesleyan College of Rochester, New York and an Associate’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. The Pennsylvania Best 50 Women in Business celebrates its ninth year of promoting women leaders in the Commonwealth. This program was created by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in association with the business journals of Pennsylvania.