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Envision ‘08 Brings Together International Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs for Conference

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 25, 2008) – International bestselling authors, Dr. Stephen Covey and Marcus Buckingham, will headline "Envision '08," a conference for entrepreneurs who are looking to take their companies to the next level. Sponsored by The Texas A&M University Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship, attendees will have the opportunity to learn new funding, marketing, sales and recruiting tools to help drive company performance. "Envision '08" will take place April 23 - 25 in San Antonio, TX. Participants will develop strategies to overcome business challenges and hear real-life stories from accomplished business entrepreneurs including Guy Diedrich, Vice Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System; Mark Carr, CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive; Tim Golumb of NASDAQ; and Steve Buxbam of Haynes & Boone. “Envision ‘08 will provide a unique opportunity for business leaders to get first-hand insight into the issues that will affect their businesses from highly-respected business leaders and visionaries,” said Richard Scruggs, Executive Director of The Texas A&M University Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. Conference attendees will hear from well-known authors and business leaders, including: Dr. Stephen R. Covey , author of the international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey was named one of Time magazine's 25 "Most Influential Americans" and is a recipient of the National Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Marcus Buckingham , author of First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Best Managers Do Differently. Buckingham is considered one of the world’s leading experts on employee productivity and management and leadership practices. Guy Kawasaki is an author and managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. He is also a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine. Peter Schutz , former CEO of Porsche A.G., where he nearly doubled worldwide sales in his first year. He is the author of The Driving Force, Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People. "Envision ‘08" also will include workshop sessions geared towards obtaining financing from venture capital firms, angel investors, investment bankers and commercial bankers. Other workshops will provide insight into marketing, maximizing productivity, immigration, multi-generational team building, creating franchise businesses and international business opportunities. The conference will take place at the Marriot Rivercenter hotel, located on the San Antonio River Walk. Special Offer for Houston Business Review readers, 40% discount on registration fee, so you can attend for $800 if you register before March 15th. Simply go to www.envision08.com, and use the discount code “Friends” when registering to receive your discount. For more information, visit www.envision08.com.