CATHY LANGHAM TO RECEIVE 2004 GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD.� GERRY DICK TO PRESENT INDIANA BUSINESS FORECAST FOR 2005.

The World Trade Club of Indiana will present Cathy Langham with its 2004 Global Business Person of the Year Award to be presented on January 18, 2005 at its Awards Dinner to be held at the Omni Severin Downtown, 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, Indiana, registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow.� Mr. Gerry Dick, Host of Inside Indiana Business and Eyewitness News business analyst for WTHR Channel 13, will provide business predictions for 2005.�

The World Trade Club of Indiana, a forum for Indiana�s global businesses, was founded in 1967 and has presented the �Global Business Person of the Year� award annually since 1990.� The award is made to an individual who has been successful in promoting global trade and development in Indiana.� The selection committee is composed of Past Presidents of the World Trade Club of Indiana.� The committee reviews nominations received from its members and the community at-large.�

BACKGROUND OF CATHY LANGHAM, 2004 GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR.

Cathy Langham has promoted global trade locally and nationally through her involvement in global business organizations.� Ms. Langham is the Board Chairperson of the Air Forwarders Association, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Board, Indy Partnership Board, and Board Member of Union Planters Bank.� Ms. Langham has been a spokesperson for the logistics industry at the national level advising the federal government on cargo security issues for imported products.�� In addition, she has made numerous presentations on global trade to local professional associations.�

Cathy Langham is a recognized leader in providing customized business solutions to organizations with global transportation, distribution, and logistics challenges.� Langham�s client base ranges from small to Fortune 500 companies located in various parts of the world and includes the following local companies:� Brightpoint, the Quaker Oats Company and Eli-Lilly.� Langham Transport has also been awarded such honors as the 2003 Blue Chip Business Community Award, the 2001 and 2002 Quaker Oats Company Supplier of the Year Award, and the 2000 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.�

In addition, Ms. Langham and her staff, with one week�s notice, hosted the President of the United States, George W. Bush at its facility. ��From Langham�s facility, the President gave a major policy speech.� Langham and its facility were selected for this honor because it is a successful family owned business.�

THE WEISHAAR SERVICE AWARD.

This first annual �Weishaar Service Award� will also be presented on January 18, 2005 in honor of Sandy Weishaar, past president, long-time friend and administrator of the World Trade Club of Indiana.� This award recognizes an individual�s long-term contributions to the success of the World Trade Club of Indiana.�

INFORMATION� REGARDING THE WORLD TRADE CLUB OF INDIANA.�

The World Trade Club of Indiana is an independent, non-profit organization founded to promote interest and activity in global trade and to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and innovations for those engaged in global trade and services.� The World Trade Club of Indiana cooperates regularly with other organizations to promote world trade.�

TICKET INFORMATION FOR DINNER.� $30.00 each for members, $35.00 each for non-members and $20.00 each for students, purchased in advance.� To order tickets, call 317-261-0918, email to [email protected], or fax your request to 317-872-8501. Seating is general with reserve seating available for tables of eight.� Tickets may be purchased with checks or cash.� Credit cards are not accepted.�