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RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Story Contact: Jen Pfiffner, PKC Secretary<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 208.883.7123<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us">jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Business Showcase Event<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 11, 2013 (Moscow, Idaho; Pullman, Washington) </b>— Business presenters have been selected for Palouse Knowledge Corridor’s upcoming Business Showcase event to
<span style="color:black">promote economic development and growth on the Palouse.
</span>This event is free and open to the public, April 25, 2013, from 2–5 p.m. at the Schierman’s Clubhouse and Event Center. Complimentary refreshments will be served.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Business presenters are local entrepreneurs, including business plan competition competitors from both the University of Idaho and Washington State University, as well as local community members from Latah and
Whitman counties. Confirmed presenters include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ž<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i><span style="color:black">BioCement</span></i></b><span style="color:black">, a product developed by University of Idaho students led by Malcolm Burbank, is a patented technology to be used for liquefaction mitigation at
both developed and undeveloped building sites. Current methods such as stone columns and deep dynamic compaction are generally practical at only undeveloped sites. This product allows for easier soil improvement beneath and around already existing structures—an
extremely difficult process with existing techniques. It is also generally faster, less costly, and more environmentally responsible than other means of soil improvement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i><span style="color:black">Artfully Yours Bakery</span></i></b><span style="color:black">, owned by Brianna Morton, is an allergen-free bakery specializing in artisan pastries that appeal to those with food allergies. Their
bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, and sandwiches contain no gluten, nuts, eggs, soy, or dairy products. Also in development are corn-free recipes and sugar-free products. Extra care is given to the flavor and texture of products so that they taste just as good
as “normal food.” Artfully Yours Bakery is living its slogan, “Good Food for All.”
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i><span style="color:black">GenTree Project,</span></i></b><span style="color:black"> founded by Brandy Ramos, a senior in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Idaho and Genesee, Idaho, resident, is working
to make a positive impact on her community and make a difference in the lives of children. The purpose of the GenTree Project is to develop and maintain a self-sustaining community center in Genesee that will offer events and services to meet the needs of
all age groups in our community, to have a positive impact on citizens and visitors, and to promote community excellence.
<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The PKC is also working to confirm participants from the Washington State University business competition, as well as local Washington and Lewis-Clark Valley businesses to present at the showcase.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The goal of the Business Showcase event is to connect people with good business ideas to those who might be able to make those ideas happen. Each presenter will showcase their business in 15-20 minutes presentations highlighting their
business idea and relating management, product and/or service, technology, market, financial viability, potential return on investment, amount of investment required, exit strategy, and employee growth implications.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Those involved in business startups, entrepreneurs or investors, as well as interested community members are encouraged to attend. Those
</span>who wish to attend this event may be private individuals or venture capitalists and there is no obligation to invest in any of the ideas presented.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Schierman’s is located at 3225 Robinson Park Road in Moscow, Idaho. To get to the event center, from Mountain View Road in Moscow, head east on Joseph Street through the roundabout taking the third exit continuing
on Joseph Street, which then becomes Robinson Park Road. Schierman’s is about 1 mile from Mountain View Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about this event, or about the Palouse Knowledge Corridor, contact Jen Pfiffner, Palouse Knowledge Corridor secretary, at 208.883.7123 or by email at
<a href="mailto:jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us">jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Story Contacts:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Robin Ohlgren, PKC Co-Chair - LEDC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">p • 208.301.1011<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e • <a href="mailto:Robin_LEDC@moscow.com">Robin_LEDC@moscow.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Marie Dymkoski, PKC Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">p • 509.334.3565<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e • <a href="mailto:marie@pullmanchamber.com">marie@pullmanchamber.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Malcolm Burbank</span>, BioCement<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">p • 208.885.9177<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e • <a href="mailto:mburbank@uidaho.edu">mburbank@uidaho.edu</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Brianna Morton, Artfully Yours Bakery<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">p • 509.432.5105<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e • <a href="mailto:artfullyyoursbakery@gmail.com">artfullyyoursbakery@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Brandy Ramos, GenTree Project</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">p • 208.539.7472<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">e • <a href="mailto:brandy.sobotka.ramos@gmail.com">brandy.sobotka.ramos@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i>The Palouse Knowledge Corridor is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to match innovation with opportunity, promote assets of the Palouse and foster collaborative efforts with universities,
private sector, economic development agencies and government.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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