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June 1, 2005

CONCERT GROUP LOGISTICS ENTERS DIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

Downers Grove, Ill.—Concert Group Logistics (CGL) has entered into a “diversity partnership agreement” with Stilwell, Oklahoma-based 3Li, a native American-owned, certified Small Disadvantaged Business. 3Li is also a qualified participant in the Small Business Administration’s HUBZone economic development program, which is designed to help “historically underutilized business zones.”

Under terms of the new agreement with CGL, 3Li will pursue transportation logistics opportunities with companies and government agencies that seek to meet their diversity goals by doing business with minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses. CGL will become the operating partner.

“ By partnering with us,” says Michael Doublehead, President of 3Li, “CGL offices around the country can now offer value-added services to their customers. They now have a minority business partner with a proven track record in a number of industries, such as telecommunications, engineering and aerospace. In CGL, we have a partner that is aggressive and growing rapidly, one that has visionary management and years of experience in moving freight.”

Companies have long sought to work with minority-owned businesses, Doublehead points out. This is particularly true of government contractors. “Boeing has had a supplier diversity office for more than 50 years. The government grades their suppliers on how they meet their diversity goals, and we help companies meet those goals.”

Concert Group Logistics Chief Operating Officer Gerry Post said his company has been approached before by firms offering to open the door to minority-owned businesses. They chose 3Li because, “We’re always looking for opportunities to work with minority businesses, and we think the skills and experience of Mike and his team make 3Li a good fit.”

As one of the fastest growing companies in the logistics and transportation business, Concert Group Logistics is earning a reputation for performance. The company’s policy of local ownership is one key to that performance. For more information on CGL, please call toll-free, 866-CGL-SHIP, or visit www.cglship.com or www.3lillc.com.

Smiles all around as CGL and 3Li link their companies in a diversity partnership agreement. Looking on are (from left, standing) Hiram McFarland, Vice President, 3Li; Gerry Post, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, CGL; Max Shook, National Sales Director, CGL: (seated) Dan Para, President and Chief Executive Officer, CGL; Michael Doublehead, President, 3Li.