Bruce Clarke, President and CEO of CAI, Named Chair-Elect of the National Employer Association Group (EAG) through April 2007, Chair through 2008

Raleigh, NC, August 04, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Bruce Clarke, President and CEO of CAI, was named chair-elect of the national Employer Association Group (EAG), an affiliate of the National Manufacturers Association (NAM), through April 2007 and will hold a seat on the Board of NAM. In April 2007, he becomes Chair through 2008.

Nationwide, EAG's serve many industries including manufacturing, finance, healthcare, technology, and biotechnology. The national EAG is made up of 60 employer associations in 40 states and serves thousands of employers in diverse industries. CAI is one of the 10 largest employers associations nationwide.

"I appreciate the confidence of my peers in choosing me to lead the group during a time of rapid change in the business environment. The future requires employer groups to work closely together to meet the needs of our diverse members. The financial and intellectual capital demands go beyond what any one of us can do alone," says Clarke.

CAI also recently hosted the national EAG conference in Raleigh which attracted over 100 people including CEOs and top management officers from employer associations across the country.

About CAI

CAI is a non-profit employers’ association serving the greater Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, and 65 eastern counties of North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI provides over 1,200 member companies with executive, management and human resources information and services, including day-to-day telephone guidance, advice and training. More information on membership or services is available at www.capital.org or 919-878-9222.

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