IPA Charities Contribute to Lake County Partners

Buffalo Grove, IL, February 10, 2007 --(PR.com)-- IPA Charities committed to donating $15,000 annually from 2007-2011 to the Lake County Partners funding campaign. 

Lake County Partners members include businesses, municipalities, schools and non-profit organizations. From 1998-2005, Lake County Partners participated in projects that created 4,100 jobs, retained 14,460 and stimulated $362 million in new capital investment. Lake County benefits economically from donations that support economic development programs focused on keeping Lake County’s communities competitive with other counties, both regionally and globally. 

“International Profit Associates is a huge part of our communities’ asset base and we truly appreciate them agreeing to partner with our organization. We look forward to their involvement with our leadership,” said Frank Unick, Chairman of Lake County Partners. 

“As a leading employer contributing to the economic success of Lake County, we look forward to working with Lake County Partners towards a common goal of maintaining and improving the county’s attractiveness to both corporate and individual citizens alike,” said Gregg Steinberg, President of International Profit Associates. 

Lake County Partners transforms economic opportunities into business realities by facilitating public/private collaboration to improve the business climate in Lake County. The organization drives economic development and helps businesses achieve success. 

Lake County Partners works to stimulate capital investment, create quality jobs, encourage economic diversity and sustain Lake County’s quality of life. LCP is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic vitality and quality of life in Lake County, Illinois. Members from the private and public sector support LCP, including business and industry, the Lake County Board, Chambers of Commerce, municipalities, professional associations, non-profits, private training providers and educational institutions. For more information, visit www.lakecountypartners.com.

IPA Charities is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation dedicated to the quest of improving communities and people’s lives around the world. International Profit Associates, Inc. (IPA-IBA), the largest privately held management consulting and professional services firm for small and medium size businesses in North America, is a leading authority on small business. With more than $250,000,000 in annual revenues, IPA-IBA is the 6th largest management consulting company in Chicago and the 61st largest consulting company in the world. IPA-IBA offers a wide range of proven and innovative methodologies to help businesses grow and prosper. International Profit Associates and its alliance partners, including Integrated Business Analysis, Inc. (IBA), International Tax Advisors, Inc. (ITA), Accountancy Associates, LLC (AAL) and IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services, LLC (IPA A&I), provide comprehensive business advisory services and tax strategies to companies in the United States, Canada and other locations worldwide. Additional information is immediately available by visiting http://www.ipa-iba.com, http://www.iba-usa.net, http://www.internationaltaxadvisors.com, http://www.accountancyassoc.com/ and http://www.aiservices.com. The Public Relations Department may be contacted at: telephone (847) 495-6786; facsimile (847) 495-6773.

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