Kate Catlin Named to 2008 Triangle Heart Gala Auction Committee

Raleigh, NC, November 19, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that Kate Catlin, an account executive with the firm, has been named to the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala auction committee. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart Gala recognizes the dedicated service of the American Heart Association in the Triangle and their mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, as well enabling the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community. Over 500 guests will be attending the black-tie affair, which will include live and silent auctions, a gourmet dinner, entertainment and dancing. For more information, please contact Rachel Starr at 919-463-8326 or rachel.starr@heart.org.

“I am excited to work with the American Heart Association in the Triangle because they concentrate their efforts on increasing awareness of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle,” said Catlin. “The Triangle Heart Gala Auction Committee has been a fun way to get involved with an event that is designed to support the efforts of this important organization.”

About Kate Catlin:
Kate Catlin is an account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she is responsible for a wide range of duties. She assists in developing and implementing public relations campaigns, as well as planning and managing events, pitching stories to local, national and international media, coordinating media relations and scheduling interviews. Prior to joining MMI, Catlin served as a marketing and public relations intern for Destination PR, a firm marketing U.S. destinations located in London. While at Destination PR, she increased the company’s public relations efforts through her work in planning for and participating in the international trade show, World Travel Market. An active volunteer, Catlin has been involved with the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) in Raleigh for eight years. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors and as a National SAVE Ambassador. Most recently, Catlin was recognized as a finalist for The Women’s Forum of North Carolina Young Adult Leadership Award. Catlin is a graduate of Elon University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in corporate communications. Originally from New England, she currently resides in Raleigh.

About MMI Associates, Inc.:
MMI Associates, Inc. is a full-service public relations firm offering a wide range of services to help clients achieve measurable results in brand awareness, name recognition, market penetration and crisis management. Established in 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona, this award-winning firm was named one of the top 10 public relations firms in the state. In North Carolina, the Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has recognized MMI as one of the top five public relations firms in the Triangle. The firm has received numerous awards for its work ,and most recently was awarded the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, and was named a Best Place to Work by the Triangle Business Journal. For more information, please call 919-233-6600 or visit the Web site at www.mmimarketing.com.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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