Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Finalist for the 2008 Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Tampa, FL, July 31, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay the local, influential business training company with exceptional customer satisfaction has been chosen as a finalist for the 2008 Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

"Our team is committed to excellence in the execution and delivery of our products. Their passion and drive to achieve world class results in customer service is enjoyed by our clients, the local community and industry. We are very proud to be recognized for this award." stated Rick Gallegos, Chief Executive Officer of Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay.

The award program, now in its 28th year, recognizes superior small businesses and business leaders in three categories – grouped by number of employees. Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay is among five finalists named in the 1-20 employees category. Companies are judged based on history and philosophy, management initiatives, innovativeness, ethical practices, financial success, and community involvement. The winners in each category will be announced at a premier event highlighting some of the most prominent small businesses and leaders in Hillsborough County on Friday, September 19, 2008 in Tampa, FL.

About Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay: Dale Carnegie partners with middle market and large corporations as well as organizations to produce measurable business results by improving the performance of employees with emphasis on leadership, sales, team building and interpersonal relations, customer service, public speaking and presentations and other essential management skills. The courses are available in 29 languages throughout the world; they cover the entire United States and reach over 70 countries. Dale Carnegie includes as its clients 400 of the Fortune 500 companies. Approximately 7 million people have experienced Dale Carnegie Training.

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