Close Group Announces Launch of Corporate Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005

SEATTLE, November 22, 2005 -- The Close Group, a leading human resource development company, today announced the launch of its corporate website at www.closegroup.org. In addition to serving as a resource center for HR professionals, the Close Group website offers easy access to information about the company's business and technical services, certificate courses and workshops. “The redesigned website allows visitors to quickly gain access about new courses, workshops and exciting new training opportunities," said Amanda Close president of the Close Group. "Our intent is to harness the power of the Internet while continuing to offer our customers executive training and education programs within a user-friendly format."

About Close Group, Inc. (www.closegroup.org):
The Close Group is a highly specialized human resource development firm committed to helping companies identify critical action items to achieve organizational goals. From strategic planning to executive coaching to custom training and group facilitation, the Close Group offers the education and expertise needed to deliver solutions. Leading organizations in high-tech, business services, manufacturing, environmental, non profit and educational sectors rely on the Close Group to address today’s toughest HR challenges including: developing strategic business partnerships; developing market-responsive compensation systems; developing performance management systems; developing educational programs in support of an organization's culture and objectives. Clients include Bowhead Transportation, Community Transit, FEMA, McKinstry, Northwest School, NW Hospital, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Premier Pacific, Prezant Associates, Providence Health System and West Coast Paper.