March-2007

Jack Canfield to Keynote the 5th Annual K12 Business Operations & Facilities Summit

Summit to help school districts improve operational efficiencies

(NEW YORK, NY June 25) – Jack Canfield, America's success coach, will deliver the keynote address for the fifth annual K12 Business Operations & Facilities Summit, September 30–October 2, 2007 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, AZ. The invitation-only summit has become a "must attend" for senior-level district administrators who are responsible for overseeing the business, administrative and facilities affairs of a cross-section of the nation's school districts.

"This summit was developed with the goal of encouraging collaborative relationships across all departments to assist districts in their efforts to maximize all available resources and create greater operational efficiencies," says Michael P. Owens, director of production for CraigMichaels. "Jack Canfield is the ideal keynote speaker for this summit that will concentrate on pressing issues that require close collaboration between both business and facility administrators, such as creative funding, environmental sustainability and master planning."

As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and contributor to the best-selling, cultural phenomenon The Secret, Jack Canfield has personally taught millions of individuals his unique formulas for success and is an internationally recognized leader in peak performance strategies.

In addition to Canfield, the summit features a diverse speaker panel of senior administrators from the nation's leading school districts such as: New York City Department of Education, Los Angeles Unified, Dallas Independent and Scottsdale Unified among many others. The unique format of this three day summit includes interactive presentations, round table discussions, business strategy meeting opportunities and various networking activities that enable attendees to benchmark their operations and exchange best practices with their peers from across the nation.

For more information about the K12 Business Operations & Facilities Summit please visit www.K12summit.com

About CraigMichaels, Inc.

CraigMichaels is a leading producer of executive business events for senior-level decision makers. The company has redefined the concept of conferences, trade shows and expos into more effective and rewarding "executive summits." CraigMichaels' unique summit format enables attendees to develop itineraries that suit their immediate needs in a time efficient, educational environment. CraigMichaels also develops customized corporate events for organizations of all sizes. More information about CraigMichaels can be found at www.craigmichaelsinc.com