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Randy Bengfort Howard Community College rbengfort@howardcc.edu 410.772.4811 v

Columbia, Maryland — February 3, 2004 — Brian McIntyre, founder and CEO of WorkStrategy, a provider of Human Resource (HR) technology management services, today announced a pledge of $100,000 to the Howard Community College (HCC) Educational Foundation in the name of George and Joan McIntyre, McIntyre’s parents.

The funding, provided through a series of grants and endowments, will support the development of HCC’s emerging Entrepreneurial Center. The primary use of the financing is to help design, launch, and provide operational budget for the new program. This initiative will offer local entrepreneurs a unique chance to enroll in a well-planned curriculum focused on providing mentoring, guidance, and educational assistance.

Key objectives of the program are to:

• Develop credit and noncredit courseware promoting entrepreneurship and creativity
• Build an online portal integrating local business, HCC educational resources, and existing county agencies
• Assist with community outreach program management
• Launch a “virtual enterprise” classroom environment
• Showcase student businesses to potential investors at a “rocket marketing” event

“This is an exciting development for HCC and the entire region,” said HCC President Mary Ellen Duncan. “Brian McIntyre’s conviction that the college and the community should expose students to business possibilities regardless of their interest opens new opportunities for students at HCC. Last year, a group of business leaders on HCC’s Commission on the Future identified entrepreneurialism as an area ripe for cultivation in our local economy. Mr. McIntyre’s generosity and extensive expertise will help us create a program to cultivate the creativity and industriousness abundant in so many individuals. He is making a significant contribution to our overall economic health and vitality, and we are very grateful.”

“My decision to sponsor the HCC Entrepreneurial Center was an easy one,” stated McIntyre. “Having been closely tied to Howard County over the past fifteen years as a resident, business owner, and entrepreneur, my family and I have established a strong bond with the college and the vision of Mary Ellen Duncan. All of us are proud and excited that this program would carry the name of my parents.”

The new center will allow career-driven individuals to excel in their field and provide a stimulating environment to gain additional knowledge and share creative ideas – regardless of their financial situation. “By offering individuals the means to pursue their educational and career goals, we can help foster growth of local businesses and give back to our community,” added McIntyre.

About Brian McIntyre
Brian has over 20 years of Human Resource Management experience — specializing in HRIS strategy, HR, payroll, benefits administration, compensation and performance management, business process improvement, portal integration, and self-service technology. He has directed, created, and nurtured leading HR consulting service operations for both large and small consulting firms and software vendors.
In 2002, Brian founded Project VisionShare to help entrepreneurs receive education and provide business guidance and financial support. McIntyre has given numerous donations and scholarships to local businesses and educational institutions. For more information on Brian McIntyre and WorkStrategy, visit www.workstrategy.com or call 410.715.1020.

About WorkStrategy
WorkStrategy is an HR technology management firm providing strategic planning, investment analysis, process improvement, and application implementation services to midsized organizations. WorkStrategy specializes in Human Resource Management solutions including payroll, benefits and compensation, recruitment, employee performance, enterprise learning, and vendor assessment and selection. WorkStrategy contributes annually to various national and local charitable organizations, entrepreneurial ventures, and caregiving services.

About Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a dynamic, creative learning community that strives to meet challenges by providing innovative solutions leading to learning breakthroughs for all students. The college is dedicated to establishing strong student and community connections and to working together to stimulate students, faculty, and all members of our learning community to develop their talents and to discover their greatness. For more details on the Entrepreneurial Center, contact Randy Bengfort at 410.772.4811.

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