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MBAF Wins 2008 GOOD TO GREAT AWARD from Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

based on a pattern of solid to great performance over a four year period

MIAMI, FL, May 30, 2008 – The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of its 2008 South Florida Good To Great Awards during a luncheon at the Chamber’s annual Goals Conference at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort. The regional award program honors companies based in South Florida that embody ideas from Jim Collins’ best selling business book, “Good to Great.” It was created by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, with regional partners Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber Commerce and Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

The 2008 South Florida Good To Great Awards winners (by category) are:

• 1-50 Employees: McKinley Financial Services, Inc.
• 51-249 Employees: Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP
• 250-999 Employees: KIRA
• 1000+ Employees: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)

While the context of the award is based on the Jim Collins book, the award criteria have been localized to reflect the realities of the marketplace. Three area universities, one representing each South Florida County -- Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University -- crafted the judging criteria and determined the award process with committee input. Judging was based on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a pattern of solid to great performance over a four-year period. Companies were also to demonstrate their ability to develop talent and a strong leadership team.

The Chamber also recognized the following finalists: Avisena, Inc.; Bertram Yacht; Burger King Corporation; CareersUSA; Investor Solutions; NEO; and RCC Associates. The award program featured a keynote address by Howard Schnellenberger, head football coach of Florida Atlantic University.

The 2008 South Florida Good To Great Awards were made possible by the following sponsors: BankUnited, FSB; Florida Atlantic University, Barry Kaye College of Business; Florida International University, College of Business Administration; Nova Southeastern University, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship; FPL; General Motors Corporation; Grant Thornton LLP; South Florida Business Journal; Dutton Press, Inc.; and Illuminati Studios.

For information, contact Cornelia Pereira at 305-577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com.