CONNER PARTNERS NAMED 'BUSINESS OF THE YEAR' BY ISA, THE ASSOCIATION OF LEARNING PROVIDERS

March, 2006

To our clients and the extended Conner Partners community:

I am pleased to announce that Conner Partners has been selected Business of the Year by ISA, the Association of Learning Providers. This annual award honors the ISA member company that best exemplifies a commitment to the performance development and learning industry, and that clearly demonstrates excellence in the following five measures:

• Client satisfaction
• A demonstrated contribution to client performance
• A positive organizational culture that is employee friendly, development oriented, and which enjoys a high level of employee satisfaction
• Financial viability
• Respect from colleagues, and industry recognition for the company's body of work

We are truly honored to receive this award from such a highly-respected organization. We believe it is a reflection of our hard work, our dedication to our Strength of Character, and the high standard of client service to which Conner Partners practitioners aspire every day.

Most importantly, to our clients, I would like to thank you for the confidence and trust placed in us, which enabled us to receive this honor. We deeply value our relationships with you and look forward to our continued work together.

Sincerely,

Daryl R. Conner
Chairman, Conner Partners

About ISA:
ISA has more than 75 member companies, representing more than 10,000 employees, and serving more than 50,000 clients. ISA's commitment to the entrepreneurial spirit of learning and performance businesses continues to be at the heart of the association. ISA is the executive connection for training and performance industry leaders-the only association of its kind. For further information, visit ISA's website at www.isaconnection.org.