The Center for Business Intelligence Donates to the American Red Cross, Matching Employee Contributions for Disaster Relief in Japan

WOBURN, Mass., April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Business Intelligence (CBI) announced today that the company will donate $2,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the relief efforts in Japan following a devastating earthquake and Tsunami. CBI employees made personal contributions to the fund while the organization matched employee donations.

"I am so proud of the compassion and generosity CBI employees have displayed to help a nation in a desperate time of need," said CBI President Kathy Coffey. "Japan has suffered an unthinkable tragedy and I sincerely hope that the collective donations and humanitarian efforts worldwide will help this remarkable country persevere and re-build."

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit http://www.redcross.org.  

About CBI:

The Center for Business Intelligence (CBI), a subsidiary of Advanstar, is the leading provider of market-driven, unbiased conferences for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and healthcare industries. CBI offers specialized information presented in interactive formats by thought leaders and regulators. For more information, please visit http://www.cbinet.com.  

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SOURCE The Center for Business Intelligence