Released on = June 23, 2006, 8:44 am

Press Release Author = Multicultural Business Council

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = The Multicultural Business Council has formed alliances with
key organizations promoting the Expo for those that are ready, willing, and able to
start their own business within the next two years. The event is being promoted to
GM, Ford, and Delphi employees and also by the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce,
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and through targeted advertising.


Press Release Body = The Multicultural Franchise Expo being held on Saturday, August
26 on the Dearborn Heights campus of Henry Ford Community College will be the first
major Expo following extensive buy-out announcements at Ford, GM, and Delphi. The
Expo will assist eligible buy-out recipients in turning their buy-out, ranging from
$40,000 to $140,000 into a viable business that will provide long-term employment
and create jobs.

The Expo is strategically located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, centrally located
between the world headquarters of GM, Delphi, and Ford. Neighboring Dearborn is
rich with investors known to have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Buy-out expanded

Delphi has just announced expansion of the original buy-out pool to 8,000 hourly
workers represent by the IUE-CWA. An additional 3,200 IUE-CWA employees eligible
for retirement at GM will also be included in the newest buy-out offer.

In addition the booths operated by representatives from some of America\'s leading
franchise companies, participants will be able to hear speakers talk about important
subjects, including:
ä the legal aspects of franchising
ä how to select a franchise
ä how to staff your new business
ä forming local alliances to boost and support business
ä how to work on the business, instead of in the business

The Multicultural Business Council has formed alliances with key organizations
promoting the Expo for those that are ready, willing, and able to start their own
business within the next two years. The event is being promoted to GM, Ford, and
Delphi employees and also by the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, and through targeted advertising.

Henry Ford Community College\'s Dearborn Heights campus is located at 22586 Ann Arbor
Trail.

For more information about becoming a speaker or exhibitor at the Multicultural
Franchise Expo, contact Rick Weaver at the Multicultural Business Council at
248-802-6138.

About the Multicultural Business Council: The Multicultural Business Council is a
membership organization based near Detroit, Michigan. Its purpose is to connect
cultures through commerce. The organization offers certification programs, events,
cultural trips, and other venues to increase awareness and appreciation of the
multiple cultures that make America the great country that it is. For more
information about the Multicultural Business Council, send an email to
rick@mbcglobal.org or visit www.mbcglobal.org.


Web Site = http://www.mbcglobal.org

Contact Details = Rick Weaver