Released on = March 29, 2007, 8:33 pm

Press Release Author = Caroline Melberg

Industry = Internet & Online

Press Release Summary = The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce names Melberg, founder of
Melberg Marketing and Small Business Mavericks, as finalist for 2007 Emerging
Entrepreneur of the Year


Press Release Body = MINNEAPOLIS, MN - March 29, 2007 - Small Business Mavericks, a
division of Melberg Marketing, today announced its founder, Caroline Melberg, has
been named a finalist for the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce's 2007 Emerging
Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The Twin West Chamber, with more than 1,000 members in the western and northwestern
suburbs and beyond, is the third largest regional chamber of commerce in the Twin
Cities. Members submit nominations for the chamber\'s Entrepreneur of the Year and
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year awards, and each nominee undergoes a lengthy
interview process before the Small Business Awards Task Force selects a winner.

\"I am delighted and honored that the work we\'ve done in establishing Melberg
Marketing and Small Business Mavericks is being recognized,\" said Melberg, president
and founder of both companies. \"The TwinWest Chamber has provided a great set of
resources and strong network that continues to help us on our way.\"

Melberg Marketing is a virtual marketing communications agency that brings blue chip
marketing experience to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses, helping them
to think creatively to find new customers both online and off.

Small Business Mavericks is a Web site and consultancy service devoted exclusively
to helping small business owners use Web advertising and marketing techniques to
drive traffic and increase sales. Founded in January, it has already published two
books this year: \"How to Use Email to Skyrocket your Sales without Burning a Hole in
Your Pocket,\" and \"How to Get Massive Publicity on a Shoestring Budget.\"

Small Business Mavericks provides free newsletters and a complimentary e-book on
\"Small Business Internet Marketing Secrets.\" The Web site also includes a blog with
commentary on current technologies, an articles database, and a tools library for
small business owners.

The other finalists for the TwinWest Emerging Entrepreneur award this year are Dick
Brown of Voice Solutions and David Throldahl of AVEX. The winner will be announced
at Twin West\'s 2007 Small Business Awards Luncheon on May 15.

About Small Business Mavericks
Headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota, Small Business Mavericks is the leader in
teaching small business owners and managers how to market their businesses on the
Internet, think creatively to find new local customers and increase sales. Contact
Small Business Mavericks today by calling 952-473-1007, writing
Caroline@SmallBusinessMavericks.com or visiting the company\'s web site at
www.SmallBusinessMavericks.com.

About Melberg Marketing
Headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota, Melberg Marketing is a full-service virtual,
integrated marketing firm dedicated to bringing blue-chip marketing experience to
today\'s small business owners.







Web Site = http://www.SmallBusinesMavericks.com

Contact Details = MEDIA CONTACT:
Dave Dix
Melberg Marketing / PR
512.257.1605
dave@melberg.com