(PRLEAP.COM) Greensboro, NC—October 13, 2006—CAI and partner Business Leader, announce and call for sponsors for the CAI HR Management Conference and Ovation Awards for HR Excellence for the Triad and Triangle area. The award honors exceptional workplaces that have implemented innovative people practices to positively impact business results.

The Ovation Awards will be presented at a gala awards ceremony, the anchor event of the CAI HR Management Conference, a two-day conference with approximately 200 human resource professionals on HR Best Practices in Raleigh, North Carolina from January 29-30, 2007.

The CAI HR Management Conference features speakers and HR experts from SAS, The Gallup Organization, Saratoga Institute, Ken Blanchard Group and Disney Institute with the conference keynote delivered by David Urich, renowned HR expert and author, on the HR Value Proposition. Platinum sponsors support David Ulrich’s keynote presentation.

Current Platinum Sponsors include Hill, Chesson and Woody; and Ogletree Deakins. Other sponsors include the Saratoga Institute.

Two gold, four silver and one platinum sponsor opportunities are still available.

Platinum Sponsorship (1 opportunity still available) $5,000 per sponsorship
Platinum sponsorship supports David Ulrich, Keynote speaker on the HR Value Proposition
• Introduction of Services—5 minute introduction of services during the course of the conference.
• Exclusive Booth Display—Only Platinum sponsors may display booths.
One of 3 sponsors to exhibit
• Promotion Prior to and During the Conference
o Logo on all award publications including the website
o Exposure to over 1,200 member companies
o Mention in press release
o Media Partner promotion

Gold Sponsorship (2 opportunities) $2,500 per sponsorship
Gold sponsorship supports the meals at the conference
• Brochure Distribution—Brochure distribution to attendees
• Announcement of Sponsorship—CAI MC announces sponsorship
• Promotion Prior to and During the Conference:
o Logo on all award publications including the website
o Exposure to over 1,200 member companies
o Media Partner promotion

Silver Sponsor (4 opportunities) $1,000 per sponsorship
Silver sponsorship supports the breaks at the conference
• Break Station Signage—Signage with logo at break station
• Promotion Prior to and During the Conference
o Logo on all award publications including the website
o Exposure to over 1,200 member companies
o Media Partner promotion
For more information about sponsorship, e-mail ovation@capital.org or call 919-878-9222 or 336-668-7746.

More information on the Ovation Awards for HR Excellence is available at www.capital.org/ovation

More information on the CAI HR Management Conference is available at www.capital.org/hrconf

About CAI
CAI, Capital Associated Industries, is a non-profit employers’ association serving the greater Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, and 65 eastern counties of North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI provides over 1,200 member companies with executive, management and human resources information and services, including day-to-day telephone guidance, advice and training. More information on CAI membership, solutions or services is available at www.capital.org or 919-878-9222.