To my introducer: Thank you in advance for introducing me.

If just a few words could be used to best describe Frank Candy, they would have to be "The Rainmaker" or "The Maximizer."

He brings to us a valuable and unique perspective; as a business turn around specialist, he uses his principles for maximization of people, technology and resources.

Frank is the author of eighteen books, tapes and success guides.

Frank Candy is the Honorary Chairman of Technology Partners of Florida, and the Founder, CEO and President for three fast growing companies.

He works with various Fortune 500 companies. Just to name a few you may know: Disney, Universal Studios, AOL-Time-Warner, C-N-N, NASA, Micro-Soft, Oracle and many more.

INC. Magazine chose Frank Candy as one of the top 100 marketers in the world. He currently serves on the boards of four companies and is a contributor to four newsletters.

In a 'reader's choice' survey for Corporate Meetings and Incentives Magazine, the readers of CM&I selected Frank Candy, MBA as one of their favorite professional speakers in America.

In his spare time, (pause) Frank is an avid golfer and Charter Member of PGA Tour Partners. He is a devoted volunteer and fundraiser, working with many charities including: Special Olympics and The Red Cross.

His program to day is titled: _______________________________________

Please help me welcome, - Mr. Frank Candy. (Opening Applause)