SOUTHEAST BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP HOSTS ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, FIRST DATA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

ENGLEWOOD, May 1, 2008 - The Southeast Business Partnership (SEBP) will host their Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Michael D. Capellas, Chairman and CEO, First Data, will be the keynote speaker for this year's meeting. U.S. Senatorial Candidates, Former Congressman Bob Schaffer (R) and Congressman Mark Udall (D) will also be in attendance to speak on economic development and public policy in South Metro Denver.

The Annual Awards Luncheon is held by the Southeast Business Partnership to honor individuals and corporate leaders in South Metro Denver for their impact on economic development. This year, awards will be given for Development of the Year, Premier Residential Development, Company of the Year in Health Care, Company of the Year in Real Estate, Special Recognition in Aviation, Economic Development Deal of the Year, Special Recognition for Human Development, Lifetime of Leadership in Water, Jack Vickers Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Eagle Award, the highest award that SEBP gives for Outstanding Leadership and Regional Cooperation.

The Southeast Business Partnership is an organization of government and business leaders committed to the economic vitality and sustainability of the South Metro Denver region. We achieve this goal through a comprehensive strategy focused on business retention, expansion and attraction; active advocacy of transportation and infrastructure improvement; direct, proactive support of workforce housing and workforce development; and encouragement of business-friendly public policy.