Turning Point Communications develops new in house PR/Marketing division and hires seasoned Pro to head, with primary focus on Annual African American Business Summit to be held this year: June 17-20, 2004 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel in Irvine, California.

Patricia A. Means, President of Turning Point Communications, and Publisher of Turning Point Magazine announces that she has hired Adrienne S. Lamm as Manager in the organization's newly created position of Public Relations and Marketing.

Ms. Lamm will be responsible for developing and managing PR and Marketing day-to-day and operations, campaigns and special projects. Ms. Lamm's primary focuses will be: Turning Point Magazine, Turning Point's Website, Turning Point's Minority Dealer Development Program, Turning Point's "Access to Success" Business Tour and it's Annual African American Business Summit -- which this year will be held at the Irvine Marriott Hotel in Irvine California from June 17-20, 2004.

Ms. Lamm has spent the past 9 years in senior PR, Marketing and Communications positions in cutting edge companies. Most notably, Ms. Lamm served as Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing of ISIS Entertainment, an International minority based Olympic and World Competition level Figure Skating Entertainment Company.

While at ISIS, Ms. Lamm led the worldwide PR and Marketing efforts, marketed the company into worldwide notice and developed campaigns for ISIS Founder Mabel Fairbanks that got her inducted into the exclusive World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the Women’s Sport Foundation Hall of Fame.

"Adrienne is a public relations and marketing executive that will bring the added focus and depth we've been seeking to add to our management team," says President Patricia A. Means. "I believe her expertise will solidify our team and further our efforts to build working relationships with our projects."

About Turning Point Communications

Turning Point Communications is a dynamic, fast growing media communications company providing information and resources for African American small business owners seeking a "turning point" in their business growth and development. Through relationships with gatekeeper organizations within the African American community, Turning Point Communications has a unique entry to black business owners. Turning Point's main business units are Turning Point Magazine, Turning Point Website, and the African American Business Summit.

The company develops events and programs that support the company’s goal of informing, inspiring and influencing small business owners.

For more information concerning Turning Point Communications and Turning Point Magazine, visit the company's web site.

For all Public Relations, Marketing and Media Inquiries contact: Adrienne S. Lamm, Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Turning Point Communications, 7740 Manchester Blvd., Suite 210, Playa Del Rey, California 90293. Telephone: (310) 821-6910; FAX: (310) 305-8401