Research and Development Council of New Jersey Announces New Executive Management Firm

NEWARK, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
Research and Development Council of New Jersey (R&D Council) today announced
that they have selected CN Communications International, Inc. as the Council`s
new executive management firm effective July 1, 2009.

"We look forward to working with CN in leading the Council`s mission in
advocating for research and development in New Jersey," said Thomas F. Degnan,
Jr., incoming Chairman of the R&D Council and a manager at ExxonMobil Research
and Engineering Company in Annandale. "With the guidance of one of New Jersey`s
leading strategic communications and branding firms, the Council will be
positioned to succeed in a time where the advancement of research and
development is a necessity for the future success of New Jersey and the United
States."

"From the Council`s leadership in the creation of the Liberty Science Center to
their generous support for college scholarships and the Science Olympiad, this
is an organization that is helping to move New Jersey forward," said Anthony
Cicatiello, Chairman of CN Communications. "We are grateful for the opportunity
to help lead this important organization into the future."

CN Chairman Anthony Cicatiello will serve as the R&D Council`s Executive
Director and Kim Marie Wozniak will serve as the Assistant Executive Director.

About the Research & Development Council of New Jersey

The Research & Development Council of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to cultivating an environment that supports the advancement of
research and development throughout New Jersey. The Council is composed of
senior representatives from industry, academia and government. Many R&D Council
members represent today`s Fortune 500 companies. More information can be found
at the Council`s website: www.rdnj.org.

About CN Communications International, Inc.

CN Communications International, Inc. is a Newark based strategic communications
firm with offices located in New York, London, and Washington DC. Founded 32
years ago, by John Neiswanger and Tony Cicatiello, CN has built its business on
a foundation of research-based media relations, public affairs and marketing
communications. CN has a strong client base, serving or having served major
companies, organizations and universities such as Sony USA, the New York Stock
Exchange, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Becton Dickinson. More
information can be found at CN Communication`s website: www.cn-com.com.

CN Communications International, Inc.
Mike Inganamort, 973-274-8330
minganamort@cn-com.com

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