Buying a Business During Uncertain Times

CHICAGO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- While some people may shy away from buying a
business in the current economy, others are actively looking for the tools to
become a business owner. Anyone looking to buy a business, and those
interested in selling, have a great opportunity to learn from experts involved
in all aspects of business brokerage at the Midwest Business Brokers &
Intermediaries' (MBBI's) annual fall seminar, "Buying a Business During
Uncertain Times." The seminar will take place September 17, 2009 at the
Fountain Blue Banquet and Conference Center, Des Plaines, IL.

MBBI is a non-profit association involved in educating people about buying and
selling businesses. MBBI is the largest organization of M&A professionals in
the Midwest dedicated to promoting professional and ethical excellence in the
business broker and intermediary community.

"With the state of the economy, potential business owners are cautious.
Determining what type of business a potential buyer may be interested in is
critical and should be made with the best information available," said Chuck
Andrews, president of MBBI and managing director of The McLean Group's Chicago
office. "Our annual seminar is a great opportunity for members and
non-members to learn from the experts about the business buying and selling
process. Our panelists will also provide valuable insight on deal
opportunities, valuations in today's market, deal structure, transaction
financing and more."

The keynote speaker for the seminar is Adolfo Laurenti, Deputy Chief Economist
and Managing Director of Mesirow Financial. Laurenti has extensive experience
in researching and interpreting key economic indicators and will offer
participants a unique perspective on the current economic landscape. His
insight can be found in financial publications around the world and he
frequently speaks to professional groups and trade associations across the
United States.

The MBBI seminar is open to members and non-members. The all-day seminar
begins at 8 a.m. at the Fountain Blue Banquet and Conference Center, 2300 S.
Mannheim Rd., Des Plaines, IL. The cost is $150 for MBBI members and $175 for
non-members.

For those traveling from other parts of the Midwest, the meeting site is less
than 10 minutes from O'Hare Airport. Free parking is available for those
driving to the meeting. For more information or to register online visit,
www.mbbi.org or contact MBBI at (847) 882-8230.

Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) is dedicated to promoting
professional and ethical excellence in the business broker and intermediary
community. MBBI is the largest organization of M&A professionals in the
Midwest, with more than 350 members. Its membership is comprised of business
brokers, M&A intermediaries, investment bankers, attorneys, accountants,
consultants, valuation service providers, private equity groups, corporate and
individual buyers. For more information, visit www.mbbi.org.

SOURCE Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries

Scott Stein of Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc., +1-920-965-7750,
SStein@LFpublicrelations.com, www.LFpublicrelations.com, for Midwest Business
Brokers and Intermediaries