FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- 1 February 2010

The US economy just had its worst year since 1946, yet two former executives see so much promise ahead, they're launching a new business. With nearly five decades of combined experience, Principals Dan Moore and Donald Patti have launched Cedar Point Consulting LLC to provide management consulting services throughout the United States. Based in Maryland, Cedar Point Consulting will provide services in six distinct areas:

• Strategic Planning, which covers strategic plan development, strategic plan review and strategic planning support services,
• Marketing Management, which includes traditional marketing and advertising, new media marketing and sales management,
• Project Management, which consists of project management, program management, project methodology selection, and project governance,
• Business Planning, which includes business plan development, e-business planning and e-marketing planning
• Operations Management, which encompasses customer service, call center management, order fulfillment and value chain management; and,
• Process Improvement using Six Sigma, Lean Process Improvement Tools and Business Process Re-engineering.

"We're very excited to be starting this business venture together," said Principal Consultant Donald Patti. "Dan and I have known each other for quite a while, so I know how much skill and experience he brings to the table. It’s always exciting to be on a team with a star player.”  Moore and Patti had a chance to work together in the past, and although both moved on from those positions, they kept in close contact, hoping that they would have an opportunity to work together again.

In addition to his role as a Principal with the Crescent Group, Mr. Moore was an executive with Citigroup, Wachovia and AT&T. Mr. Patti was a consultant with Accenture and Computer Associates, served as head of information technology for two organizations, and founded Intrev, an IT consulting company, leading the business for a little over five years.

Despite the economy, the two are up-beat about their prospects. “We actually believe we're timing the market perfectly,” stated Dan Moore, when asked about the company's prospects. “Economic growth in the 4^th quarter of 2009 was around 5.7%, so wise business leaders are opening the shudders and preparing for sunnier weather.”

“Successful entrepreneurs are early to the market – they don't wait for an economist to tell them the recession is over,” added Mr. Patti. “If you're waiting for a public announcement, then you're too late. It's the same advice we provide our clients – why wouldn't we follow it ourselves.”

Learn more about Cedar Point Consulting at www.cedarpointconsulting.com, or reach the firm by calling 1-866-CEDAR-34.