LINDA DUKE OF DUKE MARKETING APPOINTED TO BOARD OF CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

CEO of Marketing Firm Elected to Board of Directors
For State-wide Hospitality Non Profit

San Rafael, Calif. - August 2007 - Duke Marketing®, an Integrated Marketing Communications firm, announced today Linda Duke, CEO has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF), which works to enhance education and training programs within the hospitality industry.

"This is a great accomplishment for Linda," said CRAEF Executive Director Stella Premo. "She is a dynamic teacher and a devoted mentor to the Restaurant Association."

The California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) believes in investing in the future of the Golden State's most lucrative industry by fostering, promoting and educating the next generation of mangers, owners and chefs. CRAEF has awarded nearly $900,000 in scholarships and grants since its inception in 1981.

"I am honored to be chosen to the Board and support the efforts being made to educate potential employees of the hospitality industry," stated Linda Duke, CEO and Principal of Duke Marketing. "Since the food service industry is responsible for employing the largest number of people than any other business statewide, and with the shortage of labor, it is crucial to the continued well being of California's economy to educate and create awareness and opportunities for California residents," she continued. "My hope is to provide direction and assist in raising awareness and funds for the CRAEF organization."

Linda Duke, a 20 year marketing veteran, whose firm, Duke Marketing specializes in providing integrated marketing communications to multi-unit and franchise organizations, including several California restaurants. Some of her notable California-based restaurant clients include: Rubio's Restaurants, the publicly-held 160+ fast-casual concept from Carlsbad; Black Angus Steakhouse, with 83 locations, based in Los Altos; Boudin SF and Go Roma restaurants, part of Forklift Brands from San Francisco; Pacific Catch restaurants, recently featured on the iPhone commercials, based in San Francisco; Wipeout Bar & Grill and Fog Harbor Fish House at Pier 39, San Francisco.

About Duke Marketing®
Duke Marketing is a privately held, California-based Integrated Marketing Communications company. Experts in providing Integrated Marketing Communications by applying classic disciplines and leading-edge techniques of advertising, public relations, research, creative and direct marketing to both traditional and multi location companies. Duke Marketing combines a full range of services, on-target strategies, fresh ideas and creative concepts to offer complete solutions. For more information contact Duke Marketing at 415-492-4534 or via the web at www.dukemarketing.com.

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