Malvern, PA - Progressive Business Publications (www.pbp.com) announced a significant increase in the number of scholarships awarded this year to students participating in an innovative business-development program targeting poverty-stricken areas in Guatemala and Ecuador.

The Satell International Social Entrepreneurship Program provides scholarships to qualified students at the University of Connecticut School of Business. The program prepares young leaders to develop practical and sustainable business initiatives for needy villagers in both countries. It was first launched at UCONN last year, in partnership with Duke, Columbia and Notre Dame Universities.

MALVERN, PA, April 9 – By a 2-to-1 margin, middle-level managers with hiring responsibilities have turned a thumbs-down to the Obama administration’s stimulus package recently passed by the Democratic-controlled Congress.

A total of 2,775 managers from a broad cross-section of industries and companies participated in the survey conducted on HRMorning.com (http://HRMorning), the daily updated information Web site sponsored by Progressive Business Publications (http://www.pbp.com). (The site is visited daily by tens of thousands of managers.)

MALVERN, PA – An exclusive survey of leading business professionals conducted by Progressive Business Publications (www.pbp.com) reveals the depth of the current economic recession among a broad range of companies in all industries and sizes.

PBP, a diversified business information provider, regularly surveys thousands of executives across the U.S. to take the pulse of how the economy is affecting the various professionals served by its paper and electronic newsletters, audio conferences, daily updated Web sites, Executive Reports, Compliance needs, Case Law Books and other business products.

Philadelphia and Malvern, PA — Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) is pleased to announce that Tom Schubert, PBP’s CFO for the past nine years of remarkable business growth, has additionally been named COO, a new leadership position.

PBP is a leading diversified information and executive education company, whose mission is to help executives do their job better. PBP is a “Built-to-Last” company that had achieved 18 straight years of growth and in 2008 performed just below record levels when most companies were down 30% plus. The company’s growth track record for the past seven years has been fueled by launching 9 successful start-up businesses and making one acquisition. PBP currently has well over 150,000 B2B customers, including virtually all of the Fortune 1000.

PHILADELPHIA, Jul 31, 2008 — Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) is thrilled to sponsor the musical that broke all ticket sales in the history of the nation’s largest and most successful subscription theater. Les Miserables was an unqualified success for The Walnut Street Theatre (www.walnutstreettheatre.org). Progressive Business Publications, long-time supporter of the Spring musical series, is delighted with this accomplishment!

Ed Satell, Founder and CEO of PBP said: “We’ve always recognized that the Walnut is one of Philadelphia’s true treasures–an artistic gem as a producing theater, and one of the best run, most effective nonprofits in the Philadelphia region. The Walnut Street Theatre is an extraordinary venue which produces entertainment that appeals to old and young alike. We’re very proud of our support for and involvement with this remarkable cultural resource. And this year a terrific cast and a visionary director made Les Mis the not-to-be-missed show!”

PHILADELPHIA & MALVERN, Pa., Jun 19, 2008 — Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) announces the launch of PBP Media, a new division that connects advertisers with business decision makers.

Ed Satell, PBP Founder & CEO said “It’s an exciting step in our evolution as a leading diversified information and executive education company. We’re pleased to offer effective ways for our advertising partners to reach today’s busy executives.” Advertisers working with PBP Media benefit from exclusive e-newsletter sponsorship and highly targeted Web advertising. PBP Media’s e-newsletters already have more than 400,000 subscribers in Human Resources and Finance functions at leading companies across the U.S.

PHILADELPHIA and MALVERN, PA – Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) now sponsors two innovative programs at the University of Connecticut.

The Satell International Social Entrepreneurship Program funds scholarships for an extraordinary eight-week internship in Guatemala, sponsored by the UCONN School of Business through the Social Entrepreneur Corps, a strategic alliance initiative of Columbia University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Notre Dame and Duke University. Students will develop business models and utilize funding grants to empower local businesses to create jobs. On their return to the U.S. they will participate in a University symposium to share their experiences.

PHILADELPHIA and MALVERN, PA – Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) proudly announces the inception of an executive intern program for rising college seniors based at its corporate headquarters in Malvern. The program, with its slogan “Real jobs, real experience,” exposes successful students to cutting-edge business practices and allows them to work side-by-side with industry leaders. Progressive Business Publications was founded in 1989 with a single publication. Today this diversified information provider has nine business units and is enjoying its 18th straight year of growth. Its b2b products are used by executives at almost every major corporation in the nation.

Top students from St. Joseph’s University and Gettysburg College will hone their writing skills and cultivate customer-focused research skills under the supervision of Editorial Director Pieter VanBennekom, the former international correspondent and head of United Press International. In addition, they’ll develop Web communication strategies working with John Walston, head of PBP’s highly successful new product line, Executive Reports (www.pbpexecutivereports.com). PBP Executive Reports produces in-depth whitepapers on major and timely topics, such as Form I-9 new hire compliance, new rules for wellness programs, cold-call selling, 1099 reporting, OSHA’s new personal protective equipment (PPE) payment rule and others.

PHILADELPHIA and MALVERN, PA – Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) proudly announces that Jim Brown, Executive Vice President for Operations, is celebrating his 40th year with American Future Systems (AFS)/Progressive Business Publications. Jim was a founding member of parent company AFS, and has been an integral part of the PBP division’s 18 straight years of business growth.

In addition to his skills as a business leader, Jim is a dedicated father of three successful sons, and is a noted sports enthusiast. His commitment to developing youth baseball led to his induction in the Pennsylvania American Legion Sports Hall of Fame, and to his receipt of one of only two awards ever presented by the Lionville Youth Association. Jim’s son Curt “grew up” at AFS/PBP, graduated from law school, and currently serves as Group Publisher of the Center for Education and Employment Law division (www.ceelonline.com).

PHILADELPHIA and MALVERN, PA – Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) just concluded its 14th annual Editorial Conference at the Desmond Business Center with a call to embrace change — a vital concept at a time when the media industry is losing customers while PBP continues to expand with its growing online business. PBP’s annual Editorial Conference offered a unique, focused opportunity to discover the latest techniques to serve its hundreds of thousands of business customers in ways that make it easier for them to absorb the content they need to do their jobs better.

Keynote speaker Dr. Steve Treat, national media consultant and CEO of the Council for Relationship, presented a dynamic call to action on how to effectively handle the challenge of change in today’s society, and especially in the information industry, to more than 100 PBP Editors, Product Marketers, Audio Conference Producers and corporate leaders.

Philadelphia and Malvern, PA — Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) announced today that 40 employees, a new record for participation, are currently serving as Mentors at Cook Wissahickon (CW) elementary school in Philadelphia.

As a Mentor, employees engage in educational and social activities with their individual Mentee during company work hours. Mentors provide a stable, positive adult influence in the lives of the Mentees. Mentors make a significant time commitment, as they generally meet with their Mentee every two weeks. Monthly, Mentees will visit PBP Corporate Headquarters for several hours. During the other two-week cycle, Mentors travel to the CW campus to meet with their Mentee.

Malvern, PA — Progressive Business Publications (www.pbp.com) announced today the presentation of its 2007 College Scholarships for Children of Employees, scheduled for August 23. All children of full time employees receive a college scholarship for five years. This year, 11 students, children of PBP employees will each received a $2,500 scholarship for their higher education costs. The presentation ceremony will take place during the quarterly Employee Appreciation Celebration at corporate headquarters in Malvern.

Ed Satell, Founder & CEO said “We developed the program several years ago to aid parents in fulfilling their dreams — helping their children get a great education and a rewarding career. I’m delighted to say that each child of every full-time employee receives this generous annual scholarship for up to five years. This is one prong in our approach to both support education and enrich our employees and their families.”