NEWS RELEASE

June 10, 2010

Finney County Economic Development Corporation
Announces New Director of Business Retention

FCEDC President, Eric Depperschmidt announced that Lona DuVall has joined Finney County Economic Development Corporation where she will serve as the Director of Business Retention for Finney County Economic Development Corporation.

"Lona has a strong background in the banking industry as well with employee training programs, her commitment to understanding business owner's needs will be a valuable asset to FCEDC," Depperschmidt said, " I am excited to have Lona on the FCEDC Team and believe her knowledge and expertise will be invaluable to the growth of the existing business industries in Finney County."

"I find helping businesses and individuals to be successful the most rewarding aspect of my professional career, I am extremely excited about this opportunity and look forward to working to develop and create programs that are beneficial to creating a strong and vibrant economic climate in Finney County", stated DuVall.

As Director of Business Retention, DuVall will work closely with FCEDC partners to provide strategic and innovative leadership, while developing relationships with the existing businesses and industries to determine incentive assistance along with education and training programs that are responsive to the needs of in businesses in Finney County.