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Executive Search Firm Formed by Gaebler Ventures

Chicago-based Incubator Provides Funding and Services to Grand Roads Executive Search

Chicago, IL - November 5, 2001 - Gaebler Ventures today announced a seed funding investment in Grand Roads Executive Search, a newly formed executive recruiting firm.

Grand Roads Executive Search will provide senior-level executive recruiting services to startup and emerging-growth companies. The company will also provide counsel to boards, human resources consulting, and succession planning services.

"For startup and emerging growth companies, it's critical to recruit executives who have the strategic vision, the management capabilities, and the personal dynamism necessary to inspire and deliver organizational excellence." said Ken Gaebler, founder and CEO of Gaebler Ventures. "We think Grand Roads Executive Search can be an important resource to entrepreneurs who need to expand their management team to take their companies to the next level."

Grand Roads Executive Search will conduct specialized retained searches for CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CFOs, and other senior level executive positions in general management, sales, marketing, engineering, operations, finance, human resources, information technology, legal, non-profit, professional services, and supply chain management. The founding team has experience in recruiting across multiple functional disciplines and industries.

About Gaebler Ventures
Gaebler Ventures is a seed capital fund, incubator and holding company located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by entrepreneur Ken Gaebler, the company provides start-up high tech businesses with equity investment capital, office space, administrative and financial infrastructure, and hands-on strategic and tactical assistance. For more information about Gaebler Ventures, visit www.gaebler.com.

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