Sunbelt Announces 2007 Convention Sponsors

CLEVELAND, OH, August 20, 2007 – Sunbelt®, the place to go to buy or sell a business®, is pleased to welcome over fifteen business partners to the 2007 Annual Meeting. The convention will be held at the Flamingo® in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 5th-8th.

"Our business partners offer various resources that are valuable to our franchisees and business brokers, as well as their buyers and sellers," stated Kelci Lanich, Sunbelt Assistant Brand Manager. "We are delighted to have so many join us at this year's convention."

The 2007 Sunbelt Annual Meeting is supported by Platinum Sponsors Benetrends, Inc. and Gulf Coast Financial; and Silver Sponsors Apple Spice JunctionTM, Comerica Bank and UPSTM Capital.

Other companies in attendance will include AuricoSM, DirectoriesUSATM, DRDA, Edgeware Analytics, Guidant Financial GroupTM, Matco Tools, Midas®, Nationwide Valuations, Proforma®, ProHome® International, Prospect Partners, The Great Frame Up® and Wireless Toyz®.

During the convention, business partners will interact with Sunbelt franchisees and business brokers to introduce new programs and resources. Vendor tables are open throughout the week and there will be a number of events designed to facilitate interaction among attendees.

Sunbelt specializes in helping individuals and companies buy and sell businesses in all four areas of the private business market: Main Street, Franchise Sales, Franchise Resales and Middle Market. Sunbelt is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merrymeeting®, Inc. (MMI), a Cleveland-based investment firm specializing in the acquisition and development of franchised brands. MMI currently operates four franchise systems with more than 1,400 franchised locations worldwide. To learn more, please visit either www.sunbeltnetwork.com or www.merrymtg.com.