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Industry Social Network Hits Important Milestone. 

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/09 -- i-Meet.com, the professional and social network for people who plan meetings and events, announced today that it has passed the 10,000-member mark, another important milestone in its short history.

"We're encouraged, and grateful, that so many people around the world have joined i-Meet," said John Pino, i-Meet's Founder and CEO. "Our growth trajectory has actually accelerated since our launch in November, and we have now passed our initial first year membership projection. It gives us the confidence and validation that we're on the right track to provide a relevant online community for our industry."

In addition to the social connections that members enjoy, use of i-Meet's business capabilities, such as group hotel ratings and Requests For Information (RFIs), are building as well. Meeting and event planners can connect with over 40,000 suppliers to request information for future events, and suppliers have a fast and easy way to respond to these permission-based, qualified leads.

i-Meet has enjoyed strong results from a number of its recruitment strategies. As anticipated, a large number of members have invited their colleagues, pointing to strong approval of the community's capabilities and direction. Additionally, its strategic and global partnerships have generated strong sign-ups, fueling growth and momentum. "That's the beauty of our industry-specific community," said Pino. "Our members are all in the meeting and event industry, so spending time at www.i-meet.com puts members right where they want to be -- building relationships and staying connected to a relevant community that supports their professional life."

About i-Meet

Created by the Founder of StarCite, i-Meet.com is focused on building the industry's most relevant worldwide online community for the meeting and event industry, and was officially launched on November 18, 2008. With over 10,000 members from 100 countries around the world to date, i-Meet brings social networking, web 2.0 tools, work flow and relationship opportunities, and industry intelligence to its members and suppliers.