STEW LEONARD'S HOSTS CREATING A "HUGGING" CULTURE
BUSINESS BREAKFAST AND BOOK SIGNING

WHAT:
Stew Leonard, Jr. has always said, "You can't have a great place to shop without first making it a great place to work." This philosophy is shared by fellow entrepreneur and family businessman Jack Mitchell, CEO of Mitchells/Richards and Marshs.

Join Jack Mitchell and Stew Leonard, Jr. as they speak about creating a culture of enthusiastic, empowered employees who deliver unsurpassed customer service in a fun atmosphere.

Every attendee receives copies of Jack Mitchell's two best-selling books:

• Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results
• Hug Your People: The Proven Way to Hire, Inspire, and Recognize Your Employees to Achieve Remarkable Results

WHO:
Jack Mitchell is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of his three generation family business, Mitchells/Richards and Marshs, three high-end specialty men's and women's stores in Westport and Greenwich Connecticut and Huntington, New York. Jack is also a best selling author of two books based on his family business celebrating 50 years in business in 2008. He was acknowledged in April 2005 Inc. magazine as one of the 26 Most Fascinating Entrepreneurs and as a "Retail Visionary" in the Daily News Record. Jack has made over 200 keynote presentations to companies such as Starbucks, NIKE, Merrill Lynch and Conde Nast Magazines.

Stew Leonard Jr. is the president and chief executive officer of Stew Leonard's, one of the most unique food and wine retailers in the world. Stew Leonard's is family-owned and operated, with four food stores and seven wine stores in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Stew Leonard's has grown to employ 2,400 Team Members, has annual sales of nearly $400 million, and has been named as one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past eight consecutive years. In 2008, Stew received the prestigious Dale Carnegie Leadership Award for his emphasis on developing his people, and was also recognized as Retailer of the Year by the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association.

WHEN:
Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 8:15 – 9:30 A.M.

AGENDA:
8:15 – 8:30: Registration and coffee
8:30 – 9:30: Stew and Jack speak on creating a "hugging" culture
9:30 – 10:00: Breakfast and book signing

WHERE
Stew Leonard's Norwalk Store 100 Westport Ave Norwalk, CT 06851

REGISTER:
Tickets are available for $19.99 (includes copies of both of Jack Mitchell's books) Additional copies will be available at the event for $19.99/set (50% off retail price)

To register contact: Rachel Begun, Stew Leonard's at 203.750.6107 or email: rbegun@stewleonards.com. Registration is limited to the first 75 people