For Immediate Release

For more information contact:
Naomi Takeuchi, President
1000 Cranes Business Consulting
1-919-806-4932
naomi@1000cranes.com

The National Respiratory Training Center Selects
1000 Cranes Business Consulting

Durham, NC (April 5, 2006) - 1000 Cranes Business Consulting will assist the National Respiratory Training Center in its grant research efforts. "The National Respiratory Training Center is seeking assistance in diversifying its revenue streams through a variety of fundraising efforts." Tracy Stewart explains. "We received a number of referrals from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits in Raleigh and after interviewing several consulting groups, 1000 Cranes Business Consulting was the best choice for us. Naomi Takeuchi understands the nuances of writing both private and Federal grants. Her combined science and education background also fits well with our mission."

1000 Cranes Business Consulting is a private consulting firm serving nonprofits and
small businesses in strategic planning, business consulting and financial analysis with a focus on social enterprise and cultural awareness. For further information about 1000 Cranes, LLC, visit www.1000cranes.com.

The National Respiratory Training Center (NRTC) is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. Its mission is to improve the health of patients with respiratory and allergic disease through education of the health professionals who care for these patients.

Founded in the United Kingdom in 1986, the NRTC has trained more than 30,000 health professionals from over 40 countries around the world. In 2002, the organization established national headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina offering accredited training programs and educational resources to health professionals throughout the United States. For further information about the National Respiratory Training Center, visit www.nrtc-usa.org.

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