For Immediate Release

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

Western Carolina Community Action to Partner with
1000 Cranes Business Consulting

Hendersonville, NC (April 21, 2006) - Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. (WCCA) will partner with 1000 Cranes Business Consulting in developing its three year strategic plan. 1000 Cranes will facilitate two strategic retreat sessions this Spring and Fall, perform a community needs assessment, interview key stakeholders and develop key strategies to help WCCA achieve its goals.

"We carefully reviewed seven proposals submitted in response to our RFP, and after six weeks of research and due diligence, 1000 Cranes provided the best strategic planning solution for our needs," said David White, Executive Director of WCCA. "1000 Cranes has built a strong reputation for professionalism and service in strategic planning to the North Carolina nonprofit community. We are confident and excited to work with the 1000 Cranes team in this effort."

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.

Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. (WCCA) is a 501(c)3 organization providing services to community members located in Henderson and Transylvania counties. WCCA provides the tools that disadvantaged people need to become self- sufficient. Services offered by the agency include high quality pre-school, homeownership programs, rental assistance, nutrition programs for older adults,and public transportation. For further information about Western Carolina Community Action, Inc., visit www.wcca.net.

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