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Competitive Intelligence Advertising (CIA Incorporated)
PO Box 1192
Lombard, IL 60148
May 7, 2007
FOR RELEASE: May 8, 2007
Competitive Intelligence Advertising (CIA Incorporated) sells
Great Train Expo, Greenberg Shows and Great Midwest Train Show
CIA Inc has just completed two sale transactions. These two sales have CIA Inc. exiting the
table top train show business. CIA Inc. will continue to manage the World’s Greatest Hobby on
Tour Shows and provide advertising services for a variety of clients, including iHobbyexpo.
Train Show Inc. has purchased the former Greenberg Shows and Great Midwest Train Show
from CIA Inc. Train Show Inc. is owned by Randy Bachmann, who has worked in the train
show industry for over 20 years. Randy will personally be managing the Great Midwest Train
Show, held monthly at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. Randy has hired Frank
Hicks to be General Manager for Greenberg Shows. Frank formerly managed those shows for
CIA Inc. Greenberg Shows will be sponsoring the former Greenberg Great Train Expos in the
14 Northeastern United States. Train Show Inc. is headquartered in Elmhurst, IL; for more
information about Train Show Inc. visit either www.greenbergshows.com or
www.greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Train Expo Inc. has purchased the Great Train Expo shows outside of the former Greenberg
Shows region. The Great Train Expo will provide train shows in all areas of the country except
the Northeast. Train Expo Inc. is owned by Bill Grove who has over 15 years of train show
management experience. He formerly managed the Great Train Expo territory for CIA Inc. that
he is now purchasing from CIA Inc. Bill has hired Nick Zorn to assist him in managing Great
Train Expos. Nick had a similar position with CIA Incorporated. Train Expo Inc. will be
headquartered in Oswego, IL. For more information about Train Expo Inc. please visit
www.greattrainexpo.com .
When asked about the sale David Swanson, President of CIA Incorporated made the following
comments:
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“I am thrilled that two employees who have worked for me for over 15 years each
decided to embrace the opportunity to own their own businesses. I can’t think of two
better qualified people to own and manage these shows.”
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“I think separating Greenberg Shows from the Great Train Expo is an excellent idea. This allows
the unique aspects of the Greenberg shows to be highlighted. The spirit of cooperation between
Train Show Inc. and Train Expo Inc. will ensure both are successful and will provide benefits for
exhibitors and attendees. “
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“Having been in the train show business for over 35 years it is time to pass the torch to new
leadership. While I will still have plenty to do with our advertising agency and the World’s
Greatest Hobby on Tour Shows, this sale does allow me to slow down a little and focus on new
opportunities. I am very happy that Randy Bachmann has agreed to continue to help with the
show management of the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, while building his own business.”
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“Randy Bachmann and Bill Grove have been involved in the day to day decision making and
execution of this business for the last 15 years. There could not be a smoother possible
management transition. In most cases they know more about the details of the business than I
do. I am gratified that they have agreed to allow CIA Inc. to continue to perform the advertising for
their shows. Kurt Jablonski will continue to perform the show advertising as manager of the CIA
Inc. advertising agency.”
A primary goal of the sale is a seamless transition for customers. All show dates and reservations
records have been transferred and in most cases customer contacts have been preserved. Train
Show Inc., Train Expo Inc. and CIA Inc. will share certain assets which can benefit all participants,
such as databases and mailing lists. In addition David Swanson will be acting as a consultant to both
organizations to provide his perspective and historical information.
For additional information contacts are shown below:
Dave Swanson, President
Competitive Intelligence Advertising (CIA, Inc) -- PO Box 11, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Randy Bachman, President
Train Show, Inc -- PO Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Bill Grove, President
Train Expo, Inc -- PO Box 725, Oswego, IL 60543
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