CLEVELAND, OH, August 11, 2008 – Inner Circle® International (ICI), a rapidly growing peer advisory franchise, is pleased to announce that new Inner Circle offices will be opening throughout Canada. Greg Kells will be leading the ICI expansion throughout the country.

“As the Canadian Master Franchisee for Sunbelt Business Brokers, I am thrilled to introduce a much needed service that compliments the services we presently offer to small business owners through our 29 Canadian offices,” stated Greg Kells. “Inner Circle’s peer advisory model is unique because it provides advice from a group of business owners who are facing many of the same issues.”

Greg Kells is an international entrepreneur, with extensive experience in business development, marketing and management. Prior to joining Sunbelt, Greg served as chairman for several companies in industries such as computer software, manufacturing, tourism and real estate development. He served as the Chair of the Canadian Institute of Conflict Resolution and currently chairs the Canadian Institute of Nature. Mr. Kells resides in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife Gayle.

“I am confident that Inner Circle will be welcomed by the small business community in Canada. Small business owners need a place to turn for confidential advice and support from active, practicing entrepreneurs,” added Greg. “I wish Inner Circle had been around during my years as a small business owner.”

About Inner Circle
Inner Circle was founded in 1985 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and began franchising in 1997. The company is a peer advisory franchise that provides a confidential environment for small and medium-sized business owners to discuss a variety of topics related to business ownership and management. More information about Inner Circle locations and services is available at www.theinnercircle.com.