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CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2010 - The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC), the Chicago chapter of a nationwide organization dedicated to advancing the interests of minority entrepreneurs, announced today that it has named Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), as a certified Minority Business Enterprise.

Companies that work with IRI can consider these engagements against both public and private standards in place for hiring minority-owned businesses. In addition, certain tax benefits may be available to these organizations. CMSDC's definition of a minority owned business includes one that is owned or controlled by members of one of the following eligible groups: African Americans, Aleuts, Asian Indians, Asian-Pacific Americans, Eskimos, Latin Americans, and Native Americans.

"IRI is pleased work with CMSDC to assist in their efforts to expand the hiring of minority owned businesses," said John Freeland, president and chief executive officer of IRI. "We appreciate CMSDC designating IRI a Minority Business Enterprise. Many IRI customers are dedicated to working with organizations of diverse ownership as well as furthering the careers of minority employees within their organizations."

About the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council

The CMSDC is one of the nation\'s premier organizations for minority business development in the nation. For more than 30 years, CMSDC has championed the interests of minority entrepreneurs in Chicago and nationally. CMSDC\'s Chicago Business Opportunity Fair, which is in its fourth decade, was the impetus for the founding of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC), a network of more than 40 regional Councils in major cities across the country. CMSDC was born out of a direct initiative of corporate, government and civic leaders in response to a call from the minority community for business access and economic parity.

About IRI

IRI is the world's leading provider of consumer, shopper, and retail market intelligence and insights supporting 95 percent of the FORTUNE Global 500 consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail and healthcare companies. Only IRI offers the unique combination of integrated market information, automated and predictive analytics, innovative enabling technologies, and domain expertise. With IRI, leading retailers and manufacturers are able to quickly discover breakthrough insights driving smarter decisions and actions across the enterprise for breakthrough results. Companies around the world depend on IRI for improved productivity, stronger brands, and dramatic revenue growth. For more information, visit http://us.infores.com.