DATE: January 29, 2007
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
CONTACT: Chris Smith
(410) 876-9610
(301) 370-0666 (cell)
crsmith@thebarbourgroup.com

Baltimore, MD (1/29/07) — Karen Barbour, president, The Barbour Group (TBG) has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Minority Building Industry Association (MBIA), headquartered in Upper Marlboro, MD. Barbour will join the Executive Board, chaired by Derek McDaniels of the McDaniels Companies in Lanham, MD. She will serve as the Executive Board's Secretary for the nonprofit trade association.

MBIA represents the needs and concerns of minorities in the residential and commercial building industries throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Membership includes contractors, architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants and others.

TBG provides surety bonds for the construction industry in 27 states plus commercial insurance for professional services firms in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Founded in 2002, TBG provides access to leading surety markets that can service both domestic and international construction projects.

For more information about MBIA, go to their website at www.mbiaonline.com.

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Editor's Note: Black and white or 4-color head shots of Ms. Barbour are available by calling 410-876-9610.

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