Fountain Worldwide™ Dealer To Be Honored by US. Department of Commerce
August 22, 2007 - Cowes, England

Having recently been awarded a prestigious citation for export achievement from the U.S Dept. of Commerce, Fountain Worldwide, LLC knows the importance of commitment and determination. After becoming the first marine exporter to receive such an honor, the company would like to recognize the efforts of their distributors whose sales have driven the need for exports. Through a collaborative effort between Fountain Worldwide™ and the U.S Department of Commerce, the stage has been set for a ceremony to take place in the midst of the British Grand Prix offshore powerboat race on August 24th, 2007.

The recipient, 1st 4 Boat Sales of the Fountain Worldwide™ dealer network, distributes the Fountain brand in the UK and Cyprus. Their tireless commitment to the promotion of the brand, along with their support of the Team Fountain Worldwide offshore racing program, placed them at the top of the list for the first “Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade ” issued by the U.S Department of Commerce.

“The common denominator here is the valuation of entrepreneurship and teamwork. In a team, each role is vital, every execution critical. 1st 4 Boats, Fountain Worldwide™ and Fountain Powerboats recognize that the fastest route to international success is through strategic partnerships”, said Shirreef Loza of the U.S Commercial Service.

“We thought it fitting to recognize those of our partners who exude the same passion, enthusiasm and excitement upon which the Fountain brand was built, and we are honored to have garnered the support and attention of the U.S Dept. of Commerce in doing so”, said Tim McSwiney, Director of Business Development for Fountain Worldwide. Event attendees will include Craig D. Wilson, President of Fountain Worldwide, Reggie Fountain- Founder / Chairman & CEO of Fountain Powerboats, Richard Stanbridge of the U.S Commercial Service in London and Ben Matley- Principal of 1st 4 Boat Sales.

The timing for this event could not be better, as the ceremony will fall in the middle of the most prestigious offshore powerboat race in Europe, and one in which 1st 4 Boats and Fountain Worldwide™ will be extremely well represented. Considered to be the home turf for Team Fountain Worldwide (the current leader for World Championship) and only a few miles away from the 1st 4 Boats headquarters, this venue will be alive with Fountain paraphernalia. Promotional flags, shirts, hats, posters and the official start boat of the event ( A 42’ Fountain), all to be emblazed with the 1st 4 Boats / Fountain logos, and all to be supplied by 1st 4 Boats.