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Qorvis Communications
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

QORVIS HIRES DAVID HARVEY TO ENHANCE NEW BUSINESS GROWTH

Washington, DC – [December 5, 2006] – Qorvis Communications today announced that J. David Harvey will join the agency as a managing director on January 2.  He will lead marketing and business development efforts for Qorvis, one of the largest and fastest growing independent communications firms in the nation. 

Harvey is coming to Qorvis from WilmerHale, the largest law firm in Washington, DC, where he served as a senior business development professional.  Harvey played an important role in managing the growth of WilmerHale’s marketing department after it was created by the merger of Wilmer Cutler Pickering and Hale & Dorr in 2004.

Harvey brings more than 15 years of professional marketing and business development experience to this role.  Prior to joining WilmerHale, he was an official with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, where he helped transform Fairfax County, Virginia, into a major center for venture capital activity.

“David’s familiarity with local venture capital, technology and biotech communities are a perfect match for many of our targeted growth opportunities,” said Qorvis’ Managing Partner Michael Petruzzello.  “Plus, David’s background in law firm marketing will enhance the offerings we provide through our current partnership with Patton Boggs.”

A committed supporter of the local business community, Harvey has been active in local networking events and organizations, serving on the advisory boards of the Reston Chamber incubator program and the Business Alliance of George Mason University.  He is active in the Northern Virginia Technology Council, the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association, and the DC Technology Council. 

Qorvis founding Partner Doug Poretz said, “Anybody who has been a part of the Greater Washington business community knows David because of his active involvement in our region’s business, charitable and civic organizations.  David is also highly respected for his professionalism and abilities, and we are proud to have him join us at Qorvis.”

Harvey will speak about “Best Practices in Business Development” at the Marketing Partner Forum in January 2007, a national conference presented by The Hildebrandt Institute. “I am thrilled to join an organization with the prospects of Qorvis,” said Harvey. “I look forward to building on its reputation as one of the leading communication firms in the country.”

About Qorvis Communications, LLC.
Qorvis Communications is a client service-driven communications agency with offices in Washington, DC, and McLean, VA.  Qorvis provides its clients with the full scope of communications expertise including investor and financial relations, public affairs, grassroots campaigns, public and media relations, marketing communications, advertising, Internet-based campaigns, and research and opinion surveys.  For more information, visit www.qorvis.com.  For Qorvis news, visit www.qorvisnews.com.