Association For Corporate Growth Seattle Chapter Honors Blue Nile November 6, 2008

The Seattle Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), will honor Blue Nile Inc. as its 2007 Emerging Company Award Nov. 6, 2008 at the Columbia Tower Club from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Blue Nile's Diane Irvine, who was named chief executive officer in February and who was among the first executives to join founder Mark Vandon's team, will talk about the Seattle company's meteoric growth.

Founded in 1999, Blue Nile has quickly grown into the nation's largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry and today sells more in bridal jewelry than Tiffany & Co. in the U.S.

"Blue Nile has transformed the jewelry industry," said ACG Seattle chapter President Chuck Gottschalk. "They are a great example of how to grow a company rapidly and successfully."

ACG is actively seeking senior executives from middle-market companies that can benefit from its wide range of services aimed at helping companies grow.

Seating at the event, which is open to senior corporate executives, is limited. For reservations, call 206-274-6282. To learn more about the Seattle Chapter visit www.acg.org/seattle.

Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier global association for professionals involved incorporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions for mid to large companies. Members are leaders of corporations, private equity, financial services and professional service firms charged with building value in their organizations. For over 50 years, ACG members have focused on strategic activities that increase revenues, profits and stakeholder value. ACG has more than 11,000 members in 53 chapters in North America and Europe.

Free. Seating at the event, which is open to senior corporate executives, is limited. For reservations, call 206-274-6282.

Official Website: http://www.acg.org/seattle