Where you’ll meet the most acclaimed entrepreneurs in the St. Louis region! Bob McCoole President, J.S. Alberici Construction Company Wednesday, August 9, 2000 • 7:15 - 9 a.m. Edward Jones Headquarters • 12555 Manchester Rd. @ 270 Starting its fifth season, and one of the St. Louis RCGA’s most popular programs, Breakfast with the Gazelles provides the secrets of success from the most acclaimed entrepreneurs in the St. Louis region. You’ll learn how they have successfully turned their ideas and hard work into growth and profits. Held the second Wednesday each month at Edward Jones’ headquarters, you’ll enjoy some great networking as well. Cost: $15 for RCGA members • $30 for non-members Price includes continental breakfast For reservations call Vicki Hosto at 314/444-1147 Next month’s meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 13, Eric Sigurdson, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sponsored by:

August 2000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COVER STORY Starting on a shoestring, Paul Cahn and his partners have created a $245 million footwear phenom. PROFILE Ruby Harriman CEO, Daruby Enterprises - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.stlrcga.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.technologygateway.org Import/Export challenges Lighting Landmarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -