MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, October 8th, Marlin Business Services (Nasdaq:MRLN) hosted their first Annual Business Summit at their Mt. Laurel, N.J. headquarters. The theme of this Summit was "Working Together To Navigate Through Economic Business Cycles." The Summit focused on the challenges that small businesses are facing in the current business climate and included an economic update by Marlin CEO Daniel Dyer. Another integral part of the event's agenda centered on the current credit environment and the use of leasing to gain competitive advantage.
With over forty of Marlin's customers in attendance, many shared their insights and plans to navigate the daily gyrations of the recent unprecedented market turmoil. Stan Pilok of Advanced Business Equipment spoke at the event and stressed the importance of maintaining service levels during periods of economic retraction. "Service is within your control -- the markets are not -- and you need to deliver excellent service in good times and bad." He added, "Customers will remember how you treated them in bad times and as conditions improve you will be rewarded with dividends."
After the event, Ed Siciliano, SVP and Chief Sales Officer at Marlin, commented, "We were pleased with the event's turnout and excited to see our clients. We are fortunate to have such great relationships with our clients and remain committed to contributing to their success. Based on the success of this event we have plans to expand our Summit next year."
Marlin thanks all attendees and will continue to provide these communication and strategy forums as a service to the small business community it serves.
About Marlin Business Services Corp.
Marlin Business Services Corp. is a nationwide provider of equipment leasing and working capital solutions primarily to small businesses. The Company's principal operating subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Corporation, finances over 70 equipment categories in a segment of the market generally referred to as "small-ticket" leasing (i.e. leasing transactions less than $250,000). The Company was founded in 1997 and completed its initial public offering of common stock on November 12, 2003. In addition to its executive offices in Mount Laurel, NJ, Marlin has regional offices in or near Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Salt Lake City. For more information, visit www.marlincorp.com or call toll free at (888) 479-9111.
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