Sen. Corker Co-sponsors Bipartisan Amendment ThatAssists Staffing Industry.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The fifth-largest staffing company in the U.S. celebrated its 25th Anniversary at their International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn. And Express Personnel Services leaders from across the country are singing the praises of Sen.

Sen. Corker co-sponsored an amendment to S. 2300, the Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act, which restores the eligibility of franchises in the staffing industry for SBA contracts and loans.

"Express Personnel and all of our franchisees are deeply grateful for Sen. Corker's co-sponsorship of this important piece of legislation," said the company's Founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert A. Funk. "This is truly a bipartisan effort with both sides coming together to affect change in Washington on behalf of small businesses."

More than 1,300 Express franchisees and their staff attended the company's annual leadership conference Feb. 13-16. It featured three days of learning, networking and training on staffing and workplace issues such as leadership, customer service, retention and team building.

With more than 600 offices in four countries, Express Personnel Services employs 350,000 people each year, including a projected 11,500 in the state of Tennessee for 2008.

Express provides expertise in evaluation and direct hire, temporary staffing, executive recruiting and human resources. For more information, visit expresspersonnel.com.