CARY, N.C., May 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- R.H. Donnelley (NYSE:RHD) is making life easier for Chicago-area business owners. With the introduction of Chicagob2b.com (www.chicagob2b.com), an online business-to-business directory, business owners now have easy access to a local commerce network.
ChicagoB2B.com (www.chicagob2b.com) is more than just a directory; it's an e-commerce engine that connects local businesses, allowing them to research the services of potential vendors and compare results side-by-side. The site is unique because of its ability to find the specific materials and services local businesses need. The comprehensive search engine returns results that exactly match the search terms, making each search relevant and efficient. Businesses that advertise on ChicagoB2B.com (www.chicagob2b.com) have a highly targeted marketing tool, connecting their goods and services to buyers who need them.
"The Chicago B2B website helps local business owners do more business," said R.H. Donnelley spokesperson Jennifer Sherron. "Our goal is to provide users with resources and information that is easily accessible and useful in day-to-day business."
The site has helpful tools so users can make the most of their time. Users can develop lists of potential vendors, save comparisons of those vendors and map their locations on a customized home page called 'My Chicago B2B.' The website also provides business and financial news, local chamber listings, trade show resources and links to demographic information and travel-planning services.
ChicagoB2B.com (www.chicagob2b.com) is a companion tool to the Chicago AT&T Yellow Pages business-to-business print directory. All business listings in the print directory have a listing online, and advertisers can opt-in to have more extensive information, such as services, business hours and website links, provided on the website.
R.H. Donnelley ("RHD") is one of the nation's leading Yellow Pages and online local commercial search companies. The company has more than 4,000 employees operating in 28 states across the United States. Every day, consumers rely on the company's more than 600 directories, online city guides, and search websites to find businesses that provide the services they need. RHD's directories, which have a circulation of approximately 73 million, are marketed under three of the industry's most recognized brands: AT&T Yellow Pages (formerly SBC Yellow Pages) in Illinois and northwest Indiana, Dex(r) Yellow Pages and Sprint Yellow Pages(r). R.H. Donnelley's expanding presence on the Internet now includes the Best Red Yellow Pages(r) brand at bestredyp.com(r), in our AT&T Yellow Pages markets at CHICAGOLANDYP.com and local search services through DexOnline(r) at dexonline.com. Visit rhd.com for more information.
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