AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- In continued support of Austin entrepreneurs, BlabberMouth L.P., the only public relations firm to offer its clients 100% representation by senior-level practitioners, announced today that they are the first Caucasian woman-owned business to become a Charter Member of TiE Austin. The TiE organization, formerly known as The Indus Entrepreneurs and signifying the ethnic South Asian or Indus roots of the founders, now stands for Talent, Ideas and Enterprise. TiE Austin is a local chapter of TiE, a global not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship.
BlabberMouth PR was extended an invitation to join TiE Austin as a Charter member by chapter president Anurag Kumar. The selection of Charter member designates BlabberMouth PR as a successful entrepreneurial company of senior professionals who is ready, willing and able to contribute to fellow members.
"We are extremely pleased to have BlabberMouth PR as a charter member," said Kumar. "BlabberMouth's acceptance of our invitation to join TiE Austin as a charter member is a first step in dispelling old connotations about our organization being closed and not sufficiently diverse. Not only has the BlabberMouth team committed significant resources to the chapter's public relations initiatives, they will participate in the leadership and management of the chapter. We encourage more diverse businesses to join TiE Austin."
TiE Austin Charter members benefit through networking opportunities, and are provided opportunities to counsel to budding entrepreneurs and participate in local start-up companies.
"Our invitation to become a charter member speaks volumes for TiE Austin's commitment to an inclusive membership," said Patti D. Hill, President / Founder, BlabberMouth PR. "The organization has high aspirations for its future tied to the virtue of its inclusivity. By widening participation and developing a heterogeneous membership base, TiE Austin is demonstrating its understanding of and catering to the different potentials, needs, and resources of Austin business leaders and entrepreneurs."
About TiE
TiE is a non-profit, volunteer professional organization that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation. Founded in Silicon Valley in 1992, TiE now has over 70 local chapters around the world. TiE Texas consists of chapters in Austin, Dallas and Houston and promotes entrepreneurship and networking through seminars, mentoring, workshops and the annual TiECon conference. For more information, visit www.tie-austin.org.
About BlabberMouth PR
BlabberMouth, the only PR firm to offer its clients 100% representation by senior-level practitioners, specializes in high-intensity public relations activities. Focused on complex industries and issues, the firm's team of professionals combines a sophisticated understanding of business and the media environment with proven public relations and business experience. Distinguished by its demonstrated competencies in national and international media positioning in highly dynamic industries, BlabberMouth enables its clients to strategically accelerate the growth and success of their businesses. For more information, visit BlabberMouth's web site at www.blabbermouthPR.com.