Press Release

April 23, 1998

Congratulations are in order for InfoLink Screening Services, Inc. and is owners Barry Nadell and Leslie Nadell who started InfoLink less than four years ago from scratch. On April 23rd. InfoLink took a giant leap forward by purchasing the investment background screening business of Melendez & Associates. Melendez, a private investigation firm formed in 1977, performed background screening nationally as does InfoLink. Melendez will specialize in private investigation services with InfoLink taking over all of its background screening clientele. Peter Cowen of Strateplan Consulting was instrumental in helping InfoLink put the deal together with lightning speed - four days.

Hiring today is risky. One bad hire can lead to disaster! InfoLink is a Consumer Reporting Agency providing background screening on job applicants. Companies like Prudential, Health Net, The City of Burbank, Pioneer Electronics, The Los Angeles Times, PageNet, Western Exterminator, The Red Cross, The City of Hope, Bristol Farms, to name a few; along with most temporary agencies, hospitals, and major hotels, rely on the vital information InfoLink provides prior to making a final hiring decision.

InfoLink's business has been on the fast track with revenues more than doubling. "Background screening has become the only option for companies today to prevent the potential problems of theft, lawsuits, turnover, and violence in the workplace", says Barry Nadell. With due diligence programs costing less than $25, InfoLink is making it affordable for every company. By providing quality service, fast turnaround, and legal knowledge, and competitive pricing, InfoLink's fast growth is assured.