GIBBS NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR BY THE BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE

Easley, South Carolina, May 5, 2004 - The Business Advisory Council and the National Republican Congressional Committee are pleased to announce Darrell Gibbs as 6th Annual Businessman of the Year for South Carolina. Gibbs was selected to receive this prestigious award because of his unselfish commitment to the Business Advisory Council and for standing in the face of economic adversity and leading the economic recovery America and the state of South Carolina is now experiencing. This award was presented to Gibbs at the "2004 Countdown to Victory" VIP Dinner hosted by the NRCC on Thursday, April 1, 2004 in Washington, DC with keynote speaker President George W. Bush.

Gibbs was also recognized by Governor Mark Sanford congratulating on this prestigious honor. "As I've said from the beginning, small business is the cornerstone of South Carolina's economy and I appreciate your commitment to your company and our state".

Gibbs is Broker in Charge and Auctioneer of Gibbs Realty & Auction Company based in Easley, South Carolina. L-R - Congressman Rick Renzi, 1st District Arizona, Wendy Gibbs, Darrell Gibbs