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FREE Training
Train-The Trainer (T3)
YMCA Camp Seymour, March 2003

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® conducted a totally FREE training for 16 professionals from the experiential, adventure, and counseling professions. This training was conducted over a week long event, just outside of Seattle Washington at YMCA Camp Seymour. Participants from New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana, Washington, Tennessee, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois converge to participate in a three day advanced parishioners Train-The-Trainer workshop, followed by two days of general ropes course technical training.

"This opportunity for professionals is unequaled by any other organization. It stands for our commitment to give back to the industry and help other practioners advance their skills and craft of group facilitation. The offering helped us reach our goal of over $30,000 in offerings and/or scholarship funds since 1997. Because the training was so well received, we are currently planning on offering the event again in late 2003 or 2004."
- Steven Gustafson, MS, President / CEO, Experience Based Learning, Inc.

Meetings411
Team Building, "Extreme team endeavors provide exhilarating outcomes"
July 2002

Meetings 411 - "Team Building" article w/ Steven R. Gustafson, MS quoted.

Sky Radio Network
United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, American Airlines
May - August, 2002

Steven R. Gustafson, MS, President / CEO of Experience Based Learning, Inc.® is guest speaker for Sky Radio Network in-flight radio magazine. Mr. Gustafson speaks to training and development issues, as well as activity-based learning designs to reach an entire audience. Mr. Gustafson is quoted providing a case study involving two international companies, working together on a joint project.

Sky Radio Network provides business, technology, health and entertainment programming to some of the largest airlines in the world, including United, American Airlines, Delta and Northwest. Shows are magazine style -- a blend of CEO Interviews, Industry Spotlights and major business trends. As with any magazine, each show contains a Lead Cover Interview as well as a variety of ongoing features, spotlights and special interest topics.

Interview will be featurd on United Airlines May & June, 2002.
Northwest Airlines July, 2002.
American Airlines August, 2002.

Challenge Adventure Korea
Seoul, South Korea, March 5 - 22, 2002

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® is awarded a ropes course construction contract in Kyung Ju South Korea. Lead by Steven R. Gustafson, MS, EBL ® traveled to South Korea to assist in the project having received endorsement by the government of South Korea.

While onsite, the EBL crew worked through translators, converted rough ideas into construction concepts, and delivered construction services in extremely challenging conditions. "When working on a project overseas, you learn quickly not to take anything for granted, from tools and electricity, to basic understanding of cultural words and interpretations," Gustafson states.

"It was a great experience and we have made many new friends. I would jump at the chance to travel back to assist on future projects," Gustafson says.

Wilderness Education Association
Bradford Woods,February 7-9, 2002
Martinsville, Indiana

Frank Lupton Service Award - Steven R. Gustafson, MS
Mr. Gustafson has been involved with wilderness trips and team building services since 1984. He completed a WEA NSP course in 1988 through the Western Illinois University ECOEE program and has since lead outdoor trips in over a dozen states. Currently, he owns Experience Based Learning, Inc., offering corporate team build workshops and a full range of ropes challenge course services. His service to the development of the WEA website and marketing materials over the past five years has been greatly appreciated. Mr. Gustafson also serves as an Advisory Member to the WEA Board of Trustees.

Red Herring NDA Conference
St. Regis Resort & Spa, October 28-30, 2001
Dana Point, California

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® contributed as a Demo Sponsor at this years Red Herring NDA conference in southern California. This prestigious conference is by invitation only, and participants gathered to discuss the latest business trends affecting the world business market today.

NDA 2001, Red Herring’s premiere executive forum:
Bringing together the greatest minds in business, science, politics, technology, and academia, NDA 2001 will take thought-leadership to a whole new level.

In a series of closed-door discussions, case studies, and panels, you’ll share in the ideas that are shaping the future of everything: biotech and nanotech...venture capital and human capital...energy and entrepreneurship...and more. You’ll venture inside the hottest start-ups..the biggest Global 1000 corporations... the world’s R&D labs...and the halls of power in Washington, Europe, and Asia.

In Attendance and Presenting:
John Gage, Sun Microsystems
Dave House, Allegro Networks
Dr. Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm
Steve Jurvetson, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Eric Schmidt, Google
Michael Schrage, MIT
Paul Sereno, University of Chicago
Steven Gustafson, Experience Based Learning

Shanty Creek Resort
Traverse City, Michigan, February 7, 2001

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® and the Shanty Creek Resort in Traverse City Michigan partner to develop and deliver team building and leadership development workshops. This new alliance will provide organizations with complete meeting planning services from meals, accommodations, meeting space, and training workshops to swimming, tennis, and GREAT GOLF!

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® will establish a more permanent presence on-site by developing a group teams challenge course and a high ropes challenge course for workshops requesting more active agendas, September 2001.

Shanty Creek is located on 4,500 wooded acres in Northern Michigan and has 35,600 square feet of meeting room space. Comprised of three distinct villages: Summit Village, Schuss Village and Cedar River Village, all three offer the perfect accommodations, dining facilities and recreational opportunities for your next business gathering. Shanty Creek is located just north of Traverse City Michigan and provides shuttle services to and from the Traverse City airport.

Business Website Award
December, 2000

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® wins the "Business Site Award" from Ropes Online. In discussion with the judging committee, EBL® is praised for its continued effort to supply the adventure training industry with new information and an informative website.

FONT COLOR="#004080">Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization National Conference
Chicago, IL, November 3, 2000

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® owner Steven Gustafson was guest speaker at the annual Collegiate Entrepreneurial Organization (CEO) conference held at Navy Pier on November 3, 2000 in Chicago, IL. Gustafson presented a workshop on small business entrepreneurship and technology; focusing on Internet marketing strategies. The workshop presentation was well received with over 800 students representing 100 national universities in attendance. The mission of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization is to inform, support, and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation.

Speaking on e-Business marketing, Gustafson spoke to the audience on search engine advertising, placement ranking, website content formatting, and Internet advertisements. Gustafson spoke in an open forum which allowed for numerous questions about e-Business marketing. Gustafson stated, "You first need to examine the websites of the potential clients you wish to service, then format your company profile and advertising to match the clients image you wish to draw. Don’t be afraid to ignore market segments that will not support your services. Develop a plan, focus your energies, and don’t look back."

Other speakers included Gregory K. Jones, President and CEO, uBid.com, John "Jack" Goeken, Goeken Group and Founder, MCI, Kevin M. Gross, President & CEO, Kudoz, Inc., Herbert D. Kelleher, Founder, Southwest Airlines.

Wisconsin Public Radio 90.7FM - Career Talk
Madison, Wisconsin, October 6, 2000

EBL, Inc.® president Steven Gustafson provided interview content on professional development initiatives for individuals working in civil service jobs. Mr. Gustafson explained the format of "outernships" which is a method of professional development for employees in other organizations.

A more typical approach to learning is an internship, usually resulting in full time employment. However, a professional in a civil service job may not be looking for employment. An outernship is a means for a professional to devote time to an organization, gain meaningful insight to current best practices, and return to their current job. The employer gains volunteer services for a short duration, ranging from 2 - 12 weeks.

The Abbey Resort on Lake Geneva
Fontana, Wisconsin, August 9, 2000

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® and the Abbey Resort on Lake Geneva partner to develop and deliver team building and leadership development workshops and seminars in the Lake Geneva area. This new alliance will provide organizations with complete meeting planning services from meals, accommodations, meeting space, and training workshops to swimming, tennis, boat tours and more.

Experience Based Learning, Inc.® will establish a more permanent presence on-site by developing a group teams course and a high ropes challenge course for workshops requesting more active agendas.

The Abbey Resort & Fontana Spa, a lake front tradition, is Lake Geneva's only full-service, lakefront resort. This 334-room resort, located on ninety acres and set on the water's edge, boasts pools, tennis courts, Kid's Kapades, a full-service yacht marina, and the Fontana Spa, the Midwest's largest, most complete resort spa. The Abbey on Lake Geneva has extended these luxuries to its guests for more than thirty years.

Lake Geneva has often been referred to as the "Newport of the West" due to its early appeal as a summer retreat for Chicago's wealthy turn-of-the-century industrialists, bankers and businessmen. Here, there is something of interest for every taste, every season of the year. From outdoor concerts, live theatre and country fairs to sports and shopping.

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