API and SNA RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR 2006

Reston, VA--The American Press Institute and Suburban Newspapers of America have partnered again for 2006 to provide leadership training to community newspapers.

Under the agreement, SNA will co-sponsor five API seminars in 2006:

Editing the Weekly and Community Newspaper, January 31-February 4

Internet Strategies for Community Markets, June 20-23

Managing the Weekly Newspaper, July 16-21

Advertising Leadership (for community markets), July 23-28

Executive Development Program (for community markets), August 6-11

Through this arrangement, SNA members will receive a 10 percent discount off the prevailing tuition fee for these five seminars, subject to limited restrictions. (SNA members can register and receive the SNA member discount by simply visiting the www.suburban-news.org and clicking on the API logo to find a downloadable registration form.)

"Suburban and community newspapers are where we are seeing the most growth in this industry," said API President Drew Davis. "We are happy to partner with SNA to provide specifically tailored relevant leadership development programs to this segment of the industry."

"We're delighted to partner again with the American Press Institute in offering SNA members access to some of our industry's best leadership development offerings," said SNA President Nancy Lane.

The two organizations first entered into this partnership in 2004 to improve community newspapers' access to the cutting-edge programs offered by API that focus on all aspects of the news business, from news delivery to the business of running a media organization and the future of news.

About the American Press Institute

The American Press Institute is an independent educational center for providing skills-training and leadership development in the news industry, offering myriad seminars and on-site programs for newspaper professionals. API houses the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, which offers a nationwide forum and educational opportunities for improving the quality of American business journalism. API is also the home of the Media Center, which conducts research, educational programs and symposia and facilitates strategic conversations and planning on issues shaping the future of news, information and media. Visit API online at www.americanpressinstitute.org, or call (703) 620-3611.

About Suburban Newspapers of America

Suburban Newspapers of America is a non-profit professional trade organization that represents and supports the suburban and community newspaper industry through leadership, education, promotion, research and the advancement of high standards. SNA represents nearly 2,000 suburban and community newspapers in North America.  Visit SNA's website at www.suburban-news.org or contact SNA headquarters at (888) 486-2466 for more information.

Media Contact:

Lisa Rabasca

American Press Institute

11690 Sunrise Valley Drive

Reston, VA 20191-1498

(703) 715-3322

lrabasca@americanpressinstitute.org