Who: Genesis Partners; David Hardesty, President of West Virginia University; The Honorable L.J. Timms, Mayor of the City of Bridgeport, WV; Jim Humphrey, President& CEO of Humphrey Hospitality Trust, Inc.

What: Announcement ceremony for Charles Pointe

Speakers will be available to talk with the press immediately following the announcement.

A lunch will be held at the Benedum Civic Center at noon where speakers can also answer press inquiries.

When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2000

Where: Shuttle departs from Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport, WV to Charles Pointe announcement site

Charles Pointe, West Virginias newest master-planned development, is a $750 million plus project, which will create hundreds of jobs and be the location for thousands more. Charles Pointe creates a quality lifestyle for the next centurya unique destination in a natural setting where families can live, work and play.