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Exhibit Enterprises Appoints Kenneth W. Jacobson, Jr. Chief Financial Officer

4 October 2000

Exhibit Enterprises Appoints Kenneth W. Jacobson, Jr. Chief Financial Officer
             CPA with Engineering Firm and 'Big Three' Experience
                  Guides Finances at Leading Exhibit Company

    DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 4 Exhibit Enterprises Inc. (EEI) of
Dearborn -- one of the world's leading exhibit and trade show production
companies -- announced the appointment of Kenneth W. Jacobson, Jr. to chief
financial officer.
    "Ken Jacobson's experience guiding the finances of major engineering firms
and as a 'Big Three' supplier will stand him in good stead at EEI," said EEI
President and CEO Derek Gentile.  "He is particularly valuable to us because
of our strategic emphasis on customizing solutions for individual clients.
This includes meticulous financial reporting, which we use to track our
progress on an ongoing basis."
    "In the development and implementation of this strategy, we are
continually examining and improving all company processes, including financial
planning, budgeting, estimating and other financial functions.  Having strong
financial controls enhances our ability to develop on-target, client-specific
solutions, and actually gives our designers more leeway for creativity.  In
this environment, Ken Jacobson is a key player."
    Jacobson comes to EEI from Haden International Group, Auburn Hills, Mich.,
the paint and industrial systems division of Haden MacLellan Holdings, London
where from 1998 to 2000 he was controller, responsible for several key
administrative and financial functions.  He led the authoring and
implementation of the company's strategic business plan, streamlined
accounting and administrative procedures, oversaw international tax compliance
and consolidated domestic and international financial results.
    From 1996 to 1998 Jacobson was chief financial officer of Idea Engineering
& Fabricating, Inc., of Detroit, an important tier-one supplier to the "Big
Three" auto manufacturers, where he authored the company's strategic business
plan and managed all aspects of finance, resulting in a significant
augmentation of shareholder equity.
    From 1984 to 1996 Jacobson was president of Oakland Heating Supply, Inc.,
of Waterford, Mich.  He oversaw that company's complete reorganization,
including a conversion from manual to automated accounting and to automated
real/time inventory and billing systems, and was responsible for all financial
information, tax planning and cost controls.  During his tenure the company
enjoyed progressively more precise controls and systems, and experienced a 25
percent decrease in costs.
    Jacobson began his career in 1982 as a staff accountant with Price
Waterhouse in Stamford, Conn., auditing clients in the commercial banking
industry.
    Exhibit Enterprises is a premier international supplier of integrated,
multimedia exhibit design, three-dimensional production and related services
known for its exceptional creativity, bold innovations and leading edge use of
progressive technologies.  Exhibit Enterprises has been consistently
recognized for its industry leadership throughout North America, South
America, Europe and Asia.
    The company's projects include custom show exhibits, exhibits management,
permanent installations; film, video and special event production; and special
event management.  A partial list of clients includes DaimlerChrysler, Ford,
GM Powertrain, Delphi, Visteon, the Jurong Town Center in Singapore, Borg
Warner, Detroit Diesel and Alcoa.