Concord, NC (March 9, 2009) It was standing room only at ACN's International Convention in San Diego, California, February 27 – March 1, 2009. Nearly 17,000 representatives came together from all over the world to receive training on ACN products, hear motivational messages, network with peers and celebrate another year of overwhelming success. The International Convention sold-out weeks before taking place and became the largest event in ACN's 16 year history.



ACN Events are known to be full of energy and packed with enthusiastic celebrations of success and the San Diego Convention did not disappoint. In fact, the sheer number of promotions over the weekend lent credit to power of the ACN business model and compensation plan. Three promotions took place commemorating the rise to ACN's most elite level, that of Senior Vice President. In addition, 12 promotions to Regional Vice President took place. Best-selling author and motivational speaker, John Maxwell spoke to the crowd on Sunday further fueling the momentum and inspiration representatives were feeling as they learned valuable strategies for finding success.

While it's no secret that many individuals have bettered their lives by becoming ACN Representatives, what's less known is the fact that at each event, these representatives, along with ACN, play a large role in bettering the community around them. Throughout the weekend a local charity collects donations from representatives and ACN matches that amount dollar for dollar. It's a tradition many ACN veterans, like Regional Vice President and Circle of Champions members Debbie and Geoff Davis, take pride in.

“From the very start of ACN, in 1993, the ACN Co-Founders instilled the belief in us that that one of the greatest gifts we can give is to leave a place better off than when we arrived there. I've been to 66 events in the past 16 years and witnessed ACN raising tens of thousands of dollars for countless worthy causes. It's always an honor to participate,” Debbie said.

“I had an 18-year automotive career and was involved with many charitable programs,” added Geoff. “I felt the ongoing generosity of the employees was great, but when I came to ACN and saw how committed the founders were to giving back to every city we visited with our national trainings, I was blown away – and many times to the point of tears.”

Effective last year, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) became the Global Charity of ACN meaning each ACN Event will raise money for that area's local chapter. RMHC was selected because it has chapters globally in 52 countries and benefits children. Representing RMHC of San Diego at ACN's International Convention was President and CEO, Bill Lennartz. At the conclusion of the event Sunday afternoon, ACN presented Mr. Lennartz with a check in the amount of $76,500.29.

ACN President and Co-Founder Greg Provenzano commented on the company's record-breaking attendance and large donation to RMHC in San Diego: “We're a company that's been very blessed. We're fortunate to experience the success we have, especially given our current economy. It's our responsibility to give something back and supporting local chapters of RMHC at each event is just one small way we can do that.”

ACN's product line includes local and long distance calling, Internet and wireless services, satellite TV and home security. In addition, ACN offers the very latest in communications technology with its digital phone service and video phones. ACN's video phone has even drawn the attention of Donald Trump who chose to feature it in an upcoming episode of his hit TV show The Celebrity Apprentice. And, as announced during the San Diego Convention, Mr. Trump will speak at the next ACN Event being held in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 26 – 28.