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The Business Council of Fairfield County Hosts
Healthy Workplaces Best Practices and Recognition Event

Stamford, Connecticut; March 27, 2007 - - On Tuesday, March 27th, experts from Anthem, Reader’s Digest and Xerox Corporation shared their best practices and recent experiences in a panel discussion moderated by Christopher Bruhl, President & CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County. The Business Council of Fairfield County will also recognize the efforts of these and 9 additional companies who have implemented cutting edge programs to promote a healthy workplace and assist their employees to live healthier lives.

“Health is a business issue. As costs related to health and health care escalate business has responded in a variety of ways,” commented Christopher Bruhl, President & CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County. “By recognizing the efforts of employers to promote healthy lifestyles, we hope to serve as a catalyst for other employers in both the private and public sector to take action.”

Corporate Wellness Programs in the Region
Research demonstrates that employers realize increased productivity and reduced direct healthcare costs when they offer health and wellness programs to their employees.

“Too often good programs go unnoticed. So UBS is pleased to sponsor The Business Council’s Healthy Workplaces Best Practices Recognition to acknowledge those employers who have shown initiative by encouraging their employees to become healthier,” said Teresa Ressel, Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC, and Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS Investment Bank.

About The Health Care Leadership Council
The Healthy Workplaces Best Practices Recognition is a program of The Business Council’s Health Care Leadership Council. The Council concentrates on the issues of health, health care quality, access and affordability. It develops and publishes health metrics, conducts a communications and events program to raise awareness of health issues and options, hosts best practices exchanges among health care stakeholders, educates small business owners about health insurance options and conducts a public policy advocacy program. The 24-person group is co-chaired by Stephen Baird, Managing Director, UBS and Johnna G. Torsone, S.V.P. & Chief Human Resources Officer, Pitney Bowes Inc.

About The Business Council of Fairfield County
Over the past decade, The Business Council of Fairfield County has emerged as a nationally respected and influential regional network of business leaders, committed to strengthening the economic vitality of our region and the performance of its member firms through research-based public policy initiatives, information services and network building programs. It was formed in 1970 by the merger of three existing organizations, the oldest of which had been founded in 1890. Today, The Business Council of Fairfield County is a private, not-for profit corporation governed by a volunteer board of senior executives and served by a professional staff. It has more than 400 corporate and non-profit institution members and 1100 professional affiliate members.

About UBS
UBS is one of the world’s leading financial firms, serving a discerning global client base. As an organization, it combines financial strength with an international culture that embraces change. As an integrated firm, UBS creates added value for clients by drawing on the combined resources and expertise of all its businesses.

UBS is the leading global wealth manager, a top tier investment banking and securities firm, and one of the largest global asset managers. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking.

UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 50 countries, with about 39% of its employees working in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 16% in the rest of Europe and 10% in Asia Pacific. UBS's financial businesses employ some 78,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SWX Swiss Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

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