houseraising . Utilizing
its internal use software, HouseRaising assists builder-members who have
expanded their membership relations to become affiliated builders in improving
the quality of the home while lowering the overall cost. The information in this news release includes
certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the
future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant
risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the future performance of
the company.52 per
share in fiscal 2005.

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As a director, co-founder and
shareholder, I am committed to assisting HouseRaising in every way. Though HouseRaising believes the knowledge alone is sufficient
to attract builders, members also buy materials, equipment and insurance at
wholesale prices.

Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in
its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that
such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be
correct. CHICAGO, William Blair + Company today announced
that it initiated research coverage of Heidrick + Struggles International,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) ($32.
Aggressive cost cutting and restructuring measures also have aided
profitability.

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CHARLOTTE, N.
(OTC Bulletin Board: HRAI. McLemore graduated from Queens College, Charlotte, NC,
in 1996 with a major in psychology .

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Gregory Wessling, HouseRaising's chairman and CEO said, "We are honored to
welcome Elizabeth to the Board of Directors. It also custom builds homes.
William Blair + Company, L.

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The core triangle encompasses the
psychological and emotional aspects of custom homebuilding as it relates to
buyers and builders alike.houseraising.L.

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, HouseRaising, Inc. Other than Saddlebred horses, Ms.
"Earnings per share have exceeded expectations in the first three quarters of
2004, and we believe that continued upside over the next year is possible.

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McLemore will continue to contribute her expertise as
a consultant in completing our operating system and in implementing strategic
relationships with national companies and manufacturers that create added
value for both homebuyers and homebuilders . HRAI offers members
the opportunity to gain knowledge developed from 40 years of custom
homebuilding .
Analyst Matt Litfin estimated that the company, whose consultants -- using
extensive industry contacts and knowledge -- help clients find and hire high-
level executives, would earn $1."
"Given the improving global economy, a leaner cost structure, and a new
management team focused on profitability, we believe that Heidrick + Struggles
is positioned for strong earnings growth over the next several years," he
added.L.C.

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To learn more about System C and the Core Triangle, visit
preview. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not
limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development
acceptance, and the impact of competitive services and pricing and general
economic risks and uncertainties.

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System C manages these
tasks within its management platform structure, thereby allowing the builder
and homeowner to focus on a financially sound and fun homebuilding experience. was a manager or co-manager of a public
offering of equity securities within the prior 12 months. is a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers , CRD number 1252.

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(HRAI.C. is a market maker in the security of this
company and may have a long or short position.com/pages/eqresearch_home.

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patent-pending software and support system to manage custom home projects for
affiliated builders , today announced the election of Elizabeth Ann McLemore to
the company's board of directors.OB)
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Chicago-based investment firm, founded in 1935, offering investment banking,
asset management, equity research, institutional and private brokerage, and
private capital to individual, institutional, and issuing clients.

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System C technology, which took seven years and $10 million to develop, is
based on the experience of 300 custom homebuilders in building more than 2,000
homes over the past forty years.
William Blair + Company, L.

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As a leader and visionary, she
will be a valuable addition to our board. In addition to her duties as a
member of the Board, Ms.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. has received compensation for investment
banking services from the company within the past 12 months, or expects to
receive or intends to seek compensation for investment banking services in the
next 3 months.L.

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C. McLemore , a co-founder and shareholder of HouseRaising, operates a
private training and development business in the American Saddlebred industry
in Louisville, KY.asp?uid=800
Additional information is available upon request.L.

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It identifies 1,269 critical points in
custom home construction and the 3,400 individual tasks that must be performed
to complete the design and build process successfully .
William Blair + Company, L.C.

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"With the recovery of the economy and labor market, especially in North
America, the company's financial results have improved," Litfin said.
William Blair + Company, L.

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Elizabeth joined HouseRaising in 1999 as a consultant and was instrumental
in developing System C's Core Triangle. Having worked closely
with the company, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of its
management system and have a clear vision of how it will be implemented to
assist small builders improve their businesses .C.

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HouseRaising Elects Elizabeth A. McLemore to Its Board

She helped develop the principles behind System
C's internal auditing process to ensure that HouseRaising's 3,400 tasks system
meets all emotional needs and that each of them exist "for all of the right
reasons. As an
independent , employee-owned firm, our philosophy is to serve our clients'
interests first and foremost.

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ABOUT HOUSERAISING, INC.

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McLemore's passion is psychology, especially the impact of emotional issues on
successful businesses. McLemore said, "I am excited to be a board member of the HouseRaising
organization and to share my knowledge of the business. functions as general manager of projects, assisting
affiliated builders from design and cost estimation to construction.10 per share in fiscal 2004 and $1. ( http://www.
For important disclosures and information regarding the firm's rating
system, valuation methods and potential conflicts of interest, please visit:
http: //www.williamblair.

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For more information go to
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William Blair + Company Initiates Coverage of Heidrick + Struggles International Inc. With Outperform Rating

70), a leading global provider of executive search
services, with about 300 search consultants in 57 major cities throughout
North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, with an Outperform
rating and company profile of Core Growth.

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