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The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will recognize The Dwyer Group with a 2004 Outstanding Business Award May 3 at Ridgewood Country Club.

The Chamber of Commerce will film a segment about The Dwyer Group and other award winners, which will be featured at the awards banquet. Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of The Dwyer Group, will discuss the company's business philosophy, secrets to business success and her vision for the company's future.

"We are grateful to the Chamber of Commerce for this honor," said Dwyer-Owens. "We are dedicated to positive economic development in Waco and it's great to be recognized by our community."

The Outstanding Business Awards honors businesses for their reputations, community involvement and participation in Chamber of Commerce activities.

In addition, the winners will be featured in the Chamber Communicator, Waco Today, the Chamber of Commerce website and Waco Tribune-Herald.

"The Dwyer Group has been an asset to Waco and to the chamber for many years," said Linda Beasley, senior vice president of organizational and community development for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. "Their code of values and emphasis on community involvement is inspirational."

About The Dwyer Group:
The Dwyer Group Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a holding company that owns six franchisor corporations and Dwyer Group National Accounts. Each business sells and supports a different service-based brand name Franchise under the following service marks: Aire ServR Heating & Air Conditioning, Glass DoctorR, Mr. ApplianceR, Mr. ElectricR, Mr. RooterR (Drain DoctorR in the UK), and Rainbow InternationalR Restoration and Cleaning. The Dwyer Group is also affiliated with another franchisor corporation, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by WorldwideR (an associate company). Collectively, the franchisees of these franchise concepts offer customers a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group is a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, which acquired The Dwyer Group in a public-to-private transaction in October 2003.