Mac McIntosh, whose Rhode Island company bears his name, helps business marketers get sales leads and turn them into closed, profitable business. Over the years, Mac and I have collaborated on many successful projects. If you're on the "leads" side of the house, get in touch with Mac! www.salesleadexperts.com

Mark Amtower. If you market to Uncle Sam or want to consider doing so, Mark is the guy to talk with. He is Mr. Business to Government, knowledgeable about federal processes, lists, laws, traps, etc. www.federaldirect.net

Dianna Huff: specializes in B-to-B marketing communications consulting and copywriting. She also knows a ton about web sites, SEO, blogs, newsletters, and such. Bright, likeable, knowledgable. www.dhcommunications.com

David Foley Associates, Inc. David's database marketing consultancy deftly balances strategy, technology, and implementation guidance without hyping one particular approach or "solution". He's independent, based in Toronto, and very good at what he does. www.davidfoley.ca

Direct Marketing to Business. This annual springtime event always has top-flight content and presenters, is strictly business-to-business, and fun! I'll be there. You should be, too! www.the-dma.org

BtoB magazine does a great service to the business marketing community because of its focus, its intensity, and good editorial with a human touch. www.btobonline.com

What's Working in B-to-B Marketing. This brand new conference launches November 2, 2006 at Cincinnati. I am presenting, and so is Mac McIntosh. www.wwnowbtb.com