CIRI Welcomes Sutton Compliance Communications as a National Strategic Partner

TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) today announced Sutton Compliance Communications (SCC) as a new National Strategic Partner. This is the highest level of sponsorship CIRI offers and demonstrates Sutton Compliance Communications' dedication to the organization and the investor relations profession.

"We have tremendous support from industry service providers like Sutton Compliance Communications that allow us to drive our mandate to advance the practice of investor relations and the competency of our members," said Tom Enright, President & CEO of CIRI. "Through these contributions we can adopt new initiatives that further the stature of the profession and ultimately make a positive impact on the Canadian capital markets."

"We are absolutely thrilled to be partnered with CIRI", said Akthem Sumrain, President of SCC. "CIRI's commitment to advancing the IR practice is evident by their own actions. It's truly wonderful to see a professional organization like CIRI embrace new technologies and best practices that allow them to stand out as an example."

CIRI launched the National Strategic Partner program in 2004. Sutton Compliance Communications is CIRI's sixth National Strategic Partner joining other investor relations service providers. CIRI offers several levels of sponsorship including National Strategic Partner, Platinum, Gold and Silver. To learn more, visit http://www.ciri.org/GetInvolved/SponsorExhibit.aspx.

About CIRI

CIRI is a professional, not-for-profit association of executives responsible for communication between public corporations, investors and the financial community. CIRI contributes to the transparency and integrity of the Canadian capital market by advancing the practice of investor relations, the professional competency of its members and the stature of the profession. With more than 600 members and four chapters across the country, CIRI is the voice of IR in Canada. For further information, please visit www.CIRI.org.

About Sutton Compliance Communications

For over 20 years, SCC has been transforming compliance materials into a communications medium for the "CEO's Aspirational Story". This transformation turns your compliance materials into assets that can actively enhance your company's value and image. SCC believes that all communications, even the seemingly mundane corporate filings, have an audience that can impact your brand's perception. That's why we've created a unique methodology and proprietary tools designed to turn your obligations into assets. For further information, please visit www.suttoncompliance.com.

SOURCE: Canadian Investor Relations Institute