BRIGHTSTAR FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT JOINS RANKS OF CERTIFIED FRANCHISE PROFESSIONALS

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LAS VEGAS – Shelly Sun, founder and president of Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare, was recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives after completing a comprehensive course of study in franchise management. The institute is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Educational Foundation. IFA, the world's largest and oldest trade organization representing the franchising sector, counts among its members more than 1,100 franchise systems, 8,000 franchisees and 400 suppliers.

While working as a certified public accountant for such companies as CNA Insurance (first woman vice president at the company) and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Sun found herself seeking adequate homecare for her husband's grandmother, who was suffering from cancer in Florida. The experience inspired her, a 13-year veteran of corporate America, to develop a healthcare staffing business that would provide reliable and trustworthy caregivers to all in need. Since launching the company's franchise operations in August 2005, BrightStar Healthcare has opened and/or signed 34 locations in various markets throughout the United States, with 400 franchises and seven corporate locations slated to open by the end of 2010.

More than 500 candidates are currently enrolled in the CFE program. Certified Franchise Executives benefit from acquiring specialized knowledge, sector recognition, peer-level networking and professional standing.

Candidates must complete a rigorous course of study to earn the CFE designation, which includes attending institute-sponsored educational seminars and workshops. The program is designed to enhance franchising professionals' understanding of both the sector's fundamental and complex aspects.

About BrightStar Healthcare
Based in Chicago, BrightStar Healthcare is a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients such as hospitals and nursing homes. Our well-qualified, attentive caregivers provide peace of mind to clients and their families. We work to understand the needs of our clients and provide a customized care plan to match them with a qualified, pre-screened caregiver who is compatible with their needs. Serving the Chicagoland area for more than five years, BrightStar is one of the few home healthcare providers that offers both medical and non-medical homecare. BrightStar is available to all clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In January of 2005, BrightStar Franchising was founded.

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