March 29, 2007 (Toronto, ON) – The ACE Board of Directors is excited to announce that Best Buy Canada Ltd. will be proudly supporting the 2007 ACE National Exposition.  Best Buy Canada Ltd.’s involvement will help the organization execute a high-quality, exciting event for all participants. In 2007 ACE celebrates its 20th Anniversary of teaching and igniting young Canadians to create better futures for themselves and their communities.
 
“We are excited to get involved with ACE and their network of student leaders across the country at the 2007 ACE National Exposition, as we know these students are developing their skill set, discovering their talents and bettering their communities,” says Shauna Grinke, Director, Talent, Best Buy Canada Ltd.  “Best Buy Canada Ltd. is excited to play a role in supporting this great event where students have a unique opportunity to showcase the impact they’ve made in their communities and celebrate their success.”

Best Buy Co., Inc. is also a supporter of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) in the United States and the SIFE World Cup.  In 2000, ACE became the official operator of the SIFE program in Canada. 

About Best Buy Stores – Canada
Best Buy stores in Canada are a division of Burnaby, BC-based Best Buy Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY).  Best Buy is Canada’s fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer (www.bestbuy.ca) of consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software and also operates the Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca).  There are currently more than 45 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Best Buy offers consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, at the right price, with a no-pressure (non-commissioned) sales environment. The Company is committed to kids and communities, supporting non-profit organizations that help youth develop their skill set, discover their talents and sustain a lasting interest in education.
For more information about Best Buy, including store locations, visit www.bestbuy.ca
 
About ACE
Founded in the mid-1980s, ACE is a national, not-for-profit organization that is igniting young Canadians to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Working in partnership with business and higher education, ACE operates a team based program, SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) and an individual based program, SE (Student Entrepreneurs). Both are achieving ACE’s vision to advance Canadian entrepreneurship through the direct involvement of University and college students, including those who are entrepreneurial-minded and those who are currently operating full-time businesses.

In 2000, ACE partnered with SIFE, to be the official operator of the SIFE program in Canada.  SIFE is a global, not-for-profit organization that is literally changing the world through highly dedicated student teams on 1,800 university campuses in more than 45 countries.

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For more information, please contact:

Jennifer Falzon
Director, Communications and Events 
ACE
Tel: 416-304-1566 Ext. 220 | Toll free: 1-800-766-8169
Mobile: 416-529-4093 | Fax: 416-864-0514
jfalzon@acecanada.ca
www.acecanada.ca