BXXX Brooke Corp (MM)

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ:BXXX) will return to Las Vegas for its 2006 annual national franchise convention, scheduled Oct. 22-24 at the new South Coast Casino and Hotel. Approximately 1,000 Brooke franchisees, employees, directors and stockholders from across the country are expected to take part in the event. Convention activities include an opening night reception, franchisee recognition luncheon, and a variety of speakers, exhibits and entertainment. Baseball legend Johnny Bench is among the keynote presenters. Brooke Corporation held its 2004 convention in Las Vegas. Its 2005 event, which was planned for New Orleans, was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina. "Although we were disappointed in not having the 2005 convention, we are very excited about returning to Las Vegas for this year's event," said Robert D. Orr, chairman and chief executive officer of Brooke Corporation. "Annual convention is a great opportunity for Brooke franchisees, employees, directors and stockholders to network with each other and celebrate our accomplishments for the year." For more information about Brooke's 2006 national franchise convention, please visit http://www.brookeagency.com/convention . About our company ... Brooke Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "BXXX." Brooke Corporation is a holding company with three operating subsidiaries. Brooke Franchise Corporation is a subsidiary that distributes insurance and financial services through a network of more than 600 franchise locations. Brooke Credit Corporation is a subsidiary that originates loans to insurance agencies and other businesses that sell insurance or financial services, including Brooke franchisees. Brooke Brokerage Corporation is a subsidiary that brokers hard-to-place insurance and brokers loans for general insurance agencies specializing in hard-to-place insurance sales. For more information, visit http://www.brookecorp.com/ . E-mail distribution ... To receive electronic press alerts, visit the "Investor Relations" section of the Brooke Corporation Web site at http://www.brookecorp.com/ and subscribe to our "E-mail Alerts" online. DATASOURCE: Brooke Corporation CONTACT: Anita Larson of Brooke Corporation, +1-913-661-0123, Web site: http://www.brookecorp.com/ http://www.brookeagency.com/convention

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