WHO: Paul Orfalea, founder of Kinko’s and author of “Copy This! Lessons From a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea Into One of America’s Best Companies” (2005, Workman Pub. Co.)….

WHAT: Will share with DePaul University business faculty and students how he overcame learning differences and used creativity to transform his business from a single copying machine on wheels to the world’s leading billion-dollar business services chain. He will discuss his business philosophy, which embraces entrepreneurship and passion for retail opportunities, and his unique approach to business and life. Orfalea will answer questions and sign copies of his autobiography at the conclusion of his remarks.

WHERE: Room 241 of DePaul’s Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago

WHEN: 1 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

BACKGROUND: The event is co-hosted by DePaul’s Department of Management Research Committee and Leo V. Ryan Center for Creativity and Innovation. The Ryan Center, located in DePaul’s College of Commerce, offers workshops, customized training and consultations for individuals, teams and organizations seeking innovative strategies and tools for breakthrough thinking. The center was named among the top-10 university “entrepreneurial hot spots” with “the most innovative programs for fledgling business owners” by Fortune Small Business magazine in its March 2006 issue. For more information about the center, go to the Web site: creativity.depaul.edu.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Orfalea’s talk is an invitation-only event for DePaul management students and faculty, but journalists are welcome to cover it. Reporters who want to attend should contact Robin Florzak, director of media relations at DePaul.

Reporters interested in receiving review copies of Orfalea’s book should contact Suzanne Wickham, Wickham-Beaird Public Relations, at (818) 832-1407 or SuzanneWickham@aol.com. For Orfalea’s full biography and more information about his book, visit to the Web site: www.paulorfalea.com.