PRESS RELEASE                                                                
For Immediate Release                                                                                Contact:   Galen Romme
May 9, 2006                                                                                               Romme Realty                                                                                                                           (785)-625-5674

Romme Realty Leases Office Space to Progressive

 HAYS, Kansas (May 9, 2006) – Romme Realty announced today that is has leased office space at 2818 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas to The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies.  Progressive plans to staff its new office with two claims representatives and will open the doors to customers Monday, May 15, 2006. 

With the opening of its new claims office in Hays, Progressive claim’s representatives will now be able to provide its customers with fast and accurate claims service in a convenient location.  The Hays office will serve customers mainly in northwest and north central Kansas. 

Romme Real Estate welcomes Progressive to the Hays community and wishes them prosperity.

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