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→Iraqex 2004: more info on Iraqex-Rendon connection
In the fall of 2004, [[Christian Bailey]] had formed a Lincoln subsidiary, called [[Iraqex]]. The ''Independent'' reported in December 2005 that Iraqex "seems to have formed a partnership with another American PR firm called [[Rendon Group|Rendon]], famous in Washington for having promoted [[Ahmed Chalabi]] and his [[Iraqi National Congress]]." [http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article333629.ece]
According to a December 11, 2005 ''New York Times'' article, Iraqex's "stated purpose was to provide support services for business development, trade and investment in Iraq. The company's earliest ventures there included providing security to the military and renovating buildings. Iraqex also started a short-lived online business publication." The ''Times'' also reported on the 2004 partnership between Iraqex and Rendon. Together they "won a $5 million Pentagon contract for an advertising and public relations campaign to 'accurately inform the Iraqi people of the Coalition's goals and gain their support.' Soon, the [Iraqex] changed its name to Lincoln Group. It is not clear how the partnership was formed; Rendon dropped out weeks after the contract was awarded," the ''Times'' wrote.
In September 2004, "[[Christian Bailey]], an executive at Iraqex/Lincoln, told ''O'Dwyer's'' his company [had] established four offices in Baghdad and other outposts, including an additional operation in Basra. He said Iraqex began handling PR work for private entities in sectors like manufacturing and finance within the country last year and has established close ties with 300-400 members of the Iraqi media."
