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2005 InnoVision Technology Awards Finalists Named

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Amy Robichaud
Deloitte& Touche, LLP
arobichaud@deloitte.com
(864) 240-5710

2005 INNOVISION TECHNOLOGY AWARD FINALISTS NAMED

Greenville, SC , September 1 – The InnoVision Technology Awards Advisory Board today announced the finalists for the 2005 InnoVision Technology Awards.

The InnoVision Technology Awards program, founded in 1999 by Deloitte & Touche, recognizes and honors Upstate businesses, individuals and organizations that have demonstrated significant advancements in the areas of innovation and technological progress.

This year’s finalists include:

Category
Finalists

Technology Application
Integrated Support Systems, Inc
Mack Molding Company
TiBA Solutions

Technology Development
Woven Electronics
Michelin North America
Vascular Innovations LLC
Innegrity

Innovation in Education
Furman University
Spartanburg County School District 3
Southside High School Robotics Team

Small Enterprise
eBridge Solutions
Carolina Software As A Service, Inc.
Advanced Data Mining International LLC

Community Service
Alliance for Small Businesses & Non-profit Organizations
Hands On Greenville
IBM
InnoVenture LLC

Winners will be named at the 2005 InnoVision Technology Awards Dinner at the Palmetto Expo Center on November 9, 2005. The achievements of finalists and winners will be highlighted in videos at the event. The recipient of the Dr. Charles Townes Award will also be announced at the Awards Dinner.

“The judges, an independent panel whose members reside outside the Upstate region, continue to be impressed with the diversity of the technological advances here. We received more than 50 entries from throughout the Upstate. The robust success of this year’s finalists is a strong reflection of the continued prominence of the Upstate as a technology leader in South Carolina,” said Amy Robichaud, InnoVision Advisory Board Chair.

About InnoVision
The InnoVision Technology Awards program, founded in 1999 by Deloitte & Touche, is dedicated to the advancement of technology in the Upstate through communication, education and recognition of the spirit of innovation and technological progress. Through its annual awards program, InnoVision recognizes and honors Upstate businesses, individuals and organizations that have demonstrated significant advancements in these areas. The InnoVision Technology Forum Series provides an opportunity to learn about key advancements, innovation and leading edge technologies in the Upstate. The next forum, on September 29, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. will focus on competing in the global market place and will be hosted by Capsugel, a Division of Pfizer, Inc.. For more information about InnoVision, visit www.innovisionaward.org. To register for a 2005 InnoVision Technology Forum, contact InnoVision at info@innovisionaward.org.

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