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Columbia Information Technology Council Announces First Platinum Sponsor

Submitted by: John Warner on Apr 17, 2001 at 5:00 am Tagged with: General Archives Source:

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Columbia Information Technology Council Announces First Platinum Sponsor

Covad Business Solutions supports efforts to attract new IT companies to S.C.
Midlands.
Contacts:
Mike Lee
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
(803) 733-1117

Cheryl Seminara
NetGen Learning Systems
(803) 254-1084

Rita Shoor
Shoor & Company
(803) 699-0710

COLUMBIA, S.C. - April 17, 2001 - The Columbia Information Technology Council
(ITC) today announced that Covad Business Solutions has joined the organization
as its first Platinum Sponsor, the highest level available.

As the first company to join at the Platinum level, Covad Business Solutions
demonstrates a high level of confidence in the mission of the ITC, said Ike
McLeese, president of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Covad's support
will strengthen our efforts to promote Columbia as an attractive location for
IT companies.

We view our support of the ITC as a mutually beneficial relationship, said Paul
Curlee, sales manager of Covad. We believe Columbia's IT community is on the
verge of significant growth, and we want to be a part of it. We're committed to
helping provide the jobs that are needed to attract and keep our growing IT
workforce. With the addition of each new business, our local economy gets even
stronger. That's good news for businesses and individuals alike.

Formerly known as Bluestar.net, Covad Business Solutions is a subsidiary of
Covad Communications (Nasdaq: COVD). Covad Business Solutions offers customized
broadband solutions directly to small businesses through field consultants,
telesales and web-based sales. Additional information about cost-effective
broadband DSL solutions can be found on the Internet at http://www.covadbiz.com
.

About the ITC
The Columbia Information Technology Council is an assemblage of technology
leaders promoting Columbia as a desirable location for IT companies. Drawing
upon their combined knowledge and experience, the ITC identifies, cultivates
and promotes those characteristics and facilities that IT businesses require
for efficient and successful operations. Members endeavor to help develop a
well-educated and dynamic workforce, provide guidance based on their
professional expertise, and advance the amenities offered by the Greater
Columbia Area.

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