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Conitas McElroy Speaks at Columbia IT Council Luncheon August 21

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Contacts:
Mike Lee
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
(803) 733-1117

Cheryl Seminara
LogicSouth Inc.
(803) 732-7757

Rita Shoor
Shoor & Company
(803) 699-0710

Columbia Information Technology Council Schedules Luncheon for August 21

Conita CEO considers Columbia an ideal location

COLUMBIA, S.C. – August 16, 2001 – The Columbia Information Technology Council
(ITC) today announced that Jeff McElroy, CEO of Conita Technologies, will
address the organization's monthly luncheon, discussing his reasons for
choosing Columbia as his company's home. The noon luncheon will be held August
21, 2001, at The R.L. Bryan Company on Greystone Boulevard. (See parking
instructions below.) Persons planning to attend should RSVP to Mike Lee at
(803) 733-1117 or email at mlee@gcbn.com.

"Conita is a wonderful success story for Columbia," said ITC Chairperson Cheryl
Seminara. "Jeff finds Columbia to be an attractive location for starting – and
growing – Conita's headquarters. He has recognized the many benefits of keeping
his company in Columbia, including the quality of life and ease of conducting a
multi-national business here."

"I had the opportunity to place my business in the Silicon Valley," said
McElroy, "but Columbia is home for me. There have been several challenges to
establishing an IT business here, I'll admit, but I've found them to be both
interesting and rewarding. I continue to believe I made the right decision and
look forward to the ability to continue to call Columbia home."

Conita Technologies Inc. is the leading provider of voice-driven technology for
mobile
productivity™ (m-productivity). Conita's Personal Virtual Assistant (PVA)
software provides just-in-time knowledge, awareness and transactions for mobile
professionals by voice from any telephone, enabling access to business
application software, enterprise messaging and communication systems.

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. Additional information can be found on the Web at
www.itc.columbiachamber.com.

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