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Finalists Announced for ITC Palmetto Pillar Awards

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Finalists Announced for ITC Palmetto Pillar Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C.—April 9, 2003—The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Information Technology Council (ITC) is proud to announce today the finalists
in six categories for the 2nd Annual Palmetto Pillar Awards. The finalists, all
nominated for their exceptional contributions to technology in the Midlands
area, include:
Community Service Award
Fast Forward
Two Toads
Benedict College
Individual Achievement Award
Stuart Anderson (netSweng, LLC)
Charles Yates (S.C. Army National Guard)
Karl Smith (Accelerations Educational Software)

Small Enterprise Award
Contingency Planning & Outsourcing, Inc. (CPO)
Training Concepts, LLC

Technology Application Award
S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
VC3
Intervivos
Technology Development Award
Contingency Planning & Outsourcing, Inc. (CPO)
Factory Systems, LLC
netSweng, LLC
Technology in Education Award
Midlands Technical College
PCTeachIt
Accelerations Educational Software
"This is the second year that the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce's
Information Technology Council has sponsored the Palmetto Pillar Awards,'' says
Ike McLeese, chamber president. ''We are very pleased at the tremendous response
we received from the six Midlands counties. This indicates that our region is
on its way to truly becoming a technology center."
Designed to publicly recognize individuals and organizations spearheading
technology achievement in the Midlands, the awards provide support to
technology innovators and promote technology growth in the Midlands business
community. Award winners in each category will be announced on May 8 at the
Palmetto Pillar Awards Ceremony, which will be held at the Capital City Club in
downtown Columbia.
For further details regarding the Palmetto Pillar Awards, including sponsorship
opportunities and ticket purchase, please visit the ITC Web site at
www.ColumbiaChamberITC.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. Additional information can be found on the Web at
www.ColumbiaChamberITC.com.
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