ProWorks Attends the Department of Energy's 6th Annual Small Business Conference

Susan Prothero, Principle Owner and Gary Prothero, President of ProWorks recently attended the Department of Energy's 6th Annual Small Business Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

The U.S. Department of Energy Matchmaking Forum was offered as an oppurtunity for small businesses to meet face-to-face with procurement representitives of DOE prime contractors and other government agencies.

Based on previously submitted information describing ProWorks' skills and services, ProWorks was matched with Bechtel Nevada, the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, the State of Tennessee Transportation Department and Bechtel SAIC Company. In addition, Susan and Gary had a chance to meet with Rosita O. Parkes, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Energy, the U.S. General Services Administration, and Pacific Northwest National Labs.

We have followed up with dozens of new contacts that Susan and Gary collected during the conference. ProWorks is hopeful that these will lead to some new partnerships and build on our existing portfolio of successful government sub-contracts.

ProWorks Becomes a Microsoft Certified Partner

ProWorks Corporation Earns Certified Partner Status In Microsoft Partner Program
CORVALLIS, Oregon — June 24, 2005 — ProWorks Corporation, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.’s Partner Program recognizing ProWorks’ expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, ProWorks has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

ProWorks Corporation specializes in the development of custom software solutions focusing on data visualization, data analysis and data mining. ProWorks has successfully delivered on large and small scale contracts for government agencies and private organizations.

“Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. “Today, Microsoft recognizes ProWorks for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

“We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Susan Prothero, principle owner of ProWorks. “The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

ProWorks Corporation has been a trusted maker of expert data visualization and analysis software since 1986. ProWorks has developed award-winning graphing/charting components, and is a key partner in the development of the R&D 100 Award nominated ‘Morning Report’ application. ProWorks' current products include COM and .NET charting tools and a CAD drawing object.

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For more information:
Loyan Roylance
ProWorks Corporation
(541) 752-9885 x1000
loyan@proworks,com