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| Technology Business of the Year
HERNDON, VA – February 7, 2004 — Local technology company Cascades
Technologies was recently honored by the Herndon Dulles Chamber of Commerce as
the Technology
Business of the Year. The award was presented at the Chamber's annual
Awards gala, held on February 7th at the Westfields Marriot.
Honored in the category
of Technology Business, Cascades Technologies, inc. (CTi)
delivers quality solutions by leveraging high quality personnel with innovative
approaches to project management, database design, and application development
in the deployment of technology-based solutions. CTi's approach and work ethic
have earned them treasured references from a completely satisfied customer base.
Cascades Technologies' Winning Characteristics:
Customer Service:
CTi is an 8(a) Certified, Hispanic Owned Small Business
with a commitment to personal and corporate integrity that makes it unique within
the community of e-government solution providers. CTi has successfully worked
with its clients to be a responsive and trusted solutions partner. The hallmark
of CTi is to exceed its clients' expectations regarding quality and content while
striving to complete projects ahead of schedule and within or under budget. In
doing so, CTi provides its customers solutions that offer a Higher Return on
Investment (ROI), a Reduced Total Cost of Ownership, and a Reduced Cost of Production
Support System.
CTi takes great pride in the solutions it provides. CTi teams
of experts are handpicked and the solutions they develop are crafted to meet
customer requirements using proven technology. At CTi these
technologies are the cornerstones for prototyping, developing, and integrating
personalized solutions for its customers. By working with these proven solutions
CTi's team enjoys a head start in the race to deliver improved operations, cost
structures, and operational flexibility through technology.
From our Customers:
"We rely on CTi to point
us in the right direction...their team effort, variety of technical skills, and
fluid communication has helped us through the different phases of project development
and the delivery of a successful product for our client." Marinka Tellier, PhD Assistant Principal
Investigator McKesson Clinical Services
"Their team was given a job under difficult
circumstances and with a short time frame; CTi responded
quickly and effectively. I would recommend them...and have" Hary
Puente-Duany Director, Office of Agency Management and Budget Veterans' Employment
and Training Services U.S. Department of Labor
"The CTi Team
was very responsive. willing to
get us exactly what we needed and wanted. They told us 'we will make it happen
for you' --and they did." Elisa
Lewis Manager, Educational Programs Council for Environmental Education
Business
Growth in the Last 3 Years:
During 2001 and 2002, CTi enjoyed
a consistent and steady customer base. In 2003,
CTi saw its greatest jump nearly doubling its revenue
and its staff during this period.
In the first quarter of 2004, CTi has
already doubled it's staff and it's revenue yet again. Alfredo Casta, President
and CEO, attributes this to staying focused on the customer needs and ensuring
that all expectations are met. In doing so, CTi has
gained the trust of its customers, which has lead to continued support services
and new projects.
Recognition within Industry:
In the 2002 HDCC Awards Gala, CTi was
presented with the Outstanding Small Business Award for its
contributions to the Chamber. They included participation in leadshare groups,
supporting the Chambers web hosting services, and integrating the CTiResume
Center into Chamber's web site to assist local job seekers find jobs and Chamber
member employers find employees.
Community Outreach:
Because CTi had a wonderful 2003,
for this year's Holiday Party, all invited were asked to bring an unwrapped toy.
These toys were delivered to the Herndon Police department for distribution to
kids in our community. These toys were distributed on Christmas day making it
possible for kids to receive a present they otherwise wouldn't.
In November 2003, CTi was
contacted by Vecinos Unidos/United Neighbors Inc., an after-school program in
an economically distressed section of Herndon, to assist with computer related
issues. Vecinos Unidos was also looking for office automation software and CTi has
pledged to donate Microsoft Office and install additional software in support
to this organizations mission.
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