TechCoire Introduces Preferred Partner Network

Network of Business Professionals Assembled to Provide Outstanding Value for
TechCoire Members

FOLSOM, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
TechCoire, one of Northern California`s leading business-technology education
and networking organizations, has launched a Preferred Partner Network (PPN) to
provide its members with trusted professional services at a discounted or free
rate.

The network consists of more than 15 professional service providers that have
demonstrated exceptional value over the years with TechCoire and many of its
members. The service providers-ranging in specialties from marketing services,
contract manufacturing and newswire distribution to information technology,
legal and business consulting support-are committed to helping regional
businesses succeed, particularly in this challenging economic environment.

According to TechCoire President Gopan Madathil, a TechCoire member company that
contracts with network companies could save up to $5,000 a year in costs for
services that they are typically already using.

"Now more than ever, in a difficult economic environment, our members are
frequently asking for referrals to professional service companies that provide
exemplary service at a strong value," said Madathil. "We wanted to provide our
members with an opportunity to maximize the impact of their professional service
expenditures while also having the opportunity to do more with less."

Two of the companies that have joined the network include StrataScale, which
offers world-class managed and dedicated hosting, and PRIDE Industries, which
creates jobs for people with disabilities by providing outsourcing solutions to
meet the manufacturing and service needs of businesses.

"TechCoire provides a valued service in our business community," said Robert
Vincent, general manager and chief operating officer of StrataScale, Inc., the
server hosting subsidiary of RagingWire Enterprise Solutions. "The Preferred
Partner Network benefits entrepreneurs and small businesses alike, fostering
local growth and mutual, long-term success. We're excited to be part of this
unique program in our community."

"We are extremely excited and honored to be part of such a diverse
representation of local service providers," said Steve Twitchell, vice president
of Manufacturing & Logistics for PRIDE Industries. "By networking our
community-based organizations, TechCoire has provided one-stop shopping
solutions for new businesses and entrepreneurs."

TechCoire member company Akros Silicon Inc., based in Folsom, also expressed
strong support for the PPN.

"TechCoire`s PPN is an excellent service for startups like ours, and Akros is
already benefiting from this initiative," said Amit Gattani, product line
director and general manager of Network Power for Akros Silicon. "The network
not only provides economic value to TechCoire member companies in these
challenging times, but the referrals and prior feedback also save a tremendous
amount of time when seeking new services."

The initial list of PPN member companies include:

* Abso for pre-employment screening - background verifications, criminal checks,
drug and skills testing;
* Agreeya Solutions for staffing and offshore development;
* BusinessWire for newswire distribution;
* Delta Systems Associates for managed IT support;
* eTopolos for branding, website development & related marketing needs;
* Jian Software, for business planning and productivity solutions;
* JobSight Solutions, for wireless and satellite data and voice services;
* ExactTarget for customer relationship marketing and email communications;
* Fite Development for office facilities;
* Five Star Bank for business banking and lending needs;
* Interwest Insurance for commercial, benefits and life/disability insurance
products and services;
* Montgomery Professional Services for financial management and accounting;
* Morrison Foerster for corporate, securities, IP, employment, litigation and
other related matters;
* Moss Adams LLP for audit, tax and sales-tax consulting matters;
* Pride Industries for contract manufacturing, supply chain management, contract
packing and printing;
* StrataScale for managed and dedicated server hosting;
* The Francisco Group for strategic communications and public relations; and
* Weintraub Genshlea Chediak for corporate, securities, IP, employment,
litigation and other related matters.

For more information on the TechCoire Preferred Partner Network, visit
ppn.techcoire.com or call 916-458-5270.

About TechCoire

Founded in 2001, TechCoire has become one of Northern California`s leading
business-technology education and networking organization serving a network of
more than 3,500 technology executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and
related businesses. For more information, visit http://www.techcoire.com/.

The Francisco Group
Daniel Francisco, 916-812-8814
dan@franciscogrp.com

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