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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTS (Level I)

An energy company that combines oil and gas exploration with the development of natural gas fired power generation projects. Adair is focused on domestic oil and gas exploration as well as selected international areas that offer the possibilities of positive business development for the new millennium.

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ALEKS is a fully automated tutor on the world wide web.  Using cutting edge technology developed with major funding from the United States government, ALEKS Corporation provides ALEKS -- an artificially intelligent, automated personal learning assistant.  After accurately pinpointing a person's current state of knowledge, ALEKS teaches what the individual is most ready to learn, enabling the achievement of mastery along a unique learning path.

A world leader in providing internet infrastructure solutions for the world's most compute-intensive IT organizations. Through their robust software, services, professional consulting and hardware offerings, Amdahl delivers the RAS in dot com: Reliability, Availability, and Scalability. 

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Applied Medical is a leader in medical device technology for new minimally invasive and established surgical procedures. Their portfolio of 230 pending or issued patents spans 19 technologies and over 250 products for Cardiac and Bascular Surgery, General Surgery and Urology. Their history of innovation is a testament to an exciting team environment for their customers, team members and investors.

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Architronix Software offers a new architectural space programming technology, arcSPtm, to the building and construction industry. This software gives and Architect, Builder, or Internet user an opportunity to considerably reduce amount of time and money they spend on facility space programming so that their projects are calculated with great international accuracy and the highest value

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Ariens Company of Brillion, Wisconsin, has been producing premium lawn, garden and snow removal equipment since 1933. The company manufactures power equipment for consumer and commercial use under the brands Ariens and Gravely. Ariens consumer products include walk-behind lawnmowers, riding lawn mowers, garden tractors, garden tillers and snow blowers. Gravely, a brand built on the reputation of the two-wheel tractor, manufactures zero-turn mowers, walk behind mowers, out-front mowers, riding lawn tractors and chippers.

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Bardes Consulting, Inc. a fee based insurance consulting firm, has a unique approach to offering insurance over the Internet, strip out the commissions, offer the consumer a much better deal, and charge the insurance company a small processing fee for the service. Variable Life Insurance (www.VariableLifeInsurance.com) is their first featured product, with no commissions, no surrender charges, and no sales charges.

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Provides lawyers and insurance companies health care professionals willing to be independent experts for help in resolving medical-legal disputes. The company also provides specialized administrative support to those experts, helping them with the legal process and in preparing written evaluations.

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Brady & Associates, LLC specializes in developing custom database applications for small businesses around the world. Using state-of-the-art software development techniques and 4th generation development tools, we consistently deliver computing solutions on time and under budget. No application is too large or too small.

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Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals throughout North America. Each year these non-profit hospitals treat more than 14 million children afflicted with diseases, injuries and birth defects of every kind.

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Citizens for an Alternative Tax System is a national grassroots organization based in Manassas, Virginia, near the nation's capital, that arose in 1990 with the sole purpose of uniting and educating citizens on the most important economic debate of out time - creating a new tax system to fund our federal government.
CATS members are community leaders, business people, and ordinary citizens from all walks of life and political persuasions who are committed to one idea - the income tax system is a colossal failure and it needs to be replaced. Not fixed; replaced with a National Retail Sales Tax.

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Began two decades ago as a privately owned debt recoveries service for the healthcare industry and has grown into a publicly traded corporation with multiple subsidiaries. Their services now include banking, retail, telecommunications, commercials, etc.

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Manufactures machine gear parts for the aerospace industry. Actively involved in helping to increase the number of skilled machinists (a threatened species).

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The leading information provider for the online dental community. This portal attracts patients who may search for a nearby dentist, access updated articles and case studies, play exciting dental games, and contact dental specialists through an online consultation service. Dentists participate by utilizing top practice management resources, along with exclusive specials for dental supplies.

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World's largest manufacturer of matches, toothpicks, cutlery, and candles. Diamond Brands produces over 20 billion matches per year (i.e. more than three for every person on the planet). Their cutlery is made under the name FORSTER and their candles are made under the name EMPIRE.

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In the business of making vacation dreams come true. With more than 20 years of success in the vacation ownership industry, Diamond Resorts boasts more than 30,000 "owners" who have purchased deeded weekly intervals at its flagship resort, Polo Towers, on the Las Vegas strip, at its Jockey Club resort on the strip, or at its Kona Reef Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

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Manufacturing processes have seen phenomenal productivity increases over the last two decades. eBots, Inc., was founded in May 1999, with the goal to bring about similar level of efficiency and automation to deliver "Just In Time" for eBusiness Value ChainT. The company, through its product technologies and services, gives an edge to Application Service Providers, System Integrators, Corporate IT Developers and other solution providers to build these value-chain solutions. eBizBotsT, the principal product of eBots, Inc., is a comprehensive toolset to build high performance, scalable cross-business solutions and deliver them as a virtual infrastructure to integrate inter and intra business operations. In a short span of fourteen months eBots, Inc. have delivered solutions to over 30 plants worldwide integrating businesses with their suppliers and customers in Mexico, UK, Italy, Germany and USA.

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A world-class wireless mobile communications company, Electrocom's mission is to capture the market opportunities for Land Mobile Radio applications, currently made available due to the severe shortage of bandwidth in the private radio spectrum. They are committed to providing unequaled features and performance while significantly lowering entry and life cycle costs.

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DAK realty, is a cutting edge real estate firm providing relocation and investment services throughout Florida. DAK's sister company, Elite Corporate Leasing provides furnished apartments and houses on a weekly or monthly basis for travelers, executives and relocating companies as an economical alternative to hotel stays for $50-$500 per night.  DAK Realty's web sight is the most comprehensive tool available today for all types of investment throughout Florida, as well as providing accommodations  for temporary housing.

Manufacturers of the EVAS Safety System, the only solution to continuous cockpit smoke smoke from a fire, short-circuit, or smoldering mechanical failure which can cause pilots to lose control of their aircraft, turning a manageable emergency into a deadly crash.

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Quick Glance allows you to control your computer with your eyes. The producer of Quick Glance, Eyetech Digital Systems Inc., is a developer of affordable eyetracking systems for disabled persons and commercial and research applications.

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The leading pork producer and marketer on the West Coast.

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A non-profit organization which strives to make world hunger a thing of the past. They teach gardening techniques that ensure food can be grown anywhere, giving people tools for self-sustenance.

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A world leader in automated robotic manufacturing. Their robotics use G.P.S. and lasers for precision.
John O'Hanlon, CFO, 408-745-6520

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Paris-based manufacturer of trimmings such as cords and tassels for interior design. Their trimmings are used on drapes, couches etc. 

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A leader in the HVAC industry with an affordable solution for unhealthy indoor air quality. It destroys mold, bacteria, viruses, and odors.

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Infocheck is a leading national provider of a host of Pre-Employment Screening Services.

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Media Logic has developed iSeeTV, the most exciting interactive TV system in the world. It's revolutionizing the way that businesses and communities interact with their customers, through the TV, at home, or in business and community centers. iSeeTV stands apart from other iTV systems because it allows customers to see and talk to their own personal adviser or sales assistant, live on TV, from the comfort of their sofas. Only a telephone and digital TV is needed for customers to get advice and assistance with complex matters or do their shopping. It's 'live' in the UK now and coming to the USA. Visit our website: www.iseetv.net

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A marketing solutions leader for a variety of industries, particularly entertainment. They design and execute promotional programs. 

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Dr. Bitter Jr., is the developer of the FotoFacial TM and PhotoPeel TM treatments, two procedures that use intensive pulsed light to treat rosacea, flushing, facial redness and to enhance the appearance of sun-damaged skin. He is director of the FotoFacial TM Advanced Training Course to teach doctors from around the world in this procedure. In addition to pulsed light treatments, Dr. Bitter Jr.'s areas of expertise include skin cancer surgery, laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, sclerotherapy and liposuction. 

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The PhD Project was created to remedy the severe under-representation of people of color in America's business schools, and ultimately in the larger corporate community. It is going about this task by increasing African-Americans', Hispanic-Americans' and Native Americans' presence on business school faculty. By diversifying the faculty, The PhD Project will 1) encourage more people of color to pursue business degrees, and 2) better prepare all business students for today's multicultural work environment.

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Lasik Vision Corporation is North America¹s fastest growing laser vision refractive company. At its centres across North America, Lasik Vision offers vision correction procedures, including PRK (Photo-Refractive Keratectomy) and LASIK (Laser-in-Situ-Keratomileusis), to correct near- and far-sightedness and astigmatism using advanced excimer lasers and state-of-the-art topography and microkeratome equipment. With many of the most experienced specialists in North America, Lasik Vision¹s goal is to provide the best quality patient care and clinical outcomes at the most affordable price for patients.

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Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. started over 10 years ago as a small operation catering to gun owners and collectors. Liberty has grown to be the largest manufacturer of gun safes and is currently America's #1 selling safe brand. Known for the utmost quality and technological innovation, Liberty boasts 42% marketshare and is a favorite amongst safe owners. Recently, Liberty has expanded its product offering and developed a safe for the homeowner.

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Mapal offers full service supply with advanced technology and innovation leading the way in precision machining. They allow the manufacturer time to concentrate on the core competency of production while the spectrum of parts producing tooling is handled by the Mapal team.

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Employing over 1000 people globally and established in 1982, Mastek provides software solutions to Fortune 1000 companies.

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SAN DIEGO - Maxim Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company with a diverse pipeline of therapeutic candidates for life-threatening cancers and liver diseases. Maxim's research and development programs are designed to offer hope to patients by developing safe and effective therapeutic candidates that have the potential to extend survival while maintaining quality of life. Maxim has attracted an experienced international management group and a team of employees dedicated to commercializing life-enhancing product candidates. Joining this motivated team in its mission are world-leading scientific and clinical

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Millennium Research and Development, Inc., a new up and coming Hi-Tech company that specializes in creating new technology for the Internet and Telecommunications fields.  From Child Safety issues to making copper lines into hi-speed voice and data, MIRD is fast becoming a recognized World Leader in these fields.

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OPEX is recognized as one of the leading low cost high quality long-distance providers in America! Rates, customer service, and ease of doing business make OPEX the clear choice as your long distance provider!

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