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eImagine Named Finalist in the TechPoint Mira Awards Program

Denise McFadden — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT

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eImagine Technology Group Named a Finalist in the Prestigious
TechPoint Mira Awards Program, Presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors

eImagine selected by a panel of independent judges as one of seven Indiana
information technology (IT) companies to compete for state’s top technology honors

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 12, 2010) — eImagine Technology Group (“eImagine”), an Indianapolis-based custom software developer and information technology (“IT”) service provider, today announced that it has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2010 Mira Awards program. The company was one of seven Indiana-based businesses selected to compete for the state’s top honors in the Mira’s Information Technology category. Now in its eleventh year, the TechPoint Mira Awards recognize the achievements of Indiana’s outstanding technology performers and contributors, and focuses attention on the broader issue of the important role technology plays in Indiana’s economy.

“More than 1,500 technology companies operate in the state of Indiana,” said Jim Jay, president and CEO of TechPoint. “Tech companies in the state realize greater overall business value than those located on the coasts because of our superior tech workforce, educational resources and lower infrastructure costs. I think that’s reflected in receiving a record number of nominations for the Mira Awards following the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.”

“We’re extremely honored to be selected as a Mira Awards finalist for the second year running,” said Joel Russell, eImagine’s founder and president. “The IT market sector in Indiana is extremely competitive and there are many great businesses out there, so we count our finalist status as a great accomplishment. We believe that our selection reinforces our philosophy that it’s no longer enough to just offer a great product or service; you have to back it with a true commitment to helping other businesses succeed and to the growth and success of your employees, communities and the state as a whole.“

Mira Awards judges evaluated and scored each submitted nomination, and the scoring determined which nominees became finalists. A total of sixty Indiana businesses, schools and individuals were nominated across fifteen categories. Finalists will deliver presentations and answer questions in person before one of the five independent panels of judges during the next few weeks and the winners will be announced at the Mira Awards Gala on Saturday, May 15, at The Westin Indianapolis.

About BKD
BKD, LLP, (www.bkd.com) the 10th largest CPA and advisory firm in the U.S., helps people and businesses realize their goals. More than 2,000 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. BKD and its subsidiaries offer clients a variety of services in accounting, audit and assurance, tax, risk management, technology, corporate finance, forensic and valuation services and wealth management. The company combines the insight and ideas of multiple disciplines to provide solutions to a wide range of industries, including financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, health care, construction and real estate. BKD is based in 32 offices within 12 states in the central United States. Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD's ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. PraxityTM is your gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

About TechPoint
TechPoint is Indiana’s only statewide technology initiative, representing industry stakeholders including publicly-traded companies, private businesses, colleges and research universities, and local economic development organizations. The mission of TechPoint is to accelerate Indiana’s emerging and vibrant information technology sector by: promoting the successes of IT companies and professionals; supporting the formation, expansion, and attraction of IT companies; and advocating appropriate public policy. Visit http://www.techpoint.org/Mira for more information about the 2010 TechPoint Mira Awards presented by BKD.

About eImagine Technology Group
eImagine, which is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, was founded in 1998 to help government entities and commercial businesses throughout the country leverage technology to manage assets more efficiently and operate more profitability. eImagine counts among its clients national mortgage and commercial banks, the Department of Defense and businesses in manufacturing, field services, supply chain logistics, education, manufacturing, legal and life sciences. The company’s solutions and services include custom software development, hosted Microsoft Small Business solutions, managed services, IT staff augmentation and network infrastructure as well as Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft SharePoint integration. eImagine is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. The company has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Columbus, Ohio metro area. To learn more about eImagine, visit www.thinkETG.com or call 317-577-9958.

Joel Russell, eImagine Technology Group President & Founder, Named One of Indy's Top "Forty Under 40"

Denise McFadden, The McFadden Group — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:29:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 2, 2010) — eImagine Technology Group (“eImagine”), an Indianapolis-based custom software developer and information technology (“IT”) service provider, today announced that president and founder Joel Russell has been named by the Indianapolis Business Journal as one of the area’s top “Forty Under 40”. This prestigious award honors business and professional leaders in central Indiana who have excelled in their fields before the age of forty. Winners have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication in pursuing their careers, and are likely to continue to achieve success in the future.

“I’m extremely honored to be a part of this accomplished group of entrepreneurs and business leaders” said Joel Russell. ”Like many of these individuals, I took a risk in founding eImagine twelve years ago because I believed that the business community deserved more—more than what it was getting from the standard software delivery model. With the help of an extremely talented and dedicated team, we’ve seen the gamble pay off with another record growth year. While I’m proud of this business success, I’m even more proud to be part of an organization that counts among its greatest accomplishments what it’s been able to give back to the community. I believe this is what will allow eImagine to be successful for years to come.”

Under Joel’s leadership, eImagine has grown 100 percent organically since its inception in 1998, with average annual revenue growth of 61 percent year-over-year and a 218 percent revenue increase between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, in 2009 eImagine saw record staffing growth of 33 percent and recently announced the opening of its third development office in Columbus, Ohio, to better serve the needs of the Ohio market and a key Fortune 100 financial services client. What began as a one-man custom software development shop has grown into a total-solution IT provider with three offices and clients that include national and international financial services and banking organizations, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Armed Forces and a broad sampling of not-for-profit organizations and businesses across the commercial sector.

Joel’s vision for eImagine is to continue building an organization that employees are proud to work for, that challenges them and that cares about the community. His personal commitment to giving back can be seen in his involvement as a board member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Indiana chapter and NPower Indiana. He is also a member of the JDRF Corporate Development Committee and a registered speaker with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), an organization that promotes fundraising in the Federal workplace.

In the past year, eImagine was also honored to be recognized by a variety of prestigious organizations and business publications for its successes and contributions to the Indiana economy. The company was named an “Indiana Company to Watch” by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation. It was also ranked by the Indianapolis Business Journal as the eighth fastest-growing private company in the Indianapolis area (its second consecutive year in the top ten) and was recognized as one of the top IT businesses in the state as a 2009 TechPoint Mira Awards finalist.

About Joel Russell
Joel was born and raised in Michigan but chose Indiana as his home base because of the state’s reputation for being community- and family-focused, its favorable business climate, access to a highly educated workforce and the opportunity to be a part of the growing technology sector. He believes that one of his greatest accomplishments has been the ability to create jobs and provide learning, personal and professional advancement opportunities for all of eImagine’s employees. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children.

About eImagine
eImagine was founded in 1998 by Joel Russell, an entrepreneur and technology consultant, to help government entities and commercial businesses throughout the country leverage technology to manage assets more efficiently and operate more profitability. eImagine counts among its clients national mortgage and commercial banks, the Department of Defense and businesses in manufacturing, field services, supply chain logistics, education, manufacturing, legal and life sciences. The company’s solutions and services include custom software development, IT staff augmentation, network infrastructure as well as Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft SharePoint integration. eImagine is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. The company has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Hendricks County, Indiana; and the Columbus, Ohio metro area. For information about the “Forty Under 40" visit the IBJ site. To learn more about eImagine, visit www.thinkETG.com or call 317-577-9958.

eImagine Opens Third Development Office, Serving Ohio Market

Denise McFadden, The McFadden Group — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:57:55 GMT

Company Plans to Hire Eleven Technology Professionals to Staff New Office in Columbus, Ohio

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (January 25, 2010) — eImagine Technology Group (“eImagine”), an Indianapolis-based information technology (IT) service provider and one of the region’s fastest-growing private companies, today announced that 2009 marked another year of record growth. In addition to a staff increase of thirty-three percent in the past year, the company has opened a third office in Columbus, Ohio. The company has already hired business development and senior technology staff at the Ohio location and plans to hire nine additional .NET and Oracle software developers in the first quarter of 2010.

eImagine’s expansion into the Ohio market has been driven by demand for its custom loan processing and reporting software, initially developed for the commercial lending division of a Fortune 100 financial services organization. Throughout the company’s ten-year relationship with the institution eImagine has provided analysis and productivity tools that have helped the organization reduce costs by measurably decreasing decision-making cycles and eliminating administrative redundancies. Its new Ohio office is a natural progression in this relationship, which will allow eImagine to play an even more integral part in the company’s success.

“2009 was another banner year for eImagine,” said Joel Russell, the company’s founder and president. ”In addition to staffing growth in our consulting, software development, marketing and sales divisions, we have seen our client relationships flourish. Demand for our core custom software development services has remained strong and response to IT infrastructure and Microsoft Small Business Solution services we introduced in 2009 has been tremendous. This success is a testament to the commitment and professionalism of our team members who are dedicated to delivering value and quality in every client, personal and community interaction. We view 2009 as a year in which we began ‘building the chassis’ for our aggressive goals for the company’s 15th anniversary, which we’ll celebrate in 2013.”

In addition to its 2009 growth, eImagine was recognized during the year for its ongoing success by a number of national and local organizations. In July, the company was named one of the 2009 “Indiana Companies to Watch”. This award is presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation. It celebrates the state’s privately held second-stage companies, typically those businesses that are past the startup phase, are considered to be established, and face issues of growth, not survival.

Additionally, in June, 2009, eImagine was named the eighth fastest-growing private company in the Indianapolis area by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ). This ranking was based on the company’s explosive revenue growth of 218 percent between 2006 and 2008. The company was also named one of the top IT businesses in the state as a 2009 TechPoint Mira Awards finalist. Since its inception in 1998, eImagine has experienced average annual organic growth of 61 percent.

About eImagine

eImagine was founded in 1998 by Joel Russell, an entrepreneur and technology consultant, to help government entities and commercial businesses throughout the country leverage technology to manage assets more efficiently and operate more profitability. eImagine counts among its clients national mortgage and commercial banks, the Department of Defense and businesses in manufacturing, field services, supply chain logistics, education, manufacturing, legal and life sciences. The company’s solutions and services include custom software development, IT staff augmentation, network infrastructure as well as Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft SharePoint integration. eImagine is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. The company’s new office is located at 947 E Johnstown Rd., Suite 159, Gahanna, Ohio 46230. To read more about eImagine's expansion into Ohio, visit theInside Indiana Business website. For more information, visit www.thinkETG.com or call 317-577-9958.

eImagine is named a 2009 Indiana Company to Watch

Denise McFadden — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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eImagine Technology Group Honored as One of the 2009 “Indiana Companies to Watch”

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 15, 2009) — eImagine Technology Group, an Indianapolis-based information technology (“IT”) service provider, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2009 “Indiana Companies to Watch."

The Indiana Companies to Watch award is presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation. It celebrates the state’s privately held second-stage companies, typically those businesses that are past the startup phase, are considered to be established, and face issues of growth, not survival. This year, more than 500 Indiana companies, representing 59 Indiana counties, were nominated for the award.

“We are honored to be a part of this select group of Indiana companies” said Joel Russell, eImagine’s founder and president. ”Second-stage businesses are an important demographic in Indiana and we are proud of the contributions we’ve made to the economy as part of this group. Our commitment to continuous innovation, making an impact on our communities and fostering employees’ personal and professional growth have been our guiding principles since we opened our doors almost eleven years ago. We believe that upholding these principles will enable us to continue giving back to the state for years to come.”

eImagine has recently received additional recognition for its success and its contributions to Indiana’s economy. In June, the company was named the eighth fastest-growing private company in the Indianapolis area, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ). This ranking was based on the company’s explosive revenue growth of 218 percent between 2006 and 2008. And, eImagine was also named one of the top IT businesses in the state as a 2009 TechPoint Mira Awards finalist. Since its inception in 1998, eImagine has experienced average annual organic growth of 61 percent.

The impact of second-stage companies on Indiana’s economy is immense. During 2005-2007, Indiana’s resident companies averaged more than 32,000 second-stage establishments according to YourEconomy.org, an online resource of the Edward Lowe Foundation. Those second-stage companies employed more than 760,000 workers. Furthermore, from 1993 to 2007 only 15 percent of Indiana’s resident establishments were in the second-stage category, however, they generated nearly 41 percent of net new jobs.
eImagine will be one of fifty Indiana companies honored during the Indiana Companies to Watch awards program which will be held on Aug. 27 in Indianapolis.

About eImagine
eImagine was founded in 1998 by Joel Russell, an entrepreneur and technology consultant, to help government entities and commercial businesses throughout the country leverage technology to manage assets more efficiently and operate more profitability. eImagine counts among its clients national mortgage and commercial banks, the Department of Defense and businesses in manufacturing, supply chain logistics, education, manufacturing, legal and life sciences. The company’s solutions and services include custom software development, IT staffing and network infrastructure as well as Microsoft Dynamics, Share Point and Response Point integration. eImagine is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. For more information, visit www.thinkETG.com or call 317-577-9958.

About the Companies to Watch Award Program
Indiana Companies to Watch is an awards program presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation. It celebrates the state’s privately held second-stage companies, typically those businesses that are past the startup phase, are considered to be established, and face issues of growth, not survival. This program would not be possible without the generous support of the following: New Paradigm Sponsor: Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Visionary Sponsors: Katz, Sapper & Miller; KeyBank; Ivy Tech Community College; and Premier Capital Corporation. The Companies to Watch awards program is unique because of its focus on second-stage companies.

About the Program Presenters
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the state of Indiana’s lead economic development agency, oversees Indiana’s statewide business attraction and development efforts, coordinates state programs, and incentives for companies looking to grow in Indiana, and provides assistance and funding to Indiana entrepreneurs and high-tech start-ups.

The Indiana Small Business Development Center Network offers free and low-cost information, management counseling and educational services to support the state's small-business owners and potential entrepreneurs, boosting economic development and creating jobs within the state.

The Purdue team supporting the program includes representatives from the Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue's Discovery Park including the Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, the College of Agriculture, Krannert School of Management, Purdue Alumni Association, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service and Purdue Research Park.

The Edward Lowe Foundation, based in Cassopolis, Mich., created the Companies to Watch program to paint a realistic picture of a statewide or regional economy. The foundation also presents Companies to Watch in Arizona, Colorado, Michigan and Mississippi.

eImagine Named the 8th Fastest-Growing Private Company in the Indianapolis-Area

Denise McFadden — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:39:00 GMT

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eImagine Technology Group Named One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Indianapolis Area

Information Technology Firm Experiences 218 Percent Organic Revenue Growth between 2006 and 2008

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 13, 2009) — eImagine Technology Group, Inc., (“eImagine”) an Indianapolis-based information technology (“IT”) service provider, today announced that the company has been named the eighth fastest-growing private company in the Indianapolis area, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ). The company, which achieved a top-ten ranking in this same listing 2008, experienced revenue growth of 218 percent between 2006 and 2008.

eImagine specializes in a broad range of IT services designed to help companies operate more profitably by managing resources more efficiently. The company’s solutions and services include custom software development, IT staffing and network infrastructure as well as Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint and Response Point integration. In 2008, the company was also ranked by the IBJ as the sixth-largest Web developer and one of the top 25 computer consulting firms in the region.

“We are extremely honored to be named one of the top performers among the many highly successful private companies in the region” said Joel Russell, eImagine’s founder and president. ”We believe we’ve been able to achieve this milestone for three key reasons: the dedication, hard work and professionalism of our extremely talented staff; a commitment to continuous innovation; and a dedication to excellence and accountability. We believe that the best way to build an outstanding business is to reward employees for continually improving both their personal and professional lives and by encouraging them to build their ideal work environment. This philosophy has worked well and has helped us build an extremely loyal clientele that ranges from national mortgage banks and the Department of Defense to small- and mid-sized businesses across market sectors. It’s been a great ten years and we’re confident that the best is yet to come."

Information technology (IT) and entrepreneurial vision have become increasingly important economic drivers in the state. From 2001 to 2006, central Indiana ranked first in high-tech job growth in the Midwest and fourth nationwide. eImagine has been a part of this success story, with 61 percent average year-over-year organic growth since its inception in 1998. Additionally, the company has contributed to the growth of the Indiana economy by providing high-paying, white-collar jobs and by generating approximately $7 million in revenue from out-of-state businesses through its government and national financial institution contracts. What began as a one-person custom software consultancy is now a total-solution technology firm with more than 30 employees, two offices and a national client base.

In early 2009, eImagine acquired IT consultancy Sundown Support. With this alliance, eImagine introduced a full-service, one-source IT solution to a local and national market. This model delivers greater efficiency, security, visibility and quality in IT initiatives and business processes, enabling clients to increase profitability and compete more effectively. The acquisition has significantly expanded eImagine’s market potential and provides a strong foundation for continued organic growth, with staffing and revenues projected to grow by 25 percent in 2009.

About eImagine
eImagine was founded in 1998 by Joel Russell, an entrepreneur and technology consultant, to help government entities and commercial businesses throughout the country leverage technology to manage assets more efficiently and operate more profitability. In 2009, eImagine was named one of the top IT businesses in the state as a TechPoint Mira Awards finalist. In 2008, the company was named the fifth-fastest-growing private company, the sixth-largest Web developer and one of the largest computer consulting firms in central Indiana by the Indianapolis Business Journal. eImagine counts among its clients national mortgage and commercial banks, the Department of Defense and businesses in manufacturing, supply chain logistics, education, manufacturing, legal and life sciences. The company is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. For more information, visit www.thinkETG.com or call 317-577-9958.

Joel Russell Appointed to the Board of Directors of JDRF Indiana Chapter

Denise McFadden — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Joel Russell, eImagine Technology Group Founder & President, Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Indiana Chapter
Entrepreneur and business leader tapped to help the JDRF drive corporate participation and development efforts as well as awareness of the organization’s mission

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 17, 2009) — eImagine Technology Group, Inc., (“eImagine”) a prominent Indianapolis-based information technology (IT) service provider, today announced that Joel Russell, the company’s founder and president, has been appointed to the board of the Indiana Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (“JDRF”). In this role, Mr. Russell will help guide the organization’s financial goals and strategy, raise awareness of the organization and its mission and promote corporate sponsorship of JDRF fundraising events. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide.

“We are very excited to welcome Joel to our board,” said Linda Gann, Executive Director of the JDRF Indiana Chapter. “Over the past year Joel’s support has been phenomenal. He has been an active and passionate participant in our fundraising activities so it was a natural progression to add him to our board. As an entrepreneur who has built a successful business, Joel also brings business insight and a connection to the corporate community that will be instrumental in helping us achieve our development goals in the coming year. His leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit are a great addition to the organization.”

Mr. Russell has been active with the JDRF since 2007, when his then three-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Since that time he has been involved in many fundraising events such as the Ride to Cure Diabetes, the Swing for a Cure Golf Outings, the Walk to Cure Diabetes and the annual Promise Gala. In 2008, he joined the JDRF Corporate Development Committee, which is tasked with increasing awareness of the organization’s mission within the business community and attracting corporate sponsorship of JDRF events. His personal goal is to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes in his son’s lifetime.

About eImagine
eImagine was founded in 1998 by Joel Russell, an entrepreneur and technology consultant, to help government entities and commercial businesses throughout the country operate more profitability by managing their assets more efficiently. The company specializes in a broad range of information technology services, including custom software development and network infrastructure as well as Microsoft Dynamics, Share Point and Response Point integration. In 2009, eImagine was named one of the top IT businesses in the state as a TechPoint Mira Awards finalist. And, in 2008, the company was named the fifth-fastest growing private company, the sixth-largest Web developer and one of the largest computer consulting firms in central Indiana by the Indianapolis Business Journal. eImagine counts among its clients national mortgage and commercial banks, the Department of Defense and businesses in manufacturing, supply chain logistics, education, manufacturing, legal and life sciences. The company is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. For more information, visit www.thinkETG.com or call 317-577-9958.

About the JDRF
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. Its mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Since the organization’s founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, the JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research, including more than $156 million in FY2008. In 2008, the Indiana State Chapter received the Board of Distinction award and was nominated for Chapter of the Year. For more information about the JDRF Indiana Chapter please visit www.jdrf.org/indiana.