For Immediate Release

WBE Certification Awarded to chicago marketing and web design firm, Sandstorm Design

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — March 26, 2009 Sandstorm Design, a Chicago marketing and interactive web design agency, has been awarded WBE certification by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The WBENC is the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations and the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States.

To qualify for WBE certification, businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women. The one or more women owners must control daily operations and management of the business as well. All applicants undergo a rigorous approval process to ensure the legitimacy of the business and maintain the integrity of the council.

Sandstorm Design, in business over ten years providing marketing strategy, rebranding initiatives, interactive web design work and usability services, was awarded the prestigious certification in November of 2008. "We are proud and honored to be a certified WBE business and be part of such an inspiring organization," principal Sandy Marsico said in regards to attaining WBE status.

For more information about the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and the WBE certification, please visit www.wbenc.org.

About Sandstorm Design
Founded in 1998, Sandstorm Design is a top WBE certified subcontractor for marketing, web design, development and usability research. As a women owned business, our interactive design firm creates powerful brand experiences with our unique blend of strategic marketing, web design and usability services. From print to web, we bring marketing experience, government subcontracting experience, and a proven track record of delivering strategic and intuitive creative results to our clients. Our passion, enthusiasm and project management skills make Sandstorm Design an easy company to do business with.

Past experience includes subcontracting for the Chicago Park District and the City of St. Charles. Located in Chicago, Illinois.

Contact:
Sandy Marsico, Principal
Sandstorm Design, Inc.
tel 773.348.4200 x21
smarsico@sandstormdesign.com

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