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For Immediate Release
Chicago-Based Sandstorm Design Selected as One of the Small Business Administration's Emerging 200 Companies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — May 11, 2009 Sandstorm Design has been selected by the Small Business Administration
(SBA) to participate in their Emerging 200 (E200) initiative. The purpose of
the initiative is to provide 200 nationwide businesses with the network and
resources to build a sustainable business and create more jobs. Candidates
for the program are emerging small businesses that have a high potential for
growth, are headquartered in an inner city and are at least 3 years old.
CEOs from the 200 selected emerging small businesses take part in an 8-month
intensive curriculum focused on developing an expansion strategy, and
participate in a graduation ceremony upon completion. "The SBA Chicago group
is like having our own Board of Directors. Each CEO is bringing a wealth of
information to the table, along with experience doing business in a variety
of private industries and public sectors. It's an amazing learning and
growing experience." principal, Sandy Marsico said regarding her
involvement.
Fourteen cities across the country were selected to participate in the
initiative (out of 55 eligible cities), including: Detroit, Milwaukee,
Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, New
Orleans, Memphis, Portland, Albuquerque, Jacksonville, and Des Moines.
Why small businesses? According to SBA’s Office of Advocacy, small
businesses are the greatest source of new employment in inner cities and
account for 80 percent of total employment. The SBA hopes to expand the E200
program in the future to more cities and businesses.
For more information about the Small Business Administration and the
Emerging 200 initiative, please visit: http://www.sba.gov/e200/.
About Sandstorm Design
Founded in 1998, Sandstorm Design is a Chicago interactive design firm that
creates powerful brand experiences with our unique blend of strategic
marketing, web design and usability services. From print to web, we combine
our industry experience and user centered design approach to deliver
strategic and intuitive creative results to our clients. Our passion and
enthusiasm make Sandstorm Design an easy company to do business with.
Contact:
Sandy Marsico, Principal
Sandstorm Design, Inc.
tel 773.348.4200 x21
smarsico@sandstormdesign.com
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