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Tendenci(R) Powers New Web Site for Louisiana Technology Center
Web Marketing to Play Crucial Role in Technology Sector's Recovery
| Source: Schipul - The Web Marketing Company
NEW ORLEANS, LA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 2, 2006 -- Schipul - The Web Marketing Company
(www.schipul.com) has announced that the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC)
has selected the Tendenci association management system to power its new
Web site. The organization's leadership considers the new site,
www.ltc-la.org, an important step in helping the LTC realize its vision of
making Louisiana "Tech Capitol of the South®."
Tendenci was created by Schipul, a leading worldwide provider of Web-based
solutions for membership organizations. The Web-based system automates and
simplifies many of the functions of association management.
The LTC provides programs, events, organizational support and other value
added services that contribute to the competitiveness and growth of
Louisiana's technology industry. The new Web site features user-friendly
capabilities designed to make it easier for users to find, review and
register for events.
"Tendenci's content management system makes it easy for us to add and edit
site content, which helps us keep the site updated with valuable
information," said Adele Tiblier, director of operations with the LTC. "We
anticipate the new Web site will play an important role in accelerating the
recovery of the region's technology industry."
In addition to an online event calendar, the new LTC Web site features a
business directory and job bank, both of which enable users to conveniently
post information themselves.
Tendenci leverages the global reach of major search engines such as Google
and Yahoo! by automating certain aspects of search engine optimization.
This increases LTC's online visibility to individuals and businesses around
the world interested in the recovery of Louisiana's economy.
The site also makes it easy to subscribe to the organization's e-newsletter
and features integrated Really Simple Syndication (RSS) capabilities to
enable anyone who wants to stay updated on LTC activities to automatically
receive updates as they happen.
About The Louisiana Technology Council
Established in 1994, the LTC's mission is to encourage the advancement of
technology applications and to improve the long-term competitiveness of the
New Orleans economy. The LTC has almost tripled its membership base since
2003 and has helped organizations use technology resources to their
competitive advantage and has helped develop a greater technology-based
industry for the area. The LTC's definition of technology includes all
industries and focuses on both the users and producers in area such as
computers, engineering, communications, manufacturing, banking and
investment, law, government and military. Additional information is
available at (504) 304-291and at www.ltc-la.org.
About Schipul - The Web Marketing Company
Schipul - The Web Marketing Company developed and builds on the Tendenci®
membership management software, which has more than 330,000 users
worldwide. Schipul is based in Houston, and provides marketing services on
the Internet to a variety of service industries in local, national and
international markets. Schipul's clients include Clear Channel Exhibits,
National Pharmacy Technician Association, The Children's Fund, Wolff
Companies and DPK Public Relations. Additional information about Schipul is
available at www.schipul.com and www.tendenci.com.