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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 30, 2001
Contact: Greg Jiede, 630/993-0460 Ext. 22

Elmhurst Partners Selects Synergistic Networks, Inc. as Technology Partner

ELMHURST, IL - (Aug. 30, 2001) - Elmhurst Partners, the new corporate training and consulting entity of Elmhurst College, has named Synergistic Networks, Inc. (SynNet) as its partner to provide both Internet technology expertise and services for its employee development systems and learning programs.

The vision of Elmhurst Partners is to enable its corporate clients to meet their organizational goals more quickly, efficiently, and economically to maintain a dynamic work force with cutting-edge skills. SynNet (www.syn.net) will develop Elmhurst Partner's Web site (www.elmhurstpartners.com) and also provide Web and intranet programming, design and development services in support of training and performance improvement projects for Elmhurst Partner's clients.

"SynNet will provide critical technology components to the distance learning and other computer-based training options we are offering our clients," says David Loofbourrow, director of Elmhurst Partners. "We are excited to partner with a local company with such a solid reputation. Together we will be able to offer Northern Illinois companies a complete range of employee development solutions - from traditional live instruction to various on-demand electronic delivery options."

"We're extremely pleased to be selected," said Greg Jiede, president of SynNet. "The approach of Elmhurst Partners to provide successful, cost-effective human resource development and training programs is forward-looking, and utilizes many learning strategies, including the Internet and other computer-based technologies, to the best advantage of its clients."

Since 1993, SynNet offers full service Web design, development and hosting services, developing long-term relationships with clients to help them adopt and deploy Internet technologies. With offices in Chicago and Elmhurst, Ill., SynNet's team includes experienced Webmasters, graphic artists, programmers, developers, systems consultants and seasoned professionals in its target vertical markets.

Elmhurst Partners offers businesses and organizations its business and academic expertise for employee development solutions and learning strategies. For more information about Elmhurst Partners, contact David Loofbourrow, director, at 630/617-8777.

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