Newsletter for November 2005

Where Art Meets Technology. A new partnership with Fisher Design Group

In Spring 2005, Advanced Computing Concepts began a working partnership with Fisher Design Group of Yucaipa, California.

Who is Fisher Design Group?

Fisher Design Group (FDG) is a graphics design firm specializing in print, multimedia, and web graphics design. FDG has served over 150 clients, ranging from small businesses and organization to major corporations such as Frahm Dodge. Anthony Fisher, Chief Creative Officer and Founder, possesses over a decade of experience and holds a Bachelors Degree in Graphics Design and a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Azusa Pacific and was previously responsible for designing and maintaining the Claremont McKenna website prior to founding FDG in 2000.

How does this partnership benefit customers?

This partnership will benefit both the customers of Advanced Computing Concepts and FDG by allowing each of us to focus on what we do best. Advanced Computing Concepts will be focused on the programming and all technology aspects of web development and E-Commerce, while FDG will be focused on graphic and multimedia design. Nicole Ramirez, owner of Advanced Computing Concepts states, in combining our efforts, both the clients of FDG and Advanced Computing Concepts win. Working together means that we will have the ability to combine our strengths to create a visually appealing website solution that adheres to the highest standards in technological efficiency and security.

We at Advanced Computing Concepts are very proud of our new partnership and look forward to a great working relationship with Fisher Design Group (who by the way has also provided the "new look" for the Advanced Computing Concepts website and marketing brochures). For more information about our partnership, contact us at admin@advancedcomputingconcepts.com.

New Website Launches.

AMAE - In June 2005, Advanced Computing Concepts began the development of the State of California, Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) website redesign. The new website serves as a portal for AMAE information, events occurring throughout the State of California, and allow individuals and companies to contribute to and join AMAE. The website will also serve as a point of information for all 17 chapters of AMAE. The new AMAE website is available at www.amae.org.

Mel Albiso for School Board Website - Also in September, Advanced Computing Concepts developed and launched the Mel Albiso for Colton School Board website. This website allows Colton School Board Candidate, Mel Albiso to share his political views, accept campaign contributions online, and allows website visitors to volunteer in his campaign. This project also included a series of email campaigns. You may visit Mel Albiso's website at www.melalbiso.org.

Under Construction

The following are new websites under construction.

Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino - The long anticipated Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino website is due to launch this fall. It will serve as the point of contact for all Kiwanis of Greater SB members and the community. It will feature an online membership and contributions page. You can "sneak a peak" of the Kiwanis website at http://www.kiwanisofgreatersb.org/.

Colton Chamber of Commerce - We at Advanced Computing Concepts are personally proud of this one as it is a site hailing out of our home town! :) This website will feature a workshop registration function, online membership and membership renewal, and a backend administrative system, which will assist Colton Chamber staff in maintaining membership contact information and dues, optional registration for workshops, and reports. You can "sneak a peak" of the construction at http://63.134.192.103.

Natural Nutrition - We are currently completing the programming for the Natural Nutrition/Ardyss-Lifestyle website. This system is an E-Commerce system complete with Internet payment processing. This website is due to be released by the end of November 2005 at: www.ardyss-lifestyle.com.

Inland Empire Magazine - We are currently in the analysis phase for the redesign and development of the Inland Empire Magazine website to be completed this winter.

San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Website Earns Top Recognition During the 2005 Academic Year.

This year, San Bernardino City Unified School District's new website debuted to earn recognition as one of the best and informative K-12 portals both nationwide and throughout the world.

Our developer and founder, Nicole Ramirez earned the following recognitions as the developer of the SBCUSD website:

• American Webmasters' Association, Golden Web Award

• Inland Empire Ad Club/American Advertising Federation's Bronze ADDY

• California School Public Relations Assocation's, Award of Merit

• Macromedia's Innovation Awards, Honorable Mention

• The Center for Digital Education's Best of Web Award - Second Place in K-12 Portal Category

The SBCUSD website is currently being featured in the spotlight web pages on each of these organization's websites. You can visit the SBCUSD website at www.sbcusd.k12.ca.us.