web design * CD-ROM development * internet strategy consulting

News: Web Site for Region's Entrepreneurs Receives Top Design Award

08/08/2000

EntreNetwork.com features articles written by area professionals and experts from organizations such as Springfield Technical Community College, Mass Ventures, and the University of Massachusetts on topics such as raising capital, the digital economy, and marketing and strategy. It also features the area's most comprehensive calendar of events for entrepreneurs, and a database of organizations in the region that supports entrepreneurs.


In her comments, one of the judges described Entrenetwork.com as "A standout website...appealing graphically, quick to load and a wealth of community interest content makes this a stellar site. I will make return visits for information on Western MA." Another judge praised its "Great combo of graphics and structured communication."

"EntreNetwork.com is an example of a great collaboration between web developer and client. Gravity Switch worked with us very effectively to turn our concepts into a sophisticated, easy-to-use site," explained Brenda Philips, executive director of EntreNetwork.

The Gold award was presented in the category of Web Site design to Gravity Switch's Jason Mark and Christine Henriques. The Creative Merit Awards are sponsored by the Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, which opens the competition to individuals, agencies and advertisers in the Western Massachusetts/Northern Connecticut area. There were over 100 entries this year.

EntreNetwork.com is a project of EntreNetwork, a consortium of organizations that work collaboratively to promote entrepreneurship in Western Mass. Members include: University of Massachusetts, Springfield Technical Community College, Mass Ventures, Hampshire College, Babson College, and the Economic Development Council of Western Mass. EntreNetwork recently completed the successful conference on the new economy, The Internet Economy Comes to Main Street. For more information see www.entrenetwork.com.

Press Contact:
EntreNetwork
Brenda Philips
[413] 587-2192

Gravity Switch, Inc. specializes in high-end interactive projects. The firm's core competencies include: conceptual development, web strategy consulting, web site development, interface design, database, eCommerce, game design, graphics, animation, cross-platform CD-ROM development, Macromedia Flash, Generator, Director, and Shockwave. Gravity Switch derives its success from technical sophistication, a proven approach to software development, and a strong commitment to quality and excellence. For more information about Gravity Switch, Inc. visit www.gravityswitch.net or call [413] 586-9596.