New Member Roundup: Thoughts From Our New Members

NATIONAL COLLEGE
Contact: Kevin Smith, Campus Director
Web site/Phone Number: www.national-college.edu, (260) 483-1605
A Chamber member since: July 16, 2010

If you had 30 seconds to communicate to someone what you do, what would you say?
National College is one of the oldest academic organizations in the country. Founded in 1886, National College has been dedicated to the education and preparation of its students for entry to a wide variety of career fields. With 28 campuses in six states National College provides an unique learning environment with small class sizes and exceptional student support. The college is nationally accredited and is approved to provide student financing options including Pell grants and Stafford Loans among other options.

What is one thing that sets you apart from all others?
National College operates a year round academic calendar with eight different start dates throughout the year. This allows students to begin pursuit of a career education at their convenience and provides the opportunity for them to complete their studies and be quickly placed in a job. National College’s career placement service is available to graduates throughout the life of their career by offering support and access to campus placement and counseling services for life. Graduates may also participate in refresher courses throughout their career at no cost.

Who are you looking to connect with through your Chamber membership?
National College would like to connect with prospective employers and potential students who wish to utilize our resources to develop excellence in business, technical and general skills that will improve their opportunity for success.

What is your #1 goal for 2010?
We are new to the Fort Wayne area and would like to develop a strong community presence and business partnerships that will continue to build in the coming years.

DATAPRINT INITIATIVES, LLC
Contact: Dan Foster, President
Web site/Phone Number: www.dataprintusa.com, (260) 489-2665
A Chamber member since: March 2, 2010

If you had 30 seconds to communicate to someone what you do, what would you say?
We provide intelligent print solutions. Our products and services range from traditional printing to short-run digital print media to internet based solutions. We offer Web-to-print programs that are ideal for numerous businesses and industries, from dealer networks to dance schools.   Variable-data printing (VDP) is another specialty of ours. VDP is an innovative digital print run in which each printed page has been customized and personalized via information from a database of recipients.

What is one thing that sets you apart from all others?
We are more than ink on paper. Our cutting-edge Web-based solutions and variable-data customized printing put us into the realm of a marketing solutions company. Our customers have grown to rely on us as a partner in their marketing efforts.

Who are you looking to connect with through your Chamber membership?
The Chamber gives us the opportunity to connect with like-sized businesses—to compare notes and business challenges, as well as offer them new and alternative marketing solutions and options.

What is your #1 goal for 2010?
To educate the regional marketplace about the future of print media and the marketing opportunities we’ve identified that can be realized through cutting-edge print capabilities.