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IN THE NEWS:

Below are links to news articles that have featured members of The Summit Group, or the group itself.

Amid Growth of On-Demand Software, Integration and Security Concerns Remain

Feb. 26, 2008 -- While the software-as-a-service model is enabling companies to capitalize on their expertise and realize tremendous efficiencies, industry still battles concerns about data security and integration, says the Summit Group's David Niles in an article on the Wisconsin Technology Network. "But insiders agree that the model, also called on-demand software, is the future of application development."

Solid Online Strategies Can Boost Revenues  Jan. 25, 2008

Online marketing efforts can pay off, Summit Group principal David Niles says in this article in Milwaukee's Small Business Times.

Publicists Advised to Join a Press Club  September 2007

Business owners and publicists seeking to develop stronger relationships with journalists should join a local press club. That’s the advice given to more than 12,000 publicists across the nation by Productive Knowledge co-owner David Niles, via the Publicity Hound’s weekly newsletter.

The Publicity Hound’s Joan Stewart notes that: “Press clubs promote journalism excellence through a variety of programs, activities and monthly meetings. Most members are from the working press, but plenty of PR people also belong.

“David Niles, former editor of the Small Business Times in Milwaukee and a former president of the Milwaukee Press Club, says press club membership is a no-brainer for Publicity Hounds.”

The column details some of the benefits publicists will gain from joining press clubs, including regular access to journalists in relaxed settings.

“Successful publicists are those who have strong relationships with journalists,” Niles says. “Press clubs offer a great way to develop and solidify those relationships.”

Study Shows College Students Don't Recognize Wisconsin Career Opportunities  September 2007

Findings from a study by Productive Knowledge Inc. on college students' perceptions of Wisconsin career opportunities

Summit Group Makes Business Top List   July, 2007

Chicago Calling

Strategies for Doing Business in the Windy City, March 16, 2007, Small Business Times, Milwaukee (Includes interview with Summit Group CEO Tom Beug)

Auto Driveaway Re-Opens Tampa Office, March 15, 2007, Auto Fleet magazine, noting purchase of Tampa, Fla. and Long Beach, Calif. Auto Driveaway offices by Summit Group members Tom Beug and Kevin Horton.

Private Investigation Firm Does Due Diligence, Feb. 16, 2007, Small Business Times, Milwaukee (On Summit Group member Mike Armitage)