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Welcome to the January issue of the KCOMM Communications Alert.

These emails will be your insight into public policy, political updates, Internet Marketing news and the latest information regarding KCOMM.

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Thank you for your continued support and association.
 
 
In This Issue...
 


IBM / Key Information Systems Opens New Doors in KCOMM Relationship :.
 
IBM Premier Business Partner, Key Information Systems, based in Woodland Hills, is one of the country's leading IT systems integrators and an IBM Premier Business Partner. The firm is looking to KCOMM for expanded services in the Public Relations arena to help support its aggressive growth plans. Over the next 30 to 60 days, Key will open a new office in Orange County, move into a new headquarters facility in Woodland Hills, gain significant visibility as a sponsor of the upcoming Nissan Open at L.A.'s Riviera Country Club, and introduce several new products and service offerings.

KCOMM will provide targeted Public Relations services to position Key as a Southern California-based company accelerating their growth and presence. "Key Information Systems is a longstanding client, and we are very excited about extending our role with this industry leader," said KCOMM Chairman Sinan Kanatsiz.
 
 
World's Top Gamer Takes Center Stage at Next IMA Event :.
 
Fatal1ty (aka Johnathan Wendel) is five-time PC Gaming champion and reigning Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) Champion. For anyone into gaming, especially the phenomenon of massive multiplayer gaming, the name will be an instant hit. For others, well, ask your kids. This trend has spawned serious organized competition, a huge industry with millions of players worldwide, and the interest of major companies like Intel, nVidia and Verizon who are CPL sponsors.

The Internet Marketing Association's next blockbuster event, now in the final planning stages, will feature Fatal1ty and others in a unique forum on the business aspects of the gaming revolution and what it means to companies of all sizes in all industries. Watch this newsletter and our email for further details on date and location.
 
 
Orange County Transportation Authority Leverages KCOMM's Media Relationships :.
 
KCOMM has been selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to provide strategic counseling and media relations activities through 2006. This isn't the first time OCTA has sought KCOMM's services; the firm has also recently conducted media training sessions, focus group research and an electronic newsletter program for the public agency, which delivers safer, faster, and more efficient transportation solutions in Orange County through countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink commuter rail service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects and motorist aid services.


 
 
Doti, Hobbs, Kennedy and KCOMM Get Together at Chapman University :.
 
On February 4, KCOMM will be at Chapman University for a fun and festive event that will benefit a very worthy cause. The Community Foundation of Orange, along with Dr. James Doti, President of Chapman University, is hosting its annual Black & White & Orange All Over gala, which is attracting many local elected, business and community leaders.

"Many people in the business community are coming together to celebrate the strong community spirit that's prevalent in the greater Orange community and also to support the Foundation's programs that benefit our local youths," said Sinan Kanatsiz, KCOMM's Chairman. Other table hosts include Paul Makarechian of Makar Properties, owner of the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, and Adam Roseman, Founder and CEO of ARC Investment Partners.

With Doti as the night's master of ceremonies, the Community Foundation of Orange will honor Orange County philanthropic champion Parker Kennedy, President and CEO of First American Corporation, and unveil its slate of new community programs for 2006. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation's Hobbs Community Scholarship Program, youth programs and other community projects in the greater Orange community. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet meal, live music, a 1940's photo display and a fabulous auction.

This special event will be Saturday, February 4, 6:00 PM at Chapman University's Bush Conference Center at Beckman Hall in Orange. For tickets and more information, call 714-288-9909 or visit www.communityfoundationoforange.org.


 
 
Strategic Partnership Further Strengthens Web Hosting Expertise :.
 
OC Hosting and KCOMM have established a strategic relationship designed to offer clients state-of-the-art web site and email hosting capabilities. OC Hosting serves large and small organizations worldwide with high-reliability managed web hosting on shared colocation and dedicated Windows 2000/NT and UNIX servers combined with direct Multiple Provider Internet connections. The company also provides a unique ability to interact with customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via email, phone and chat. Staff are highly trained and include CompTIA Inet+ Certified professionals, Cisco Certified Network Administrators, Certified Netware Engineers and Microsoft Certified Professionals. "We strive to offer best-of-breed resources in all aspects of the services we provide," noted KCOMM Chairman Sinan Kanatsiz. "The addition of OC Hosting to our team is a significant demonstration of that commitment, and we look forward to building business together."
 
 
Innovative Financial Solutions Taps KCOMM for Full-Service Marketing Support :.
 
Innovative Financial Services (IFS) of Anaheim Hills is a leading mortgage lender serving brokers throughout the state of California. IFS offers an exceptional combination of financing alternatives, very quick loan processing and competitive costs with an emphasis in the sub-prime segment of the market. The company is also planning a move into retail lending with an equally "innovative" approach. "Our goal is to help people build their equity base and save money doing it, all with a quick and easy service model," stated IFS President Bassel Salloum.

IFS has turned to KCOMM for full marketing support in both these strategic areas. Services will include public relations, web site development and search engine optimization, webinars, online advertising, enewsletters, sales materials, direct mail, strategic business relationships, and database management.
 
 
The Business of Technology, Spend Money to Make Money, Red Herring :.
 
 
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