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Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces that they have been awarded the contract for the redevelopment and expansion of the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services website, located at www.talbot911.com.

The new, state-of-the-art website will have updated navigation that is easy to use, with various links throughout the website so viewers can easily find their way to the information they need. A new visual design will give the website a friendlier, more attractive front end. The administrators at the Department of Emergency Services will include content management capabilities for numerous pages throughout the website, so they can quickly and easily update specific information. In addition to access to Public Safety information and resources, the new website will provide MDE Tier 2 reporting, a rules-based employees portal and comprehensive administrator access to manage the website.

Talbot County's Department of Emergency Services is the blending of the Emergency Management Agency and the Emergency Medical Services division.  This entity is responsible for emergency medical services, 911 services, planning for and responding to a number of natural and man-made disasters. They provide immediate help and useful information to the citizens of Talbot County, Maryland.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the joining of forces with United Computer Sales & Services to serve the Bank of Ocean City. These two companies have joined together on a project to install and setup 63 pre-configured workstations at the Bank of Ocean City. The alliance between these two technology companies will allow for a broader range of services and assist customers in obtaining the solutions they need for their business.

About United Computer
United Computer is a premier technology infrastructure provider with over 27 years of experience, specializing in the financial industry. With the technological advances in the financial industry, state and federal regulators have increased their awareness of how to protect customer information. United Computer provides consulting, policies and procedures and critical network and security reporting that are required of community banks.

About Vantage Point Solutions Group
Vantage Point Solutions Group (www.vpsg.net) is a regional technology services firm that specializes in providing value driven technology solutions for the small and mid size business. Vantage Point's competencies include technology consulting, custom web & application development, systems engineering & deployment, and day-to-day IT support. Vantage Point's clients enjoy a high level of technical expertise and business perspective that help them utilize technology to improve upon organizational efficiency and profitability.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces that they have won the contract for the development of a sign management application for L.J.S. & Associates of Odenton, MD.

The new state-of-the-art, 100% web-based management system will be an integrated application that will streamline order management, assignment processing, customer maintenance, contractor maintenance, inventory control, accounts receivable and reporting. This new system will give L.J.S. & Associates the flexibility to accommodate future growth.

L.J.S. & Associates, founded in 1978 by Ignatius Stefanski, specializes in the fabrication, installation and removal of "For Sale" signs for the real estate industry. They have contracts with over 950 different Real Estate companies in 9 states. Because of the high visibility of their signs and rapid installation timelines, properties sell quicker and at a higher dollar amount than the typical metal yard sign.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces that they have won the contract for the development of a website for the non-profit organization "Home of the Brave," based out of Berlin, MD.

"Home of the Brave" was founded by Tina Pearson, who has a large 3 bedroom house in the Berlin, MD area and will be opening up the home similar to a bed & breakfast for soldiers who have just returned home from overseas. The soldiers and their families can stay there for up to one week, free of charge, in order to relax and enjoy the area. The "Home of the Brave" project relies on donations.

The purpose of the "Home of the Brave" website is to inform the public of what the project is and the benefits it possesses. The website will describe Pearson's home and various activities in the area, as well as list the eligibility requirements for guests, and provide a form that interested parties can submit to request a stay. The website will provide a photo gallery with photos of the home and area, links to sponsors and area event calendars and the ability to accept donations for the project. Vantage point is providing the new website for Home of the Brave at no cost in support of our troops.

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Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the launch of the new website for Colleen Windrow, REALTOR®, www.colleenwindrow.com.

Colleen Windrow's new website allows the visitor to find the home of their dreams. From a specific style of home to the perfect community, Colleen's new website lists the information you need to know in order to find your beach lifestyle. The website also lists local events and provides numerous resources about the area.

"Vantage Point has been very responsive to work with and my new real estate site is a one stop shop for clients. It is a great resource. I wished I did it sooner!" says Colleen Windrow.

Colleen Windrow, REALTOR®, has over 13 years of experience in resort real estate. She concentrates in listing and selling homes in Coastal Delaware,s amenity-filled resort communities. She has been designated as a top producer since 2001.

For more information on Cpolleen and to learn how she can help you find the home of your dreams, visit www.colleenwindrow.com.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces that they have won the contract for the development of the website for Delaware Home & Environmental Services in Lewes, Delaware.

The new website for Delaware Home & Environmental Services is an informational website that will explain the services they provide and how to contact them. It will include information on various types of mold as well as a photo gallery displaying photographs of the mold types.

Delaware Home & Environmental Services offer complete board certified mold inspection for your private or rental property. To begin, they will perform a complete visual inspection of your home. Then they will take air and tape/swab samples to test for mold that may not be visible. After testing, they will share the laboratory tests and recommend a solution, depending on the findings. Lastly, and most importantly, they will do post-remediation testing to ensure that the solution has provided the most satisfactory results.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the launch of the new website and online registration system for the Tour de Frederick, www.tourdefrederick.com. The development of this website was chosen by the Tour de Frederick chair from Spokes Magazine.

The new Tour de Frederick website showcases the three day event, to take place from August 13 through the 15 in Frederick County, Maryland. The new online registration system allows for riders to register for the race, giving them the ability to register all members of their group / family at one time. The photo gallery displays incredible photographs of the Frederick County, MD area and activities.

The Tour de Frederick is a weekend bicycling event on the quiet country roads that cross the historic northern parts of the county to the beautiful scenic roads of the southern part of the county. Along with the bicycling, the group will also take in a baseball game, happy hours, dinners, and the arts during the festivity-filled weekend.

For more information on the Tour de Frederick, visit www.tourdefrederick.com to how you can join in on the fun and/or become a sponsor.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the launch of the new eCommerce website for Classic Cakes, located at classiccakes.myshopify.com.

With the new eCommerce website (classiccakes.myshopify.com), cake lovers everywhere can order the famous Smith Island cake online and have it delivered to their door. Or, if you prefer a celebration / party cake, you can order that online too! Delivery is available to all 50 states and the Armed Forces ... so you can send a yummy treat to friends, family and those fighting for our country!

If you are not from the local Delmarva area, Smith Island cakes are made with multiple thin layers of cake with icing (and fruit often) between each layer. Smith Island cakes have become so famous, that they have been named "Maryland's Official Dessert."

Classic Cakes, located in Salisbury, MD, is owned and operated by Dana Evans, a Smith Island native. Dana began making the traditional (and famous) Smith Island cakes from the time she was a young girl growing up on Smith Island. They make many varieties of Smith Island cakes, along with wedding, party and celebration cakes.

For more information on Classic Cakes, visit their website, www.classicsmithislandcakes.com, or the eCommerce store classiccakes.myshopify.com to see the numerous delicious cakes available and even purchase one online for your next event or gift!

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces that they have won the contract for the development of the website for Colleen Windrow of ResortQuest Real Estate in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

Colleen will be getting a brand new website with a fresh, laid back look and feel to match the beach lifestyle. Her listings will be available from her new website and she will have the ability to update the content at her leisure.

Colleen Windrow, REALTOR®, has over 13 years of experience in resort real estate. She concentrates in listing and selling homes in Coastal Delaware’s amenity-filled resort communities. She has been designated as a top producer since 2001.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the launch of the new website for Pro Coat LLC, www.procoatdmv.com.

The new Pro Coat LLC website outlines the systems and services they offer, in an easy to navigate design. The website showcases a dynamic portfolio gallery of their completed work, which includes the Park Building (Vantage Point’s headquarters), the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Perdue AgriBusiness, and Gillis Gilkerson.

"Vantage Point Solutions Group crafted a perfect web design for Pro Coat LLC. Pro Coat is an industrial & commercial painting and coatings company. We have a very diverse product line so it was important to develop a clear & direct image to our customers, not overlooking any segment of our target customer base. I was impressed with how Vantage Point took time to listen and learn about our company in the initial development stage. They turned out a clear and informative website, surpassing our original expectations. Vantage Point’s expertise will no doubt play an important role with Pro Coat’s market exposure and ultimate sales growth strategies," says Bruce Ennis, President of Pro Coat, LLC.

Pro Coat LLC is a Mid-Atlantic region full-service industrial and commercial coatings company, headquartered in Salisbury, MD. They offer a wide variety of services including painting, caulking, waterproofing roofs, floor coating, and other industrial and commercial systems covering a multitude of businesses and industries.

For more information on Pro Coat LLC, visit www.procoatdmv.com to see the systems and services they can offer you.

Dana Seiler, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces that they have won the contract for website and eCommerce system development for Care2 Juvenile Violence Assessment System. This contract has been awarded from TEDCO Rural Business Innovations Initiative (RBI).

Care2 was in need of a web-based Risks & Needs Assessment System that allowed for professional therapists to create an account, purchase assessment screenings, and access assessment history. Vantage Point will develop, support and maintain this system.

The idea behind the Care2 is to provide educators, social workers and others the power to provide at-risk children and teens with the nurturing and support that they need in order to get a second chance at life. This tool measures the risk factors associated with youth violence, scoring the responses and helps clinicians gauge the intensity of potential behavior problems as well as the appropriate level / type of intervention required.

One of Vantage Point's key initiatives is to give back to our community through contributions to various non-profits who strive to make the area in which we live & do business even better. With this in mind, Vantage Point is proud to announce that it has been identified in the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore's Annual Report as one of the 'Top Per Capita Above Average Leaders' as well as 'Top Participation - 50% Plus Partners'. These rankings indicate both the company's' and the individual employees' commitment to the United Way and helping those in need in our community.

The United Way relies on the Workplace Campaign to raise the majority of the $1.135 million dollars that it allocates to the 50 health & human services programs in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset & Dorchester Counties. These programs help over 100,000 people in three impact areas: help for seniors, helping children succeed, and emergency/crisis assistance

From Facebook to LinkedIn, Twitter to ShareThis, social media technology has changed the way we communicate with each other.

How could your company use social media technology to effectively develop and communicate your message? We believe that social media offers new and exciting opportunities to better understand and connect with your customers. Contact Vantage Point Solutions Group for answers to your social media questions and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Vantage Point is now an authorized sales and service center for Apple.

We now service all Apple computer systems. Apple designs and creates computer hardware products including the MacBook notebook and iMac and Mac Pro desktop computers. Apple has established a unique reputation in the industry and has the highest brand and repurchase loyalty of any computer manufacturer. We are proud to have Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians on staff to meet your Apple computer needs. No matter what your system we can help!

For more information and technical support, call (877) 525-TECH (8324)

SALISBURY, MD - Vantage Point Solutions Group, the I.T., web development and marketing company, based in Salisbury, MD, recently opened a new location in Downtown Annapolis.

Vantage Point Solutions Group was founded in 2007 as the result of a merger between Beacon Technologies (est. 1992) and TechSolutions (est. 1999). This merger combined the strengths of Beacon's web and application development team with the expertise of TechSolutions' IT services staff, thus creating a single full service technology company with a robust and fully developed list of competencies.

After retaining a number of clients in the Annapolis / Baltimore corridor, the need for an additional physical presence was identified. On October 1, 2009 Vantage Point officially opened their Downtown Annapolis location. Doug Church, one of the founders of the company, has relocated to Annapolis to establish the business presence and handle local staffing.

Vantage Point's business philosophy is to work with small to mid size businesses in a partnership capacity, not simply a "techie." Their consultative approach to technology use is what sets them apart from the other IT companies who often simply look for a sale versus a long term relationship. "We are excited about the opportunity deliver our expertise to a new market and assist our clients in reaching new successes in their business through the effective use of technology," says Dana Seiler, one of the company's founders.

The social awareness and responsibility values that Vantage Point holds will extend into the new communities it has begun to serve. "I see one of my key responsibilities in heading up this [Annapolis] office is to entrench myself in the community and help out where my contributions will be most beneficial. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and truly experiencing a new community," says Church

Dana Seiler, principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the launch of the new website www.harkinsconcrete.com.

The new Harkins Concrete website (www.harkinsconcrete.com) outlines the products and services offered by the long-standing Eastern Shore company. A photo gallery, along with descriptions, details some of their highest-profile past work. A contact form allows visitors to easily submit questions and comments directly to the company through their website, making business-to-client communication smooth and easy.

Harkins Concrete (est. 1992) has over 200 years of combined experience between their key personnel. As the area's preferred concrete contractor, their commitment to quality and safety is undoubtedly unmatched. Their sister company, Harkins Ready Mix, was created in 2004 to help to keep their projects on schedule as well as to deliver a high quality, reliable product to their clients.

For more information on Harkins Concrete, visit www.harkinsconcrete.com to see how they can help you with your next project, small, medium or large.

Dana Seiler, principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group, announces the launch of the new website www.biketooinc.com.

The new BIKETOO website (www.biketooinc.com) comprehensively details everything you need to know about the motorized cycle. It explains the concept of the motorized bike, its benefits and customization abilities. The site scopes out what makes it such a good investment for not only personal consumers but businesses as well. There is also a featured video that explains the BIKETOO in detail.

The idea behind BIKETOO began with the long-time friendship between Drew Phillips and Phil Adkins. They wanted to revolutionize and modernize the cycling experience. Drew is the brainpower behind the engineering and construction of all the facets of BIKETOO and constructed the prototype. Phil secured the patents for the design and engineering and interfaced with agencies, labs and vendors to be sure that BIKETOO met / exceeded the specifications set by the Government.

"We at BIKETOO, INC are extremely pleased with the website design of VPSG for our company. Jessica was always available and professional in dealing with our many changes during the course of the design and implementation of the website. She provided many positive insights and suggestions during the course of the design. Steve, the Account Manager, was a pleasure to work with and he insured that we had the right package for our company's requirements. Because we were in a very tight time frame, it was also gratifying how VPSG went out of their way to insure we met our deadline. They promised us a date and they met it with time to spare. It was truly a pleasure working with everyone we had contact with at VPSG, and would highly recommend them for providing the perfect combination of design and financials," says Phil Adkins, co-founder of BIKETOO, INC.

For more information on BIKETOO, visit www.biketooinc.com to see what the cycling hype is all about!

Dana Seiler, Principal, has announced that the Delmarva Regional Healthcare Mutual Aid Group (DRHMAG) has selected Vantage Point Solutions Group, LLC to design and develop a dynamic website portal featuring the ability for the group to share healthcare information, resources and supplies between their members.

The system also includes a portal to provide the public with advisories and alerts, emergency preparation resources, operations and planning and information about the organization.

Vantage Point and DRHMAG are working closely to launch the website in early September 2009.

Doug Church, Principal of Vantage Point Solutions Group LLC., announced today the company has been awarded the renewal of a one year contract by NASA to support the northbound diverse IP data service for a wide area network connection. This service will connect the administrative LAN at Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA to the administrative LAN located at the Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, MD utilizing the Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MDBC) fiber network. The purpose of this data connection will be to serve as a backup to an existing point-to-point OC-3 circuit that NASA Wallops Flight Facility is currently using.

As a part of the award, VPSG will provide monitoring and support of a 100 MB OC-3 routed IP data service between specified buildings at both the Wallops Flight Facility and the Goddard Space Flight Center using the fiber network of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative. The service will include controlled internet access on a non-dedicated circuit.

The support service provides immediate response to network issues through the use of an automated support system which will notify responsible VPSG personnel for immediate response. Additionally, through VPSG's TechConnect support system, Wallops Flight Facility and Goddard Space Flight Center will be able to track problem resolution in a proactive, real-time environment to meet their needs. Another key feature is the TechConnect knowledge base which allows personnel to quickly find historical resolutions to past problems.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to provide [these services] to NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and the Goddard Space Flight Center,” said Doug Church.

Salisbury, MD - Beacon Technologies, the web design and development division of Vantage Point Solutions Group in Salisbury, announces the launch of the redesigned website for Rapture Ready Ministries (http://www.rapturereadyministries.com).

With an enormous amount of growth over the past few months, Rapture Ready Ministries was outgrowing its traditional means of communication to its congregation. Beacon was able to offer a more effective and efficient approach at informing not only congregation, but public as well through a new web presence.

As the church grew, church representative Karen Haggins contacted Beacon in an effort to solve many problems currently being taken on by the church. Not only was communicating the events of the church becoming problematic, but providing a place where members of the church and guests alike could contact different members of the administration seemed necessary.

Beacon was able to build a website that became a simple solution to the evident needs of Rapture Ready Ministries. Beacon took on another one of the client’s requests and extended their services to accommodate the need to accept financial donations for the church. Beacon utilized a free online donation service crafted for churches and non-profit organizations called, JustGive.org. With this add-on to the website, the church is able to direct people to their website in order to receive financial donations no matter the distance or time of day.

"Working with Vantage Point was easier than we could have imagined," says Karen Haggins, Church associate. "We will use them in the future as we grow and gain new interests in our web presence."

For more information on Ready Rapture Ministries, church information, or to find out about the different ministries, please visit the church at the Chipman Cultural Center, 325 Broad Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801, or online at www.rapturereadyministries.com. For more information on website design and redevelopment services, please contact Vantage Point Solutions Group at (410) 219-7934 or online at www.vpsg.net