San Angelo, Texas Becomes 700th GovOffice Customer

GovOffice, the nation's leading Web site management system for local governments, announced San Angelo, TX (pop. 89,000) is the customer's 700th customer.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) May 21, 2005 -- GovOffice, the nation's leading Web site management system for local governments, announced San Angelo, TX (pop. 89,000) is the customer's 700th customer.

Designed by local governments, GovOffice empowers government staff to easily organize and update Web site content.

San Angelo, "the West Texas community with attitude," wanted a state-of-the-art Web site (www.sanangelotexas.org) that featured a professional cutting-edge design. San Angelo is the trade and service hub of a 13-county area, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, education, business and health services, military, tourism, and retirement.

We now have that look and feel that weve always wanted," said Wayne Gilley, network administrator for the city. From an enhanced design, increased functionality, new interactive services and added security measures, GovOffice delivered what we desired. The new site addresses our current city e-government needs and will allow us to speak to economic development issues." He added that the site should be finalized soon; staff is currently adding content daily.

At GovOffice, were focused on providing leading technology solutions to cities and counties of all sizes at an affordable price," said Eric Johnson, CEO, Avenet Web Solutions (GovOffices parent company). San Angelo is a great example of a larger community seeking a Web solution with enhanced interactive features that also empowers non-technical staff to provide Web content, freeing up technology staff to focus on technology-intensive projects."

GovOffice provides a wide range of graphic design options to ensure each Web site conveys the local governments unique image. The San Angelo home page reflects the West Texas attitude," featuring a sheep wearing sunglasses in reference to the communitys annual Running of the Sheep."

In addition to San Angelo, GovOffice provides Web sites, content management systems and e-commerce tools to 25 Texas communities: Azle, Bayou Vista, Bulverde, Clear Lake Shores, Clyde, Corinth, Giddings, Fairview, Forney, Helotes, Hemphill, Little Elm, Monahans, Northlake, Pearland, Queen City EDC, Richwood, Seabrook, Shavano Park, Taylor Lake Village, Volente, Westover Hills, West University Place, and Wimberley.

GovOffice is sponsored by 17 state municipal leagues and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). The initiative was launched in 2001 by the ICMA, the League of Minnesota Cities and Microsoft.

Avenet LLC is a St. Paul-based technology company specializing in technology solutions and Web site content management systems for targeted business markets. Avenets business lines also include Avenet E-Folio, NonprofitOffice, and CampaignOffice.

ICMA is the nations leading professional organization for local government professionals. Based in Washington, DC, ICMA provides technical and management assistance, training, online services and publications to appointed local government managers and administrators in cities, counties and regional entities throughout the world.

For more information, please visit www.GovOffice.com, email info@govoffice.com or phone toll-free (877) 564-4979

Media Contacts

Mary Ann Vasquez

Community Information Coordinator

City of San Angelo

Public Information Department

Phone: 325- 481-2727

Ross Heupel

Marketing Director

Avenet Web Solutions

Phone: 651-290-2021, ext. 205

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