Lake Effect Human Resource Application Beta Release Announced

Dateline Chicago, August 16, 2003. Lake Effect Software LLC. announces the long anticipated beta release of their Lake Effect Human Resource (LEHR) application.

"LEHR is scheduled to be released November 1, 2003" stated Don McGrath, Lake Effect's CEO and co-founder. Mr. McGrath continued "We are excited about the launch of the LEHR product line. Interest has been high and our customers have been patiently waiting for this product. We are confident that our customers will find LEHR exceeds their expectations. We expect the LEHR product line to be well received.".

According to Jason Fralish, Lake Effect President and co-founder, the Lake Effect Human Resource application will offer exceptionally rich functionality at a price point that is unheard of in the industry. Mr. Fralish said "With LEHR your organization can be up and running with a feature rich web-based HR application in a matter of hours. Your cost can be less than $2.00 per employee per month and there is no minimum commitment period or any other start-up costs or fees required. LEHR is perfectly suited to manage up to 500 employees.". Mr. Fralish concluded "You won't find a more compelling HR software product when it comes to product features, functionality, ease of use and pricing.".

Lake Effect is actively seeking organizations who wish to participate in the beta release of the LEHR application. The application beta program is scheduled to continue until the end of 2003. Additional product information and details regarding the application beta program can be obtained from the Lake Effect Software web site at www.lakeeffectsoftware.com or by calling 1-800-LAKELLC (525-3552).