COMTACTICS Bridges Digital Divide with Online Portal for Miami Valley Minority Businesses

Dayton-based firm launches DaytonMinorityBiz.com

Dayton, Ohio (PRWEB) July 18, 2009 -- Customers have tossed traditional Yellow Pages books out the window.

Sean and Shawntay Fields, husband and wife team and owners of Comtactics

Dayton is transitioning from the manufacturing industry into a technology focused city

During this exciting period of growth, it is important that minority businesses not only become more aware of this change but also position themselves to take advantage of the great forthcoming opportunities.

Unfortunately, many Miami Valley minority businesses have found it challenging to make the necessary leap online.

That's where COMTACTICS' recently launched, member-driven online community can help.

DaytonMinorityBiz.com (DMBiz) strives to bridge the stifling digital divide that often prevents minority businesses from reaching new customers and better serving those who are already loyal.

The user-friendly site employs cutting-edge tools and resources to help businesses big and small network and market themselves in the ever growing and expanding online marketplace.

"Dayton is transitioning from the manufacturing industry into a technology focused city," said Sean E. Fields, COMTACTICS president and chief operating officer. "During this exciting period of growth, it is important that minority businesses not only become more aware of this change but also position themselves to take advantage of the great forthcoming opportunities."

Here are just a few DMBiz highlights:

DMBiz Directory - this comprehensive and free-to-join directory is the first stop for those seeking to do business with a broad spectrum of Miami Valley minority enterprises and organizations. This feature drives traffic to individual business' online sites.

DMBiz Profile - also free to use, this feature serves as digital billboard. User companies publicize their talents, goods and services. Customers get information on users' past clients, projects and history.

DMBiz Resources - DMBiz offers up-to-date information to users through free and paid webinars, podcasts and face-to-face workshops. Information on everything from social networking to online marketing is easily obtained. In addition and for a nominal fee, DMBiz's expert staff offers top-notch development services, including logo design, website design and marketing. DMBiz has also partnered with several media outlets and training centers including WDAO, Dayton Weekly News and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers to give its members very affordable discounted rates.

DMBiz Spotlight - Each week, DMBiz showcases new Miami Valley-based businesses. Selected businesses are featured in podcasts, company profiles and on the online-based DMBiz-TV. Podcast are available for download from the popular iTunes which currently offers more than 100,000 audio and video podcasts from independent creators and big names like HBO, NPR, ESPN, The Onion, CBS Sports, and The New York Times. Companies are allowed to shine in this feature designed to optimize exposure. Recent organization podcasts include: Julie Sullivan Director of Business Development for the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Meredith Threatt - Director of SWCO PTAC and Derek Wright - CEO of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.

Community - When they say member driven they mean it. Not only is DMBiz the ideal place for those wishing to network, it is also the ideal place for those motivated to improve the area's business climate. User feedback and input are critical to DMBiz's success and vision. They are currently accepting applications for an eight-member advisory board. All interested candidates should call Sharon Beck at (937) 660-4831 or send email to service(at)daytonminoritybiz(dot)com

Surviving the changing business world is difficult even during the best economic times. DMBiz offers not only survival tools, but also skills, exposure and networking resources that will allow companies to thrive and shine.

About DaytonMinorityBiz.com (DMBiz): A COMTACTICS venture, DMBiz uses state-of-the-art technology to connect and expose Miami Valley-based businesses and organizations to clients seeking services and goods.

About COMTACTICS: Dayton-based Comtactics LLC is an Internet solutions and marketing firm. Founded by Sean and Shawntay Fields in 2004, the company develops Websites, logos, videos and a range of other online tools.

For information and interviews, call Sean or Shawntay Fields at (937) 660-4831

http://www.daytonminoritybiz.com

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