Press Release
March 7, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Dan Buan Named Entrepreneur of the Year

Buan Attributes Success to Expertise and Innovation

Annapolis, MD…Buan Consulting, Inc., is proud to announce that its CEO, Dan Buan, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes businesspeople in Anne Arundel County who demonstrate leadership and tenacity; innovative thinking, marketing, selling, and management; and creative, unique, or ingenious products or services.

Mr. Buan attributes his company's success to its outstanding team of experts and their innovative approach to providing knowledge management solutions. Buan said, "In most cases, one technology does not enable an organization to maximize return on its intellectual and information resources. We offer a wide range of proven technologies and methodologies, as well as the latest developments in business and artificial intelligence technologies."

"Our experienced and cohesive team selects the optimal blend of necessary technologies and skillfully integrates them into the client's current environment. So, you can see that it is our unique mix of technologies and people that provides the breakthrough solution for each client's specific needs. Each of our customized solutions enables the recipient to successfully convert knowledge into sustainable development, growth, innovation, and competitive advantage."

In the past year, Buan Consulting won three significant contracts with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Homeland Security and AOL, as well as a GSA Schedule 70 and GSA STARS Contract. Winning millions of dollars in government and commercial contracts has led to personnel growth of more than 250% and a ranking as one of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the area.

"Our entire company is honored that Dan has won this award. It reaffirms our commitment to providing high-quality knowledge management services to our customers while maintaining a work environment that encourages both innovation and creativity," said Buan Consulting's Vice President, Larry DellaRocco.

Buan Consulting [www.BuanConsulting.com] is a leading provider of secure knowledge management and portal solutions to organizations that want to improve performance through the superior management of their knowledge. Using proven technologies and methodologies, and the latest developments in business and artificial intelligence technologies, Buan Consulting builds customized solutions enabling each organization's employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders to collaboratively create, locate, manage, deliver, and apply the information needed to make strategic decisions and enhance operations.

The mission of the Chamber of Commerce[www.aaaccc.org] is to provide business leadership for building and sustaining a vibrant community throughout Anne Arundel County.  The Chamber of Commerce accomplishes this mission through quality programming, successful advocacy for business concerns, and a growing, vibrant membership. The Chamber was first formed in 1918 and has been serving the business community in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for 89 years.