And Several Key Factors Will Allow Continued Success

Portland, Ore., October 1, 2002 -- At a time when many Internet businesses continue to struggle, Cactus Juice is thriving as one of this area's top web design agencies. This year, Cactus Juice has been busy with several high-level projects including the innovative health insurance web site, abcben.com, which is among the first of its kind to serve Oregon residents. In addition, Cactus Juice is working with some of Portland's most successful and well-known companies.

As if to further illustrate Cactus Juice's success, their growth since inception has come almost exclusively from customer referrals. In turn, this increased recognition in the community has allowed Cactus Juice to attract and partner with top talent in the Portland area. These ever-growing partnerships mean that Cactus Juice has the ability to assign a team of professionals to a project throughout its development lifecycle--from concept to completion.

This announcement is also to let Cactus Juice clients and perspective clients know that the agency is continuing to grow and improve its infrastructure. Cactus Juice has invested heavily in its installed technology this year and has also just launched their newly improved web site. The combination of new computer equipment, client Extranet and peer partnerships means that Cactus Juice is more automated and efficient, thus able to complete projects faster, with fewer staff.

Key features of the new Cactus Juice web site include:
• Library of articles and free tools
• Enhanced portfolio of work
• Creative process narrative
• Secure clients-only Extranet

Cactus Juice's team of professionals includes:
• Web site consultants
• Web site programmers
• Database programmers
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Certified Lotus Specialist
• Professional photographers
• Technical writers
• Graphic designers and artists

About Cactus Juice
Online since 1996, independently owned and operated Cactus Juice was one of Portland's first Internet web design agencies. Cactus Juice has the unique ability to build virtual teams of seasoned professionals around each design project. Unlike large “design factories”, Cactus Juice's agility allows it to pass time and cost efficiencies through to clients. With a continuing investment in technology and talent, a prestigious customer base and a high referral rate, Cactus Juice is poised to remain one of Portland, Oregon's top web design agencies. For more information, see the Cactus Juice web site at www.cactusjuice.com.

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