Pacific Edge Named Rising Star Award Winner in Washington State; CEO Lisa Hjorten also Recognized as a Leading Eastside Entrepreneur

Business Wire, Sept 22, 2000

Business/High-Tech Editors

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2000

Pacific Edge Software Inc. (www.pacificedge.com), a leading developer of enterprise software solutions that work within and between businesses to automate delivery of products and services, today announced the company was named one of the Top 10 Rising Star Award winners in Washington State by Deloitte & Touche.

In addition, CEO Lisa Hjorten was selected to receive the 40 Under 40 Award by the Eastside Business Journal.

With outstanding revenue growth since 1997 of 4410 percent, Pacific Edge is honored as a Rising Star in the Washington State Technology Fast 50 program by Deloitte & Touche. Ranked fourth in the state, Pacific Edge attributes its growth to a proven product and demonstrated market demand. The award was presented as part of the Fast 50 Program held last night at the Experience Music Project in Seattle.

"In today's fast-paced world of technology, where multi-million dollar technology companies seem to appear overnight, it's an honor to be named one of the `Rising Star Award' winners," said Larry Hile, partner, Deloitte & Touche. "We commend Pacific Edge for making the commitment to technology and delivering on the promise of providing technology solutions."

Pacific Edge's success is also demonstrated by CEO Lisa Hjorten winning The Eastside Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award. This award was developed to recognize 40 extraordinary Eastside business executives who are under the age of 40 and have shown entrepreneurial excellence. Award consideration was given to Hjorten's professional accomplishments; business philosophy; civic, industry and community involvement; and recycling and conservation initiatives.

About Pacific Edge Software Inc.

Pacific Edge Software (www.pacificedge.com) is a leading supplier of enterprise applications that automate and streamline project delivery within and between businesses. The company's Project Office suite of software connects and powers an organization's entire portfolio of projects across all departments and divisions, enabling everyone, everywhere to capture, exchange and evaluate project information. Pacific Edge is a pioneer in the design of user-driven interfaces and the development of an XML-based collaborative business platform. The company operates internationally and supports large and small organizations such as Airborne Express, Boeing, Costco, Getty Images, Johnson & Johnson, Lucent Technologies, Merrill Lynch, SGS Net and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Pacific Edge is a privately held company based in Bellevue, Wash. For more information, call 425/897-8800 or e-mail info@pacificedge.com.

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