GrapeCity to Sponsor MIT Enterprise Forum's Venture Lab Series

Business Wire, June 4, 2007

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- GrapeCity, an award-winning software development firm, today announced that it will serve as an annual sponsor of the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest's 2007-2008 Venture Lab series. The series is designed to optimize entrepreneurs' path to success by providing the information needed to plan, finance, and operate a profitable new venture. Venture Lab speakers are selected from successful entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals who support them.

Commenting on GrapeCity's sponsorship of the popular series, Naoyuki Baba, GrapeCity President, said, "We've been supporting the software development needs of startup and emerging companies from our Seattle office for six years, providing them with high-quality services from concept to finished product. The Venture Lab provides valuable advice to entrepreneurs who can also benefit from our services, so it makes sense for us to support their mission. We are honored to have the GrapeCity name associated with the Venture Lab's work."

Kirsten Roth, MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest chair, said, "We appreciate GrapeCity's recognition of the value the Venture Lab provides in fostering entrepreneurial growth in the Pacific Northwest. We are pleased to welcome them as a Venture Lab sponsor. GrapeCity is an active part of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, so they are a great fit with our mission."

About GrapeCity

GrapeCity is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and an international award-winning software development firm with headquarters in Japan and U.S. headquarters in Kirkland, WA, employing more than 700 worldwide. GrapeCity's mission is to turn new ideas for software into marketable products and business solutions. For over 25 years, the company has provided enterprises around the world with state-of-the-art software services to help accomplish this goal. For more information, visit http://www.grapecity.com

About the MIT Enterprise Forum

The MIT Enterprise Forum is recognized as a unique, innovative worldwide organization supporting high-tech entrepreneurial growth. As one of 24 worldwide chapters affiliated with the Alumni Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Northwest Enterprise Forum promotes the establishment and growth of innovative technology companies through creative programs that educate and entertain entrepreneurs and industry executives. For more information, visit http://www.mitwa.org.