WebLink - Innovation Finalist for IN Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – October 3, 2008 – WebLink International, a leading provider of online software for membership-based organizations, announces today that it has been selected as an Innovation finalist for Indiana University’s Indiana Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards (IELA). The event honors outstanding, emerging and established entrepreneurial companies in the categories of growth, entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
WebLink was selected based on its ability to bring efficient and easy to use database software to Chambers of Commerce, an underserved market that is often challenged by information storage and dissemination. WebLink’s integration with online databases allows Chamber staffs to pull reports, communicate with members using multiple channels, and view Web analytics automatically. It is the only completely integrated software available to the Chamber community.
“When we began WebLink more than 12 years ago, we started with the mission to bring the best software solutions to the Chambers because they have the potential to significantly impact local economies around the country,” said WebLink International founder and CEO, DJ Muller. “Our innovation is a byproduct of that mission. This recognition is proof that although our work is constantly evolving, we are guiding our industry in the right direction. We are so honored to be recognized for that work.”
To qualify for the IELA Innovation category, companies must “pioneer new systems, brings new products to the market, and/or creates and develop ‘best practices’ for the industry.” Winners in respective categories will be announced at the awards ceremony, to take place Oct. 28 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
WebLink International was founded in 1996 by DJ Muller to offer membership management software, integrated with a powerful database. Because of its unique business philosophy, customer service, and industry-leading product, WebLink has made a name for itself among organizations across North America, and now services more than 400 clients.
To learn more about WebLink International, visit the Web site at www.weblinkinternational.com.
About WebLink International
WebLink International provides comprehensive online software and service solutions to support the business management needs of member-based organizations. Headquartered in Avon, Ind., WebLink delivers a powerful software suite that manages the operations, marketing, finance, website, and member management functions of business associations. The software solution allows clients to automate and streamline operations, reduce costs, optimize data for business intelligence, communicate and collaborate effectively, generate non-dues revenue, and add significant value to the members they serve. WebLink is a Microsoft Certified Partner. For media inquiries, contact Laura Kassenbrock of Dittoe Public Relations at 317-202-2280 or laura@dittoepr.com. For more information, contact WebLink International at (877) 231-4970, info@weblinkinternational.com or http://www.weblinkinternational.com.
Testimonials
- We have the ability to show (our members) what we are doing for (them). I’m just really excited about this software.
Beth Hilton, Executive Director
Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - I have found the most valuable feature to be
the reporting tools. With WebLink, I can access
information about our membership that I wasn’t
able to before. And, sending out the referral
reports with our invoices helps members see what
we are doing for them and gets them to pay the
bill.
Susan Fayette, Director of Member Development and Benefits
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - I love the interactivity of our database and
website. Entering something into our database
and having an instant change on our website is
invaluable!
Ryan Evans, Director of Member Services
Salt Lake Chamber
Read more testimonials... - WebLink has helped us reach goals we had
only imagined at our chamber! We are better
organized and have more information than ever
available to us about our membership.
Janine Springer, Chief Financial Officer
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - I have used almost every product out there
and I highly recommend WebLinkCONNECT.
Ben Wolf, IOM, Vice President, Member Services
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - This is one of the best things we have ever
done.
Nancy Gray, Vice President - Marketing & Special Events
Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - WebLink's products are surprisingly
affordable considering their capabilities so
even a small Chamber such as ours can afford it.
Our website is as polished and professional as
larger Chambers and the integration of our
database and website frees up staff time for
other Chamber duties.
April Clement
Coronado Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - This is an incredible bargain!
R. Keith McAdams, Finance and Administration
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - I love the fact that WebLinkCONNECT is so
versatile and it's a complete package. I don't
have to have 4 different software packages to
get the job done. Just WebLink!
Jennifer McKenzie
Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - We have calculated over 80 hrs a month in
saved staff time by moving to WebLink Connect.
Robert Blankenship, Chief Operating Officer
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Read more testimonials... - WebLink Connect & QuickBooks integration has
been a time saver...thank you! I bet I've cut
85% off my financial report time each month!
Sara Barzantny, Business Operations
Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce
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