2006—What a year! 2007—What a year it’s going to be!

Every January, we all have the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous year and set goals for the new year. 2006 has been an extraordinary year for us at Empire Group. We’ve created new and innovative solutions, offered expanded services, and grown in community outreach. We’ve strengthened ongoing relationships with our customers, partners, and vendors, and are actively building new ones. Now, “Team Empire” is ready to take the next steps. 2007 is already taking shape to be another break-out year!

I’d like to share with you just a couple of our goals and continuing commitments as we start the new year. We will:

• continue to define the balance between what business know-how and technology can achieve
• continue to offer our customers new possibilities in creative design, web development, custom business applications, information architecture, and strategic business planning, always striving to reach new heights
• expand "Team Empire" to include new innovators in applications and business development
• contribute at least 1% of company revenues to Oregon’s community organizations.

We hope you’ll join us in creating new vistas of opportunity for 2007!

Happy New Year!
Jonathon Hensley
CEO/President