Boulder Technology Incubator Attracts Top Technology Leader.

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 1999--

Boulder Technology Incubator (BTI), a not-for-profit partnership specializing in assisting entrepreneurs with the development of technology-based business growth, announced the appointment of Lenie Roos-Gabridge to the position of vice president and director of BTI.

Roos-Gabridge will also retain her position as a member of the BTI Board of Directors.

"Lenie's extensive experience in technology innovation and related business development in both the public and private sectors is ideally suited for this vital leadership position," said Jerry Donahue, president of BTI.

Roos-Gabridge has long been known for her strong leadership skills, serving as the executive director of the Colorado Advanced Technology Institute, an organization designed to promote, support and enhance education and research programs in fields of advanced technology.

"I am excited about the opportunity to work with a world-renowned leader in business development," said Roos-Gabridge.

Roos-Gabridge has been a part of several other leadership positions, including director of technology development of the Rose Biomedical Development Corporation, vice president of operations of the Enterprise Florida Innovation Partnership and associate director of the University of Florida Center for Entrepreneurship.

About the Boulder Technology Incubator

Boulder Technology Incubator is a not-for-profit corporation funded by Colorado businesses, public sources and entrepreneurs to help technology-based start-up companies succeed. With its recognition as the 1998 Business Incubator of the Year by the National Business Incubation Association and its receipt of the Vision 2000 award from the U.S. Small Business Administration, BTI has established itself as a model for technology incubators worldwide. For information, visit the BTI Web site at www.bouldertechincubator.org.