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Last year, Internet companies saw their business grow exponentially. As the year 2000 draws to an end, many Internet giants are watching their profits dwindle. Not all Internet-related companies are downsizing. There is still a growing demand for state of the art Web development, Web-based business and e-commerce solutions. LaDue Design is one local company filling that need.

In order to meet the needs of a growing clientele, the Saugerties based LaDue Design, a graphic design and Web development firm, has expanded to larger offices. The firm has found an increasing demand for their customized approach to multimedia development. Products such as e-commerce solutions, corporate management software, and electronic database development answer the needs of a broad spectrum of clients, including smaller, local businesses. LaDue maintains an integrated philosophy, providing the services of a full-scale advertising agency and design firm.

LaDue Design's clients include multinational technology corporations like Casio and Sony. They have also developed a variety of Web-based information solutions the publishing industry, working with Plastic Technology Magazine among other publications. LaDue boasts a strong background in publishing, specifically for the travel, sales and marketing, and technology industries.

LaDue's design talent exhibits the diversity of their aesthetic with an impressive local clientele, including a strong relationship with Destinations of New York State, which promotes tourism and travel in New York State.

Patty LaDue-Hanson, President and Creative Director of LaDue Design, says that plans for her company's next expansion are already underway. "We are working on the design for Saugerties.net, which will promote a division of LaDue Design as an Internet Service Provider. We¹re preparing to provide new Internet access options for the community within the coming months."

LaDue Design specializes in graphic design for print, Web site design and maintenance as well as development of Web-based applications. For more information on LaDue Design, please visit www.laduedesign.com or call 845.246.5552

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