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DDC Wins the 2008 Alexandria Innovation in Technology Achievement Award

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Democracy Data & Communications (DDC) today announces that it has been awarded the 2008 Innovation in Technology Achievement Award. The Innovation in Technology Achievement Award recognizes companies that show innovation and uniqueness in their use of technology and demonstrate great improvements to sales and revenues as well as the benefit and impact on the Alexandria community, the technology industry, and their customers. DDC has flourished since being founded in 1996, growing more than 85 percent in 2007 alone. DDC continues to develop new technology products to meet their clients' business needs, producing two new products just this year that help with legislative intelligence and compliance with the new Lobbying Disclosure Act regulations.

DDC was recognized as one of the leaders in the advancement of technology out of more than 400 technology companies located in the City of Alexandria. This award is sponsored cooperatively by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP), and the City of Alexandria. The awards program was created to showcase advancements in the development and application of technology by Alexandria-based businesses.

"We are honored to receive this award and to provide technology solutions that solve real business problems," said B.R. McConnon, founder and CEO of DDC and lifelong resident of Alexandria. "The city of Alexandria has grown tremendously in both technology and business over the past several years, and I am ecstatic that DDC has been able to be a part of that success and growth."

About DDC

Democracy Data & Communications (DDC), located in Alexandria, Virginia, is the leading provider of public affairs services and solutions, offering unparalleled strategic expertise, industry-leading technology solutions, and complete communication services. The firm offers a comprehensive approach to public affairs, with expertise in grassroots, PACs, communications, membership development, fundraising, GOTV, and more. http://www.democracydata.com

DDC's unique partnership with OnPoint Advocacy, a grassroots campaign-based public affairs firm, allows the company to offer clients additional services to build strategic grassroots advocacy campaigns. OnPoint's services include grasstops recruitment, community-based earned media, online awareness and recruitment, stakeholder mobilization, public education, and advocate development. http://www.onpointadvocacy.com

SOURCE DDC