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Hart InterCivic Names Harp Enterprises Exclusive Reseller for the eSlate™ Electronic Voting System in Kentucky and Tennessee

AUSTIN, TX — June 8, 2003 — Austin, Texas-based electronic voting system manufacturer Hart InterCivic has finalized a reseller agreement with Lexington, Kentucky-based election services provider Harp Enterprises to market the highly acclaimed eSlate Electronic Voting System throughout Kentucky and Tennessee.

“We are extremely pleased to be working with a fine organization that has an impeccable reputation and unrivaled experience serving election officials throughout Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas,” said Jerry Meadows, Hart InterCivic’s Senior Vice President, Election Solutions. “Everyone at Harp Enterprises is very excited to begin working with Hart InterCivic and to share information about the eSlate and its proven successes throughout the nation with our customers,” said Harp Enterprises President Roger Baird. “We look forward to great success working together with Hart InterCivic,” added Peggy Harp, Harp’s CEO. “The eSlate is a superior product that affords security, accuracy, accessibility and ease of use to voters, election officials and poll workers. “We are very proud to be part of Hart InterCivic’s nationwide sales team and representing the eSlate directly to customers in Tennessee and Kentucky,” said Harp.

 

Harp Enterprises will begin its eSlate marketing efforts in Tennessee during the Tennessee Association of County Election Officials Conference, which begins today in Knoxville.

About Harp Enterprises

Harp Enterprises has been providing support for public and private elections since 1972. During this 31-year period, Harp has developed a reputation as "the election experts." Today, more than 121 counties in Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas depend on Harp’s staff for expertise that keeps their elections running smoothly and efficiently. In addition to local and statewide public elections, Harp also services elections for private associations, unions, high schools, colleges and universities. Harp is an experienced service company that provides proven, one-stop solutions to meet the needs of public, private and governmental organizations. More information about Harp Enterprises is available from the company’s Website at www.harpenterprisesinc.com.

About Hart InterCivic and the eSlate System

The eSlate Electronic Voting System is one of the most widely used electronic voting systems in the nation with customers coast-to-coast. Since introducing the unique eSlate electronic voting solution in 2000, Hart InterCivic has sold more than 20,000 eSlate units to jurisdictions representing over 5 million registered voters. The two largest US counties that have made the switch to electronic voting have chosen the eSlate Electronic Voting System.

From electronic voting to the most effective technologies for automating local government processes, Hart InterCivic's name stands for exceptional expertise, absolute accessibility, and trusted transactions. Hart InterCivic is a leader in providing products and services that help redefine the relationship between state and local governments and the citizens they serve. Hart InterCivic, with offices throughout the U.S., is working nationwide to bring governments closer to citizens through complete electronic government (e-government) solutions and election management solutions. More information about Hart InterCivic is available from the company's Website at www.hartintercivic.com.

eSlate is a trademark of Hart InterCivic, Inc. All rights reserved