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a2z, Inc. Organize Events and Conferences a2z, Inc. got its start in March of 1998 in the one-bedroom apartment of its founders, Rajiv and Hima Jain. A couple of computers, Rajiv's programming skills, and Hima's web design skills got husband and wife started toward pursuing their dream-to own a successful company of their own. Early products included a2zClass, an online learning application that has been used to create several continuing education courses, and a2zShow, software for managing and marketing trade shows and conferences. a2z has since expanded its product line to include a stand-alone event registration package called a2zReg, a package designed specifically for smaller gatherings called a2zMeetings, and a package for creating e-mail, fax, and direct mail campaigns called a2zMarketing. All of a2z's web based software helps event organizers to better manage and market their events. With this software, a2z's clients can create online registration forms, sell booth space through an online floor plan, manage the floor plan itself, accept abstracts and presentation proposals online, create financial reports, put courses or seminars on the web, create virtual exhibit halls, provide travel, housing, and host city info on a website, send e-mail marketing pieces, and streamline or automate many other elements of the event planning and marketing processes. a2z is now located in the Howard County NeoTech Incubator, which offers hands-on management assistance and other helpful resources to new businesses. The main goal of the NeoTech Incubator is to graduate businesses that are financially viable and self- sufficient. So far, a2z has been doing quite well-the company is self-funded, has been steadily expanding its client base, is profitable, and was named Maryland's "Best e-Business of the Year" in 2001. a2z is also one of the incubator's largest tenants with 10 full time employees in the building. The company also has one full time employee working remotely from India, several part- time employees, and a handful of resellers. a2z has several high-profile international clients including the American Heart Association, Hannover Fairs USA, the Trade Show Exhibitors Association, the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives and the American Health Care Association. a2z's web based software is accessible from anywhere around the globe, and can be used to maintain a website in multiple languages, which has made it possible for a2z to create solutions for trade shows in France, Germany, Mexico and Japan. a2z does shows close to home, too. Most recently, a2z signed a deal with Bethesda- based EJ Krause to provide online software and registration for the 2002 Maryland Technology Showcase.
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