Rare Earth Interactive Design, Inc. celebrated its 5th anniversary today. Since beginning with a single employee on June 1, 1998, the organization today boasts nine team members, coordinated across a broad geographic area of the eastern United States. Over the period, Rare Earth's client base has grown from a single client to over 50 active relationships in the northeastern US and southern Canada.

While the business climate of the last two years has proved challenging, Rare Earth has maintained its focus and core competencies. At the same time, it has expanded its market presence, software and services, which currently include:

• StetNet™ — eBusiness, file exchange and content management solutions for every business
• CommunitySuite™ — rapid-deployment, secure online community applications
• Enterprise-class managed hosting solutions
• Award-winning creative services
• Innovative technical solutions
• eBusiness strategy consulting and support
• Custom eCommerce and payment solutions

"When we first got underway in 1998, we had one client, great contacts and a well-established reputation for excellence in creativity," said Craig C. Chapman, founder, Creative Director and President of Rare Earth. "We've built this firm on goodwill, good faith, and quality products and services, as well as a fierce adherence to disciplined business practices and exceptional customer service. The result is that we remain in the market and continue to grow both our services and client base by leaps and bounds, while many other technology firms have disappeared - along with their venture capital."

As Rare Earth continues into the future, it will continue to expand on the strong foundations it has established in its first five years, including major upgrades to its StetNet Admin™ and StetNet Commerce™ products.