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InsiderAdvantage.com
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InsiderAdvantage's GovernmentBids.com and ActiveGroup launch new ActiveBid service providing governments the ability to webcast bid conferences (Click here for demonstration)

ATLANTA, April 16, 2002 - InsiderAdvantage announced today that GovernmentBids.com (http://www.governmentbids.com ) has entered into an agreement with ActiveGroup (http://www.activegroup.net) to offer ActiveBid. This innovative service provides an affordable option for governments to webcast bid conferences so that more contractors can participate in meetings.

GovernmentBids.com, a division of InsiderAdvantage, provides a 'cooperative research service' that monitors local, state, and federal procurement opportunities. Researchers gather public notices on behalf of more than 15,500 contractors across the United States. The company lists more than 16,000 active opportunities each day.

ActiveGroup is an Atlanta based company offering streaming video services. The company was recently mentioned as one of Atlanta's fastest growing private companies.

"We believe our combined services are a winner. Innovative governments will find ActiveBid provides an answer to more competition in the purchasing arena and contractors will find they can participate in more requests for proposals," said David Nelems, president of ActiveGroup.

"Barriers to attending pre-bid conferences is the number one complaint we here from our subscribers," said Mark Knowles, president of InsiderAdvantage.com. "ActiveGroup is the leader in their industry and the match is good for our subscribers."

"Maintaining our leadership position in this field is important to InsiderAdvantage," said Matt Towery, Chairman of InsiderAdvantage. "Our company will continue to push innovative products to distinguish InsiderAdvantage."

InsiderAdvantage is an Atlanta-based company operating government and public affairs websites including InsiderAdvantage.com, GovernmentBids.com, BillShipp.com, CarolinaPolitics.com, FloridaPoliticalNews.com, Iowa.InsiderAdvantage and NewHampshire.InsiderAdvantage.com. Company founders include Matt Towery, and former Georgia Lt. Governor Pierre Howard.

InsiderAdvantage clients are able to choose subscription options that include active and upcoming procurement information, legislative analysis, business trends, and state political news. You can learn more about any of InsiderAdvantage's products by contacting Mark Knowles at 770.432.3267.

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