OneProspect Technologies: Announces Partnership with Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 14, 2006 – OneProspect Technologies, a division of the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), announced today a strategic partnership with the External Technology Solutions (ETS) a division of Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS). The technology partnership, the first of its kind between a Wisconsin corporation and an Indian tribe, will provide enhanced technology solutions to WPS and ETS business customers.  


 


“WPS is a long-time leader in Information Technology solutions and has an excellent reputation nationwide,” said Carol Leese, Potawatomi Business Development Corporation CEO. “We are excited to team with a partner that has the infrastructure and capabilities to pursue government contracting and claims processing.”


 


“This partnership solidifies our dedication to economic growth and job creation in downtown Milwaukee,” Leese added.


 


PBDC took a majority ownership stake in the technology firm OneProspect earlier this year. The WPS partnership continues the momentum PBDC is generating in the Forest County Potawatomi Community’s ongoing commitment to diversify beyond gaming.


 


 


 “WPS and its External Technology Solutions division have always moved swiftly when presented with attractive business opportunities,” said Randolph Lengyel, WPS Senior Vice President, Management Information Systems. “Our new partnership with the Potawatomi tribe opens the door for many new initiatives.”


 


PBDC has a two-prong strategy of passive investments and acquisitions.  To date, PBDC has made more than 12 investments worth more than $20 million.


 


The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation is owned an operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. The Corporation seeks to diversify Potawatomi business holdings beyond gaming in effort to secure the future of the Potawatomi tribe for the next 7 generations and beyond. Other Wisconsin business operations include OneProspect Technologies and Potawatomi Design Group.  For more information on the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation, call Kip Ritchie at 414-727-2041 ext. 6010 or visit our website at www.potawatomibdc.com.


 


For more information on External Technology Solutions, a division of Wisconsin Physicians Service, contact Mark Nelson at 608-223-5751 or visit their website at www.wps-ets.com