NOVEMBER 29, 2010                                  
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Doug McDavitt
Hagerman & Company, Inc.
217-864-2326, Ext. 267
dougmcdavitt@hagerman.com

Hagerman & Company to Host
Autodesk University Extension Events

Valued Customers to Experience the Power of the Possible

MT. ZION, IL – Hagerman & Company, Inc., one of America’s largest value-added resellers of Autodesk software, will host a series of AU Extension events that will bring the most popular manufacturing sessions (taped live from Autodesk University 2010) to local venues in an affordable, in-person learning and networking environment.
 
These are full-day events and include:
 
• Six 40-minute taped classes from AU 2010 - led by experts such as Lynn Allen, Rob Cohee and David Cohn; each followed by twenty minutes of live Q&A from Hagerman Solution Engineers.
• Specially-produced recordings of industry keynote presentations by Autodesk executives
• Face-to-face discussions with event participants and local experts
• Premium access to more than 300 AU 2010 classes, including screencasts and handouts for one year following an AU Extension event. ($139 value)
• Special Hagerman Promotion -- 2 for 1 Training Offer
 
The cost for AU Extension is just $99.
 
“The primary purpose of Autodesk University is to excite customers about using Autodesk products and inspiring them to become experts,” said Hagerman president, Dennis Hagerman. “The AU Extension program enables channel partners like us to bring the benefits of Autodesk University right into our training centers.”
 
Hagerman & Company will hold the Extension events in Knoxville, Nashville, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago, Schaumburg (IL), Indianapolis, San Jose, Anaheim and Rancho Cordova (near Sacramento, CA).  “We are thrilled that with the help of valued partners like Hagerman & Company, we can bring Autodesk University to customers who aren’t able join us at Autodesk University in Las Vegas,” said Joe Astroth, chief education officer at Autodesk. “While other organizations provide training on our software, only training providers recognized as Autodesk Authorized Training Centers sites have met Autodesk's rigorous standards of excellence, so our customers know that they are in the best hands when they attend an Autodesk University Extension hosted by trusted ATCs like Hagerman & Company.”
 
For more information about Autodesk University Extension and Hagerman & Company, visit www.hagerman.com.
 
About Hagerman & Company, Inc.
Hagerman & Company, Inc. has a single mission -- to help clients become more productive. We do this through the successful implementation of technology. The Company is a Value Added Reseller/System Integrator (VAR/SI) and Consultant that serves twenty locations nationwide. The Company is a large software supplier to manufacturing companies, industrial design firms, AEC and civil design firms and the government. In addition, Hagerman & Company provides expert training, support and consulting services.
 
Hagerman & Company is a 26-year Autodesk Value Added Reseller and Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, and also represents major software developers including Planit (CAM), BlueCielo (ECM) and Sugar CRM.  The company also sells and maintains the Stratasys Dimension Series 3D printers.
 
Renowned for unparalleled service and support, Hagerman & Company is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and AIA Continuing Education Systems Provider. The company is also a Gold Support provider, the highest level of support recognized by Autodesk. For more information about Hagerman & Company, please visit our website at www.hagerman.com.

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