Summersault Blog

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Summersault was proud to be a sponsor and participant in Blog Indiana 2008, the first state-wide conference about blogging and new media, which concluded here today.

The event was attended by more than 160 people from the region who were interested in all aspects of blogs, blogging, social networking, and related topics. Presentations and panels covered were available on “beginner,” “business,” and “general” tracks, while panels and networking events allowed for more informal discussion and interaction about these tools and technologies.

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CHICAGO, IL — Summersault is proud to continue its sponsorship of the YAPC::NA Perl technology conference, which concluded in Chicago this week. The event brings together developers, vendors, businesses and end-users from all parts of North America to discuss the latest tools and trends related to the Perl programming language.

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RICHMOND, IN — Summersault is pleased to be a sponsor for the recent March for Babies walk in Richmond. Summersault sponsored the Early Learning & Family Literacy Center team, coordinated by Emily Christian, wife of Summersault developer Matt Christian.

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Michael Hampton

Matt Jenkin

RICHMOND, IN — Summersault is excited to announce the hiring of two new staff members, Michael Hampton and Matthew Jenkins. Both Richmond residents, Hampton and Jenkins join the team in a time of growth for the website development firm, founded here in 1997.

“It’s a first for us to be joined by two new people at the same time, and we couldn’t be happier to grow in this way,” said Chris Hardie, the company’s co-founder and Principal. “Both Matt and Michael bring a lot of energy and skills to our group, and it’s already been a joy to work with them.”

Jenkins will serve as the firm’s Office Manager, while Hampton will be a Software Developer involved in creating and maintaining various database driven websites. The additions bring the total staff size at Summersault to eight.

Summersault, LLC is a leader in database driven web solutions. The Richmond, Indiana based firm offers a single point of contact for highly customized web design and application development solutions, as well as professional consulting services and support.

Ten years ago, when Chris Hardie ‘99 and Mark Stosberg ‘98 started a web design business in Hardie’s Earlham College dorm room, they didn’t really have a plan for the long term future.

But things have worked out pretty well. Summersault, LLC, the Web development firm they launched in 1997, has more than 300 clients all over the country. Hardie and Stosberg are now community leaders in Richmond, Ind., lending their passion, energy and expertise to their adopted hometown.

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RICHMOND, IN – Summersault, a leader in database driven website solutions based here, marks its 10th anniversary on Aug. 15 with a $10,000 donation to support technology education and sustainable business practices.

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RICHMOND, IN – Richmond is putting in a bid to host a 2008 Presidential Debate or Vice-Presidential Debate, and Summersault is doing its part to help. Summersault co-founder and Principal Chris Hardie was asked to serve on the Debate Bid Steering Committee, consulting on issues of infrastructure and facilities needed to host the events. Summersault is also working closely with the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County to evaluate ways to use the technologies of the Internet to win the debate bid and showcase our community.

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RICHMOND, IN – Summersault website development is pleased to announce that it now offers hosting packages that use the popular cPanel control panel software for site management. The tool allows Summersault’s website hosting customers to easily manage all aspects of their web presence from a single, user-friendly interface.

“We’re so excited to offer this level of hosting service,” said Chris Hardie, Summersault co-founder and Principal. “A number of our clients have been asking for something like it, and we’re pleased to join many others in the hosting industry who see cPanel as the gold standard in control panel software.” Read the rest of this entry »

HOUSTON, TX – Summersault website development is proud to be a Gold-level sponsor for YAPC::NA 2007, a national Perl conference that begins today in Houston, Texas. The event brings together developers, vendors, businesses and end-users from all parts of North America to discuss the latest tools and trends related to the Perl programming language. Read the rest of this entry »

RICHMOND, IN — The staff of Summersault bid a fond farewell to its longtime graphic designer Evan Agee today, as he ends his position at Summersault and prepares to work elsewhere in the web development industry.

“I consider myself truly blessed to have been a part of this wonderful team,” said Agee, on his departure. “We’ve done a lot of great work and had much fun.”

Agee joined Summersault in 2000 as its first employee, and has been an integral part of the company’s operations since then. As a website developer and graphic designer, Agee was responsible for much of the creative process behind the appearance and build-out of many Summersault sites. Read the rest of this entry »