Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC) Announces the Election of Colin M. Learmonth to its Board of Directors

January 15, 2001 - Charlottesville, Va
Contact:Colin M. Learmonth

Colin M. Learmonth, President and Chief Operating Office of Broadband Network Service Incorporated, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC).

Long active in VPTC, Learmonth now will participate is setting the overall strategic direction of VPTC. The Technology Council serves member organizations in the Greater Charlottesville Area providing a forum for networking and education as well as being a voice for the technology community in legislative and civic affairs.

About VPTC
The Virginia Piedmont Technology Council provides a forum for advocating technology development among the government, public, and private sectors. Members of VPTC benefit from its support of the creation and success of technology-based companies in the region. VPTC provides programs, services, and encouragement in the areas of education, capital formation, business networking, workforce development, legislative affairs, communications, and regional implementation of technology.

About BNSI
Broadband Network Services Incorporated (BNSI) offers advanced data communications services to enterprises and individuals in Central Virginia. BNSI offers inter-organizational connectivity, Internet access, VPN's, Server co-location, Web Site hosting, and collaborative applications. www.bnsi.net