Date: Fri 01-Oct-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: STEVEB

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business-Carpenter-computer

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Filling A Need For Small Businesses With Computer Problems

Newtown resident Paul Carpenter recently had his computer go down. He called

for help, but it was several hours before anyone could respond.

"I got tired of waiting for computer help so I decided to start a company that

would be responsive to a customer in need," he said.

Mr Carpenter recently started CE/Proactive/Technologies along with his

brother-in-law, Jamie Epranian.

"Jamie is a genius. He's been doing this stuff for 15 years for companies like

Intel and Proctor & Gamble. Fluor Daniel sent him to Chile, Argentina and then

to the Phillipines to straighten out problems," Mr Carpenter said.

Mr Carpenter, who is also CEO of Americam, Inc, the nation's largest supplier

of single-use cameras, said his new company will focus mainly on the tri-state

area.

CE/Proactive/Technologies, Inc is a provider of information technology

services specializing in system integration, development, support and

training. Its services include network configuration, system upgrades,

software development, Internet services and preventive maintenance. It can be

visited on the Web at www.ceproactive.com.

"I know that when somebody's computer is down, their business is down. It

happened to me. That's why our people get there quickly and with the right

expertise," Mr Carpenter said.

Currently located in Westchester County, New York, the company is expected to

move its facility to Newtown by spring.

CE/Proactive's emergency number is 800/632-2824.