April 20, 2006
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA - www.nbwa.org), was founded in 1938 as a trade association for the nation's beer distributors. The purpose of NBWA is to provide leadership which enhances the independent malt beverage distribution industry; to advocate before government and the public on behalf of its members; to encourage the responsible consumption of beer; and to provide programs and services that will enhance members' efficiency and effectiveness.
NBWA was looking to upgrade its existing web site content management solution with a more flexible tool. At the same time they were looking to utilize some more sophisticated templates and rework the integration with their association management system - IMPak from ISSI (www.issimpak.com).
For this project Cobalt implemented Microsoft Content Management Server, an enterprise-grade web site content management system, MondoSearch (www.mondosoft.com), a full-featured web site search toolset and wrote custom code for integration with IMPak. Web site functionality includes a comprehensive permission structure for web site content based on member data from IMPak, member profile updates, company profile updates, meetings registration, dynamic membership directories, and newsletters . Online advocacy is provided via integration with Vocus (www.vocus.com).
About Cobalt
Cobalt (www.cobalt.net) is an Alexandria-based software development firm focused on work with associations, non-profits, certification boards and mid-sized corporate clients. Founded in 1996, Cobalt has worked with over 100 customers to help drive revenue, increase internal efficiency and offer value-added services through customized, database-driven web sites, software applications, systems integration and web site content management solutions.
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