Dear EDI Customers and Industry Partners,

Welcome to our summer EDItion. Summer always seems to be a busy time and this summer looks to be no exception. We have been busy the past several months here at EDI with a number of initiatives and events.

Recently, we held our annual Project Management Summit for our entire staff. With so many of our staff dispersed across the country it is important to take time to come together, share our experiences, learn from one another, and discuss what is working well, what could be better, and what we are all seeing out there "in the trenches." We are always working to improve our performance and add more value for our customers. Meetings like this are an important part of that effort.

It is also important to learn from our customers, as well. Our recent HIT Executive Forum allowed us to learn from five healthcare industry thought leaders. The forum was a great success, and we want to thank all those who participated. Cindy Cates tells you more about this event and what we learned in her article below.

Those of you who know me personally know my passion for whitewater rivers, and in particular the Chattooga River. It is my favorite place on earth, and each year since 2005 I have had the privilege of sharing this wonderful resource with many of you during EDI's annual RiverFest. This year was no exception, and I hope all of you who were able to join us for RiverFest 2011 had a great time. See more about this awesome trip below and enjoy the great slide show that Cynthia Glendale put together.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to John Darby, EDI's newest Associate. If you are interested in working for EDI, please check out our Career page on our new website - in fact, check out our NEW website and new look! And last, but not least, special congratulations to Carrie Ogden on her recent graduation from Kennesaw State University.

As always, thank you for your business, and we hope you find this information valuable.

Sincerely, 

Don Kinser, PE, MBA

Chairman, President & CEO 

RiverFest 2011 

Every year, EDI says thank you to its customers and industry partners by inviting them into the wild and scenic surrounds of South Carolina for a day of "intense" fun.  This year was no different.  After a day whitewater rafting Section IV of the Chattooga River, a mouth-watering BBQ was served up. We know everyone had a fabulous adventure.  HOW, you ask?  Because the "chatter" on the bus ride back to Atlanta was MUCH LOUDER than the bus ride up!  Right, Mike?  Here's to RiverFest 2012!

Click here to watch slideshow of the day's adventure