PORTLAND, OR — September 9, 2005
Education software publisher Inspiration Software^®, Inc. has been named one of Oregon’s fastest growing technology companies for the 5th time in recent years. The honor was announced at the September 8th Leaders and Innovation in Technology luncheon. Rankings for the 2005 list were based on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues from 2002-2004. With nearly 10 percent revenue growth over the past three years, Inspiration Software–makers of visual learning software–is one of the nation's leading publishers of software for K-12 education and the market leader in its software category.

Inspiration Software's award-winning products, Kidspiration^® and Inspiration^®, increase student achievement, helping to build comprehension, writing and thinking skills. Today, qualified research indicates that Inspiration Software's products are utilized by more than 60 percent of all U.S. school districts.

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software^®, Inc is recognized as the leader in visual learning and thinking. The company develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan and create. With more than 15 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education — inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott, CEO, and Mona Westhaver, President, the company’s mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.