1996

HGO.Net, a division of HGO Technology, Inc., has recently expanded its Internet Services to include most of Wetzel and Tyler counties. Businesses and individuals located in New Martinsville, Paden City, Sistersville and surrounding areas that access the 337 exchange are now able to connect to the Internet utilizing a local phone number provided by HGO.Net. A toll-free number (800-832-7776) is available for
calling to subscribe to the service. HGO.Net's services are now available in most of the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and adjacent Ohio cities.

HGO Technology, headquartered in Wheeling, WV, is celebrating 13 years in business. HGO was established to perform computerization consulting, software development & network engineering and currently has about 80 employees in 3 locations.

HGO.Net was formed in 1996 to provide comprehensive Internet services to the Ohio Valley. It uses advanced equipment that provides unmatched reliability and complete, high-quality Internet solutions. Advanced 56K technologies are supported. Free
technical support is available 7 days a week until 9 P.M. User training seminars are offered for clients at no charge.

HGO has extensive experience designing and developing web sites and can host client’s web sites on equipment located at HGO’S offices. On-line Ordering Systems and Internet Database Systems can be designed by HGO’s team of Internet consultants.

The efforts of this high technology company at providing superior service have been recognized by various government, commercial and professional agencies. Some of the honors are summarized below:

1994 – Selected as one of West Virginia’s 10 Best Businesses by the WV State Journal
1997 – HGO founders received the Ernst & Young WV Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award
1998-1999 – HGO’s President was appointed by the Governor to serve on the WV Science & Technology Advisory Council

HGO’s clients include:

Bayer Corporation
Doolin Security Savings Bank
WesBanco
Snyder & Hassig Law Offices
J. C. Mensore Distributor