WEST PALM BEACH, FL (May 2005) - EmbroidMe, full-service, custom embroidery, promotional products and screen-printing apparel franchise along with SIGN*A*RAMA contributes $35,000 to the Countess’ Challenge Grant for the Countess Henrietta de Hoernle Student Life Center at Northwood University.

“We are extremely excited to be doing our part by helping raising capital for the building of a student facility that will educate and support nearly 1,000 students,” says Ray Titus, president of EmbroidMe and SIGN*A*RAMA. “As a veteran franchise system of nearly 20 years, it is imperative that we support this entrepreneurial college that helps students realize their dreams of one day owning a successful business. Also, we are excited that every dollar raised in this building campaign will be matched dollar for dollar by Countess de Hoernle,” Titus adds.

The 47,000 square foot Student Life Center will serve as the first official home to Northwood’s Seahawk Volleyball team. The facility will be the largest building on campus, providing a venue for the women’s volleyball team and for the new men’s and women’s basketball programs. In addition, the facility will allow NU to host a variety of special events.

EmbroidMe provides a full-range of comprehensive embroidery and promotional products at more than 250 convenient retail locations in over 10 countries worldwide.

Northwood University is a private institution specializing in management and entrepreneurial education. Northwood emphasizes the importance of free enterprise and a market-based economy, as well as the strong connection between business and the arts in its master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs.