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Small Business Person of the Year
Kina Kim, President and CEO
Harvard Design and Mapping Co., Inc.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
April 1, 2006 - Volume VII, Number 4

In 1988 Kija Kim founded Harvard Design and Mapping Co., Inc., a leader in the development of advanced geospatial technology including real-time, multi-hazard portfolio analysis. With offices in Cambridge, Mass., and Arlington, VA., HDM provides state-of-the-art, location-based technology services, software and technology to Fortune 1000 businesses and federal, state and local governments worldwide. HDM’s Government Solutions Division has provided over 20 U.S. federal government agencies, including DHS/FEMA’s $1 billion Flood Map Modernization Program, with leading-edge software, systems integration and geospatial data management services. One of the first GIS consulting companies in the united State, HDM’s innovative, solutions-based approach maximizes decision support while enhancing business intelligence. W. Estella Johnson, Director of Economic Development for the City of Cambridge, nominated Kija Kim for this award.

HDM received a $240,000 SBA guaranteed loan in 1992 and won six contracts totaling $3 million while they were in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

As a further sign of its success, HDM was acquired by the First American Corporation (NTSE: FAF) on March 1, 2006

First American Acquires Harvard Design and Mapping Company, Inc.

HDM Technology Enhances Data Intelligence for First American Flood Data Services Customers

Press Release
March 23, 2006

First American Real Estate Information Services, Inc., a subsidiary of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), announced today that it has acquired Harvard Design and Mapping Company, Inc. (HDM), a leading provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to businesses and governments worldwide. Terms of the acquisition, which closed March 1, 2006, were not disclosed.

“HDM will strengthen our ability to use GIS technology solutions to help our clients effectively handle their flood risk and data management needs,” said Barry M. Sando, president of The First American Corporation’s Mortgage Information and Services Group. “The combination of First American’s superior data and analytics and HDM’s high quality GIS software, technology and services will provide both companies’ clients with an outstanding array of benefits.”

GIS technology includes computer platforms that are capable of assembling, storing, manipulating and displaying geographically referenced information. GIS helps governments and businesses make better decisions and solve problems by understanding past, present and future scenarios, and are especially useful in land-use planning decisions.

The combination of HDM’s InsMap™ natural hazard analysis and portfolio monitoring product with First American’s flood risk products will create a comprehensive picture of any property’s risk exposure in real-time and integrated with sophisticated GIS-based models.

HDM’s founders, Kija Kim and James Aylward, as well as chief technology officer Dr. Wei Du and senior vice president David Chadwick, will remain with the company.

“We look forward to working within the First American family of companies to provide enhanced products and services to our combined client base,” said Kim. “Working within the largest real estate data company in the world gives HDM a great advantage in providing superior products and services to existing and new clients in government and industry.”

About The First American Corporation

The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a FORTUNE 500® company that traces its history to 1889, is America’s largest provider of business information. First American combines advanced analytics with its vast data resources to supply businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people’s lives, such as getting a job, renting an apartment, buying a car or house, securing a mortgage and opening or buying a business. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within five primary business segments, including: Title Insurance and Services, Specialty Insurance, Mortgage Information, Property Information, and Risk Mitigation and Business Solutions—a new segment that the company formed in 2005 by combining its Credit Information and Screening Information segments. With revenues of $8.1 billion in 2005, First American has approximately 2,100 offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about the company and an archive of its press releases can be found at www.firstam.com.

About Harvard Design and Mapping, Inc.

Founded in 1988, HDM is a leader in the development of advanced geospatial technology including real-time, multi-hazard portfolio analysis. With offices in Cambridge, Mass., and Arlington, Va., HDM provides state-of-the-art, location-based technology services, software and technology to FORTUNE 1000® businesses and federal, state and local governments worldwide. HDM’s Government Solutions Division has provided over 20 U.S. federal government agencies, including DHS/FEMA’s Flood Map Modernization Program, with leading-edge software, systems integration and geospatial data management services. One of the first GIS consulting companies in the United States, HDM’s innovative, solutions-based approach maximizes decision support while enhancing business intelligence. For more information please contact Jim Aylward at (703) 224-1414 x211, or visit www.hdm.com

HDM Appoints David Chadwick as Senior Vice President - Senior Technology Executive to lead new Government Solutions Division

ARLINGTON, VA, January 3, 2006 - HDM has appointed David L. Chadwick to the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of HDM's new Government Solutions Division (GSD). Chadwick comes to HDM with extensive experience leading the development of advanced internet and software technology solutions in the commercial and public sector.

Chadwick was previously CEO of Priority Telecom, NV, Amsterdam, a $120M public European technology and telecommunications company, focused on B2B corporate voice & network data services. Following a successful Initial Public Offering on the EuroNext stock exchange, he successfully directed the development and launch of next-generation internet and ASP-based products while substantively improving Priority's profitability. Previously, Chadwick was Chief Operating Officer for telecom startup Cignal Global Corporation of Cambridge, MA, helping it to grow to $50M in annual revenues prior to its acquisition by UPC. As the Senior Manager of National Infrastructure Programs at Raytheon Corporation in Lexington, MA, he led Raytheon's business unit charged with identifying commercial opportunities for the deployment of dual-use technologies within developing countries.

Chadwick retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1997 as Colonel and Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO). His major military assignments included command of the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity; and the Naval Information Systems Management Command within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Acquisition and Development.

HDM's President and CEO, Kija Kim, said "Dave brings clear leadership skills and advanced technology knowledge to HDM. We have known Dave for almost 10 years and are extremely pleased that he has agreed to join our management team."

"HDM has seen excellent growth in its government and commercial markets, and I see enormous upside potential being realized through a heightened focus on select strategic government markets," said Chadwick. "I look forward to helping the company launch its new Government Solutions Division and promoting HDM's advanced software development capabilities in support of mission critical requirements within federal, state and local government markets."

HDM Provides FEMA Hurricane Mapping Support

September 26, 2005 ... For over twelve years, HDM has provided GIS support for FEMA's flood mapping program. Now, following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, HDM has once again responded to FEMA's needs for GIS expertise.

HDM staff is working round the clock with FEMA staff at the Mapping Analysis Center (MAC) to provide essential GIS and mapping services. Maps are being developed that provide vital information on the extent of damage. FEMA management and staff use this data to distribute resources and coordinate with other federal and state agencies and organizations. HDM is a subcontractor to Michael Baker Engineering for this effort.

HDM is proud to help support the efforts of FEMA following these catastrophic events. To view hurricane-related maps produced at the MAC, visit http://www.gismaps.fema.gov/ and to learn more about flood zones in your neighborhood, visit the HDM developed site http://www.hazardmaps.gov/atlas.php.

HDM Announces Damage Analysis Reports for Properties Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

September 26, 2005 - HDM announces the introduction of its Damage Analysis Report. This tool is designed to help insurers assess property losses following a natural disaster. HDM's Damage Analysis Report is proving to be particularly valuable to insurers in responding to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, homeowners look to their insurers to quickly assess individual property damage. However, in the case of Katrina, access to many of the ravaged areas is restricted. Insurance adjusters are unable to begin the process easing financial burden of the homeowners- losses.

With HDM's Damage Analysis Report, insurers can begin the damage assessment process remotely by simply emailing their potentially affected insured property addresses to HDM. For each address, HDM's Damage Analysis Report provides pre- and post-event satellite images overlaid with FEMA's official damage analysis data (flooding, satuartion, wind damage) from remote sensing.

For more information about HDM's Damage Analysis Report, contact, Clinton Libbey at 703-224-1414 x237 or clinton@hdm.com.

HazardMaps.gov Surpasses the 3.5 Million Hit Mark; Katrina and Rita Site Hits almost 500,000

September 26, 2005 ... HazardMaps.gov, the public hazard data access site developed by HDM for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has reached a momentous milestone. The site passed the 3.5 million hit mark. Traffic on the site has increased dramatically since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast of the United States in August and September, 2005.

Launched in May 2002, HazardMaps.gov has over 2,000 unique data layers of static and real time information from around the world. It is the leading internet portal for multi-hazard mapping and information.

We invite you to join the hundreds of thousands of users who have already visited www.HazardMaps.gov, and explore its exciting capabilities.

Contact HDM

Headquarters
125 CambridgePark Drive, 3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02140 USA
Telephone 617-354-0100
Fax 617-868-6855

Arlington (Rosslyn), VA Office
1601 N. Kent St., Suite 1102
Arlington (Rosslyn), VA 22209-2105 USA
Telephone 703-224-1414
Fax 703-224-1818