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Sierra Systems Group Inc., a leading information technology and consulting services company, and Manatron, Inc., a global leader in integrated property tax and records management software, today announced the two companies have entered into a partnering agreement. Together the companies will promote and integrate their enterprise-level property tax solution for state and local governments.

Manatron is Featured on WOOD News Radio 1300's Clearly Community Segment Clearly Community highlights West Michigan's Growing Companies and Manatron Makes the List Manatron was featured on WOOD News Radio 1300's Clearly Community segment, featuring growing West Michigan businesses.

Advanced digital technology makes document creation, usage and storage quicker and easier than ever before. But the very fact that digital documents can be easily copied, stored and transmitted through multiple communication channels raises obvious security questions. Federal, state and local governments -- as well as the private organizations that work with them -- regularly collect and store private, personal and sensitive information, including military or police intelligence and municipal archives of birth certificates. It is imperative that these agencies can quickly and efficiently receive and distribute this information safely to the public and authorized individuals.

Five months ago, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom stood with President Obama’s Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra and myself to announce Open311 API to the world. It was a historic moment for government technology with several large cities pledging to adopt a standard API. Our vision at the time was to empower the technological community to create a whole new generation of civic apps. Today, that has become a reality. Here are five apps for city hall.

Counties Utilizing Manatron Software are Certified by Indiana DLGF Client Sites Comply with State Legislative Requirements for Property Assessment Software Under the new Indiana Uniform Property Tax Management System administrative rule (50 IAC 23), set by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), all Indiana counties were required, by the end of June, 2010, to have uniform, common and integrated property tax management systems certified by the state. Specifically the  law stipulates that “The complete software system currently in use by county officials—assessor, auditor and treasurer—must meet certain performance benchmarks related to the administration of the property tax assessment and billing process.”

Manatron Ensures Protection of All Property Records for Parke CountyBackfile Conversion Services and Secure Off-Site Storage Also Help With Indiana State Law Compliance

Product News: New eREET (Electronic Real Estate Excise Tax) Product in Washington!Manatron's eREET (Electronic Real Estate Excise Tax) product allows approved adopters to transmit Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits (REETA) within an eRecording batch for subsequent processing, registration and payment collection through county agencies.

Manatron, Inc., a global leader in integrated property tax and records management software for state and local governments, today announced its acquisition of Grapevine, Texas-based Beyond Appraisal.  Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The acquisition reflects Manatron’s continued expansion in and commitment to the Texas market, bringing the company’s total number of Texas clients to 34.  It also effectively doubles the number of Texas parcels Manatron’s software manages to nearly four million.

It may have slowed down calculation of Vanderburgh County property tax bills last year, but the county's conversion to an integrated property tax management software system may get some recognition soon.The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance reports that a testing vendor has indicated it will recommend the county receive certification that its system meets state requirements.The conversion from a mainframe Cobalt system to Windows-based software provided by Portage, Mich.-based Manatron Inc. began in 2008, necessitating months of training for employees of the county auditor's and treasurer's offices.

Santa Barbara County Selects Manatron’s GRM Software SolutionCounty Becomes Manatron’s Second GRM Tax Customer in California

Multiple Counties Using Manatron Software are Certified by Indiana DLGFClient Sites Comply with State Legislative Requirements for Property Assessment SoftwareManatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, property tax and assessment management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it is the first software company in Indiana to have multiple client counties utilizing property tax and assessment management software certified by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).

Manatron GRM Integrated Solutions: Improve Staff Efficiencies for Gwinnett CountyPartnership Enhances Ability To React To Legislation and Provide Services To Citizens

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Manatron Helps Nevada County React To Legislation That Adds Complexity To Tax BillsGRM Tax Automates Tasks and Streamlines Tax-Bill Corrections

Manatron Provides Improved Office Efficiencies That Lead To Reduced Operating Costs For Indiana County Integration of Property Appraisal and Tax Billing Solutions In 2010 Will Lead To Additional Process Efficiencies and Improved Service For Citizens

Manatron Announces Contract with Denver Metropolitan Area Consortium for GRM Suite of Property Software SolutionsConsortium includes Counties of Jefferson and Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver and the Cities of Broomfield and DenverPORTAGE, MI — March 23, 2010 - Manatron, Inc., a global leader in providing enterprise-level property tax and records management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it has received implementation contracts from three major jurisdictions in the Denver based Property Taxation Officials of Colorado (PTOC) consortium for its GRM® suite of integrated property tax software and related professional services. Beginning this month, Manatron, PTOC and the PTOC member counties of Arapahoe, Jefferson, and the City and County of Broomfield, will be integrating critical business processes such as property appraisal, GIS, property tax billing and collection.

St. Charles County, Missouri Signs Contract with Manatron, Inc.County becomes Manatron’s first GRM customer in MissouriPORTAGE, MI — February 18, 2009 - Manatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, enterprise-level property tax and records management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it has received a contract from St. Charles County, Missouri for its GRM® suite of integrated property tax software and related professional services. This project includes the installation of Manatron’s GRM Tax and eGovernment solutions.  The installation of GRM Tax will allow the County full integration of critical County business processes such as property appraisal, GIS, and property tax billing and collection as well as the public eGovernment interface. With two other large jurisdiction clients in the State – Clay and Jackson Counties – St. Charles County becomes Manatron’s first GRM customer in Missouri.

Manatron Announces Implementation of 21 Counties on GRM Tax in MinnesotaGRM Tax Now in Live Production for 22 Minnesota CountiesManatron, Inc. a global leader in providing integrated, enterprise-level property tax and records management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it has recently installed its GRM Tax solution in 21 Counties as part of its contract with the MCCC (Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative) consortium in Minnesota. Currently, 22 total Counties are now running GRM Tax in the State of Minnesota.The most recent implementations have taken place over the last six months. Counties included in these 21 go-lives are: Brown, Washington [Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul], Nicollet, Carver, Scott, Stearns, Roseau, Lake of Woods, Rice, Mower, Clearwater, Polk, Becker, Wright, Clay, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Morrison, Ramsey [St. Paul] and Hubbard. The population of these Counties is over 1.5 million and the Manatron GRM Tax solution will manage more than 750,000 combined parcels. 

Manatron Adding Over 100 Jobs at their Portage, MI HeadquartersNew jobs a result of Manatron adding new Redaction and Backfile Conversion businessPORTAGE, MI — November 19, 2009 - Manatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, enterprise-level property tax and records management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it is adding over 100 new contract positions to the Company at its headquarters in Portage, Michigan. This addition will more than double the current amount of employees at this facility to nearly 200.

Manatron, Inc. Recognized on the Everything Channel Fast Growth 50 Up-And-Comers ListCompany Experiences Significant Gains in Revenue through both Organic Growth and Strategic AcquisitionsNovember 12, 2009; Portage, MI – Manatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, enterprise-level records management and property software solutions for state and local governments, today announced that it has been recognized by Everything Channel on the Fast Growth 50 Up-And-Comers list, an exclusive list of technology integrators, VARs, resellers and consultants that have experienced above-average sales growth.The Fast Growth 50 Up-And-Comers is a listing of IT solution providers that experienced above-average sales growth between 2006 and 2008. This exclusive group includes companies that reported revenue increases of between 20 percent and 54 percent.Over the past several years, Manatron revenues have grown from $40 million to nearly $75 million. This success has come through both organic growth and the strategic acquisition of various firms in the industry. 

MN County introduces new property tax management system Manatron installed in Washington County, MN   The system was developed in conjunction with 25 other counties, who are among approximately 50 counties in the Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative. It was

Kansas News October 2009   In this month's newsletter Director's Message New Election Results Module The City Section Software Tips for our Municipal Customers How to Log Your Support Call Happy Retirement to Joyce Nelson Click here to view.

Company to join Manatron’s InfiniTec Division

First Property Tax Software to Be Certified for Indiana

Palm Beach County, Florida Contracts with Manatron for its GRM® Tax Property Tax Collection Software Solution Manatron’s 26th Customer in Florida, first GRM contract win Printable Version  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CONTACT Rachel Bryant, Director of Marketing Manatron, Inc. (269)

Manatron announces contract with Santa Cruz County, California for its GRM® suite of Integrated Property Management software First GRM contract win in California   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Rachel Bryant, Director of Marketing Manatron, Inc. (269) 567 2900    rachel.bryant@manatron.com 

Price County is located in north central Wisconsin. With a population of approximately 16,000 and a 28,000 parcel count, the County boasts abundant forest land along with over 18,000 acres of water. Recreation activities such as hunting, fishing and hiking are widely popular throughout the County.