Uncasville, CT July 10, 2014 – The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Leslie Digital Imaging (LDI) are proud to announce the formation of a new joint venture, KÔTA. KÔTA is a Mohegan term meaning “close association”, a best practice representing both parent companies’ commitments to people, customer service and a cornerstone of the new business. KÔTA, a Mohegan LDI Enterprise has been recognized by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council as a bona fide Minority Business Enterprise, serving the New England region with a product portfolio of emerging digital technologies for copy, scan, send, managed print, production print, document workflow and visual communications.

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The Mohegan Tribe is a successful, well-established Connecticut-based employer, and understands the need to diversify its business portfolio to evolve with a constantly changing economic landscape. LDI, one of the largest independent digital office technology providers in the country, has enjoyed tremendous success integrating best-of-breed products and services for an impressive array of organizations and corporations that need to maintain a competitive advantage.

Kevin Brown “Red Eagle”, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, stated, “The Tribe carefully studied this market and is excited about the opportunity. LDI and the Mohegan Tribe share the same vision and business philosophy, which ensures a successful business relationship. We have also secured a team of talented account executives and experienced technicians who share an enthusiasm for this business segment. This opportunity is the fourth to be announced by the Tribe since May and reflects our Tribe’s commitment to its non-gaming business diversification strategy and job creation in the region.”

Jerry Blaine, CEO and Founder of LDI indicated, “KOTA represents the long envisioned opportunity for LDI to deliver its unique value proposition in digital office technology directly to the New England marketplace. KÔTA will be able to execute on opportunities in government and commercial markets that are currently underserved.

The partnership brings together two entities that have enjoyed sustained business success by delivering the finest client experience.”

About The Mohegan Tribe

The Mohegan Tribe is a sovereign, federally-recognized Indian Nation in Uncasville, Connecticut, with its own constitution and government. Since the opening of the world-class casino resort Mohegan Sun in 1996, the Mohegan Tribe has grown to be a successful, well established Connecticut-based employer, and has created a major economic engine for the state of Connecticut. It has now launched a business diversification arm to expand its business portfolio and evolve with a constantly changing economic landscape. For more information about the Mohegan Tribe, its government, heritage and contribution to American history, please visit our website at

http://www.mohegan.nsn.us.

About LDI Color ToolBox

LDI Color ToolBox is one of the largest and most highly regarded providers of digital copy, scan, send, print, color graphics solutions and document management technology in the country. With over 240 employees, LDI attributes its success to its independent dealer status, the ability to evolve with changing technology, the ability to integrate best-of-breed technology to an extremely loyal customer base and the carefully selected industry manufacturers that it partners with. Over the last five years, LDI has acquired, grown and/or expanded its direct sales and service operations in New York, New Jersey, Southern California, and has continued to grow its national presence. For more information about LDI’s digital product portfolio, service and support, please visit the company’s web site at www.myLDI.com.