December 2008
 


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Pitcher of Nectar Distributing

Pitcher of Nectar Distributing was founded by Andrew Grady and Tony Piccini in 2007. These two long-time friends from South Burlington, Vermont were fortunate to experience the New England Craft Beer Revolution. After following different paths, Tony and Andrew were reunited in Arizona and through their passion for Craft Beer, they found themselves one night over a pint at Papago Brewing Co.,
wondering why the Craft Beers they enjoyed were not available in Arizona. Pitcher of Nectar was born!

While coming from different professional backgrounds, Tony and Andrew's skills, passion and experience create a unique approach which allows Pitcher of Nectar to provide the personal touch your products require.

Andrew's 18 years of experience managing the technical side of a large VW Dealership brings innovation and an analytical approach to Pitcher of Nectar.

Tony's 13 years of experience in finance and advertising
brings a creative, business minded approach to Pitcher of Nectar.

With our balance of experience and our passion for craft producers, we will create the perfect environment for your products to stand out above all others. We vow to provide the best service, information and the finest craft beer and beverages available to the Arizona market.

Pitcher of Nectar is ready to assist you, are you ready for Pitcher of Nectar?

Please visit our website for more information:
http://www.pitcherofnectar.com

We recently joined the Fintech program and look forward to helping our customers process electronically. As new members of Fintech, we will provide our suppliers with more options to reach the core craft consumer while allowing our customers the ease of processing electronic invoices.

Tony Piccini
Owner


Flores Mexican Restaurant

Bienvenidos, and welcome to Flores Mexican Restaurant where you will be treated like family. Serving up fine Mexican cuisine has been a family business since Jose Flores was a little boy. It all started with Jose's Dad. He helped open up Serrano's restaurant many moons ago. The restaurant business has been in the family's blood for so many years that even some of the dishes are named after family members. Presently, Flores has three different locations. The restaurant I had the pleasure of dining at was their newest location in Four Points at 7900 FM 620 North, Suite 100 inside the shopping center where the Home Depot is located.

Once inside the place, you won't be able to help but notice how hopping the place is with business. The waitress came and promptly seated us. New chic modern lighting hangs over each table. An enticing, beautiful bar sits across the room and invites patrons to come sit a spell. Order up a cold one and sit and chat with some of the locals. For dinner we decided on the fajita nachos. The ($8.99) plate is served with chicken or beef fajita meat and topped with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos. The nachos were spicy and delicious. This is a dish you might want to share or have as an appetizer/sneak preview to one of Flores Platos Mexicanos. Flores also serves a scrumptious breakfast of various egg dishes and traditional chorizo Mexicano breakfast plates every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flores no longer offers catering due to their huge influx of business. But don't forget you can still order food to go for those nights you just want to take something home. But don't sit home, it's more fun to dine out.

After our yummy main course we ordered the out of this world flan. The flan was extremely creamy. It melts in your mouth like a sweet, pudding-like custard. The ($2.59) delicacy was the perfect ending to a filling meal. I've always been a flan lover, but now I am a flan nut. Warning! Don't try to share this dessert! You will end up fighting over it for sure. This was the most incredible dessert I have ever had. Heed my words, don't leave without dessert, or you will truly be missing out!

You're sure to miss out if you don't try this place and all the other locations. One of the other two restaurants is located in Lakeway at 1310 FM 620 South, (512-263-9546). The third restaurant is located in Oak Hill at 6705 West HWY 290, (512-892-4845). For more information about their newest restaurant at Four Points, call (512-996-9636).

We chose Fintech because we wanted to eliminate all check writing!!!

Gonzalo Flores
Owner


Shot's Main Event

Main Event is an expanding, Texas-based company that started in 1998 and currently operates eight family entertainment centers in Lewisville, Grapevine, Plano, Fort Worth, Shenandoah, and Austin with newly opened locations in Webster and Lubbock. The company will open its' ninth location in Frisco in January 2008.

Main Event's family entertainment centers house a variety of amenities to entertain any age group, including bowling, billiards, laser tag, games, full-service bars, sound systems, great food, and big-screen televisions. We are party specialists for corporate events, teambuilding, employee appreciation events, birthdays, lock-ins, youth groups, youth packages, bar and bat mitzvahs, post-prom, post-graduation and the ultimate party ... RENT THE EVENT! With the variety of attractions, extensive meal selections and custom-order buffets, there is always plenty of action and something sure to please everyone in your group!

Main Event can be found on the web at www.maineventusa.net.

Main Event has selected Fintech to help with cash management as we grow our business. The transition to Fintech has been seamless, from all levels of our business. We look forward to a long relationship with Fintech.

Brian Lindly
Assistant Controller


Tiger Sushi

Tiger Sushi recently opened their second location in the greater Minneapolis area to rave reviews after their tremendous success at their first location in the Mall of America. Customers at the first location have created a cult like following, frequently commenting that the atmosphere is sophisticated and contemporary with bold creations ranging from Indonesian tropical to Southwest Chiles and Lime.

The new Tiger Sushi was created to provide an arena for Chef J.R. and some of his top chefs to truly showcase their unique style of Sushi and their spontaneous in-the-moment "cheffing." The nearly legendary influence of Chef J.R. will charm you with his playful genius as he creates - on an individual basis - a food experience that comes to life in his mind as he is working. In one meal, he crosses from sushi to the grill to sauté pan. He'll combine flavors from Asia to Mediterranean to the Islands of Indonesia.

Tiger Sushi is excited to continue the relationship with Fintech as we expand our horizons. Their program has integrated into our system flawlessly, and we look forward to working with them at Tiger Sushi II.

Sara Boysen
Controller


Charley's Boat House

"A Tradition of Excellence"

While in Fort Myers Beach, stop by Charley's Boat House. We want you to feel at home. That's why we bake our bread daily, make all our own desserts and cut our meats. This hands-on approach means only the best is available for you, our guests.

From the moment you enter Charley's, you know you are in for a great dining experience. Your hostess will make you feel welcome!

Charley's has been a local favorite for over a quarter century. That's because we are dedicated to preparing the finest fresh seafood and highest quality Certified Angus Midwestern Beef available. Our chefs will delight you with their artistry in enhancing the flavor of your selection with the finest herbs and spices.

We have chosen Fintech to process payment for our alcohol deliveries for the data that we will be able to utilize to help us run our business more efficiently.

www.boathousegrill.net 239-765-4800, 6241 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931

Michael Stanton
Owner


Superior Cellars LLC / Chesapeake Winery

Welcome to Carafe of Hampton Roads! The first of its kind Micro-Winery, right here in Chesapeake Virginia.

Carafe is a Federally and State licensed Winery. We offer over thirty different wine varietals using juice from the finest grape growing regions of the world to produce our wine. Best of all, we welcome you to create your Private Label for your restaurant or store! There's no end to the possibilities!

This past year, Carafe has branched out to the wholesale market and through our exclusive distributor have been able to provide local quality wine at a great value. We offer several varietals with our Local label, but more and more restaurants are using their own brand of wine with great success.

If you're in the area, stop in and take home a Chardonnay or a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon for dinner. Pick-up a quick wine gift basket to bring to your next dinner party. Find that someone who has everything, a unique wine related gift.

We recently got on board Fintech for an efficient way to process payment on our deliveries to some of our retailers.

Robert Miller
Owner


3 Tears Wine Company, LLC

Who is 3 Tears Wine Company?

In today's age, we find ourselves easily accepting the idea of being just a customer, just a number, and expecting no personal attention from companies with which we do business. Realizing this, 3 Tears has found its niche, paying close, personal attention to each customer's needs, and holding ourselves accountable for the success of each customers' sales.

A year and a half ago, I decided to grow my own wine distributorship. Having worked 30+ years in retail management with D&W, Kroger and Harding's, I have an in-depth understanding of the expectations from each side of the business. Also working 3+ years for an Anheuser-Busch distributor, I understand the importance of flexible and timely deliveries, appropriate order sizes, and how to determine demand. I have used my experience to hire and train an excellent staff, including a marketing and education director, a sommelier, a chef and an events coordinator.

Aside from great staff and experience, 3 Tears Wine Company offers the distinguishing, small-business guarantee of attention. Your account will be personally important to us.

Support local business:

As the economy continues to suffer, it becomes more and more necessary to purchase locally. 3 Tears currently carries all varieties from the Round Barn winery, Baroda, MI, including wine and dessert wine and we are the sole distributor for the Round Barn brewery, offering popular craft brews also from Baroda, MI. We are the sole distributor for Free Run Cellars which offers many unique and upscale varieties of wine out of Berrien Springs, MI. 3 Tears may also provide DiVine vodka; locally produced, estate vodka made entirely from grapes, right in Baroda, MI.

Pleasing the majority:

As wine lovers, we appreciate the wonderful products offered across the globe and understand the goal to provide something for everyone. In addition to the local products we offer, 3 Tears Wine Company also distributes wines from around the world. We currently offer products from various regions including: Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Oregon, California, Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin.

Selecting wines from around the world, we are particular about the quality of products that we offer. Distributing only from small wineries and breweries, we have many personal relations with the various winemakers and vintners. This allows us detailed information on the origin and care of each wine, as well as tasting notes straight from the winemaker. We are pleased to offer this same information to our customers and yours via signs, sale flyers and websites, adding value to the products that you will offer.

Simply stated, we are a small company with vast experience and ambition. Distributing a large variety of well-chosen products, we understand that we have a mutual aspiration: pleasing your customers.

3 Tears focuses on flexibility, high efficiency and a good work ethic amongst our staff, in order to provide exceptional service to our customers.

We have recently joined Fintech as an efficient way to process payments for our deliveries to our retailers.

Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you!

2650 US Highway 31 N., Niles, MI 49120
Ph: 800.417.9480, Fax: 269.683.2196, www.3tearswine.com

Keith Schoenleber, Owner

Gambino Wine Imports

Gambino Wine Imports, the North Carolina based EXCLUSIVE IMPORTER of Gambino Wine to the USA, takes great pride in the quality of our award winning wines. We also genuinely enjoy wine. We believe that wine exists to provide pleasure and to inspire a sense of discovery in new tastes and worlds.

We joined Fintech to help streamline our accounting and invoice processing.

Our Wines:

BALLARI

In Sicilian dialect means to dance. The Mediterranean Tastes and charm of Sicily dance inside this wonderful wine characterized by a ruby red color, a pleasant taste as well as the scents of the red fruit and dog rose. Species of grape: Nero D' Avola and Nerello Mascalese.

SUNARI

In Sicilian dialect means to sing. The Sounds as well as the tastes of the fine, beautiful and elegant Sicily, with its vivid color and persistent scent, are contained inside this wine having a fresh character and a full and finely fruity taste. Species of Grape: Inzolia and Catarratto.

JUCARI

In Sicilian dialect Jucari stands for Playing. Species of Grape: Carricante and Catarratto Etna DOC.

SAUTARI

In Sicilian dialect Sautari stands for Jumping. Species of Grape: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio Etna DOC.

ALICANTE RED

COLOUR: ruby red with violet reflections
PERFUME: Articulate with scents of rose and raspberry
TASTE: Intense, warm, slightly tannic.

CANTARI RED

COLOUR: intense ruby red with violet tints
PERFUME: intense and persistent with berry inkling
TASTE: structured, full-bodied and velvety with vanilla and "goudron" inkling.

TIFEO RED

COLOUR: ruby red nearly dark red when mellow
PERFUME: fruity (underbrush)with a herbaceous tone
TASTE: with a good structure and a strong taste, it reveals soft tannins and a fruity aftertaste.

CANTARI WHITE

COLOUR: straw yellow with reflection of green
PERFUME: wisteria and broom with a note of green apple
TASTE: of great personality, harmonic. It shows the palate a tonic structure with scents of fruit

FEU D' O WHITE

COLOUR: light straw-colored with golden tints
PERFUME: persistent and elegant with fruit inkling
TASTE: fresh, full-bodied and delicately fruity

TIFEO WHITE

COLOUR: bright straw-colored
PERFUME: of citrus fruits and apples with floral inkling of orange blossom, mimosa and Etna genista
TASTE: fresh, dry, with a winning but not excessive acidity and a fruity aftertaste of Etna apples.

155 Alexis Lucia Road, Alexis, NC 28006, 704-231-8783, www.gambinowineimports.com

Giovanni and Crystal Gambino
Owners



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