Fintech Wins Governor's Diversification Award for Innovation

Tampa,Fla. - September 17, 2009 - Fintech received the Governor's Business Diversification Award for Innovation. Fintech competed against other Florida companies, organizations, universities and colleges in similarly sized markets. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional contributions toward statewide economic diversification through job creation and distinctive community involvement and investment.

Governor Charlie Crist presented the award on Tuesday at the Governor's Club in Tallahassee. Enterprise Florida sponsors and coordinates this annual program. Fintech will also be acknowledged during Florida's yearly Industry Appreciation Week (September 14-18), which promotes outstanding accomplishments made by the state's businesses. "This award acknowledges the success of a business leader whose accomplishments have benefited our economy," said Enterprise Florida President & CEO John Adams Jr. "Therefore, Industry Appreciation Week and the awards program celebrate the exemplary efforts and the attributes displayed by this company."

Fintech was chosen for demonstrating a commitment to creating jobs for Floridians, increasing capital investment and promoting corporate citizenship. Florida's business leaders are the source of our state's success, contributing to the well-being of our citizens today and laying the foundations for tomorrow's prosperity. Governer's Award

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a partnership between Florida's business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida. Headquartered in Orlando, EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better-paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. In pursuit of its mission, EFI works closely with a statewide network of economic development partners and is funded both by the State of Florida and by private-sector businesses.

Fintech, located at 7702 Woodland Center Blvd. Suite 50, Tampa 33614, is the only company operating nationwide, whose services allow retailers purchasing alcohol to pay their distributors electronically rather than with cash, check or money order. Fintech is currently processing over 165,000 relationships and is approved in all 50 states. For more information on Fintech, log on to www.fintech.net or call 813-288-1980. Media contact is Alexandra Schlesinger, at 813-288-1980 ext.267 or marketing@fintech.net