Financial Information Technologies, Inc. Named America's Small Business of the Year by U.S. Chamber

Tampa-Based Financial Services Provider Presented Award at America's Small Business Summit 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C.—At America's Small Business Summit 2010 today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Financial Information Technologies, Inc. (Fintech) with the Small Business of the Year 2010 Award. The award honors the Tampa-based financial services provider for showcasing exemplary business practices in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business and financial planning.

"Times are tough but Fintech has shown us that great businesses can weather a storm and still be successful," said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. "Fintech may be a small business but it has made an enormous impact."

From the U.S. Chamber's seventy-five Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners, seven regional finalists were selected from across the country. Fintech received the final award today during a luncheon at America's Small Business Summit 2010.

America's Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam's Club, pays tribute to companies showcasing exemplary business practices in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business and financial planning.

Since 1991, Fintech has offered electronic fund and data transfers for alcohol retailers nationwide. Led by company CEO Scott Riley, Fintech serves 1,300 distributors nationwide, including grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and wholesale retailers. As the only company certified in all 50 U.S. states to offer this service, the business manages over 175,000 retailer-distributor relationships, resulting in electronic transfers of $40-$80 million daily. Visit Fintech's website at: www.fintech.net.

More information on the award and America's Small Business Summit is available at: www.uschambersummit.com.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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