SAN DIEGO, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) and the
United States Chamber of Commerce today announced a two-year partnership to
improve access to technology solutions to small businesses across the United
States. Under the agreement, Gateway will provide Chamber members with
discounts on Gateway(TM) desktop and notebook PCs, servers, select accessories
and training. Chamber members also will have access to a dedicated toll-free
number and custom Web site for easy purchasing and tracking.
"More than ever, growing businesses today rely on cutting-edge technology
to succeed," said Thomas Donohue, president and chief executive officer of the
United States Chamber of Commerce. "Gateway's ability to deliver high-quality
products, superior customer service, custom capabilities and personalized
local support through 300 Gateway Country stores across the U.S. provides our
members with a turn-key solution for all their computing needs."
The United States Chamber of Commerce is comprised of 150,000 companies,
2,800 state and local chambers and 850 trade associations. More than
96 percent of members are small businesses with 100 or fewer employees. The
2,800 state and local chambers represent more than three million businesses
and organizations of every size, sector and region. Within the next 30 days,
state and local chambers that are part of the United States Chamber
organization can take advantage of the Gateway Participation Program, which
gives regional chambers the ability to develop local programs for their
members.
"Gateway Country stores deliver a unique combination of local experts and
industry-leading products and services," said Ted Waitt, chairman and chief
executive officer, Gateway. "Partnering with the United States Chamber of
Commerce allows us to deliver this one-of-a-kind personalized service to more
small businesses, so they can get the most out of their technology
investment."
With almost 300 Business Solution Centers in Gateway Country(R) stores
nationwide, businesses can try out the latest technology with hands-on demos,
expert advice, free technology seminars and even free on-site technology
consultation. Gateway's wide range of technology solutions includes training,
financing, e-business services and more.
For more information about Gateway's partnership with the United States
Chamber of Commerce and solutions for small business clients, call
1-800-GATEWAY, click http://www.gateway.com or come into one of the company's
300 Gateway Country stores.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW), ranked 194 on the Fortune 500(R), focuses on building
lifelong relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and
government and education institutions by helping customers meet all their
technology needs. Founded in 1985, Gateway is considered the most admired
American company in the Computers and Office Equipment industry according to a
Fortune Magazine survey(1) and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for
first-time home computer purchases of Wintel-based PCs(2). The company had
total global revenue of $9.6 billion in 2000. For more information, visit our
Web site at http://www.gateway.com.
(1) Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies,"
February 19, 2001.
(2) From the Harris Interactive Consumer TechPoll(SM) study of
140,000 PC owners who use the Internet, released March 5, 2001.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Ruth Rosene of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-609-4498, ruth.rosene@gateway.com
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