Gateway Continues Its Momentum in the SMB Market With Endorsement
From the Nation's Leading Small Business Advocacy Group
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today received
an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to
become the PC provider of choice to NFIB's 600,000 small business members.
Gateway will deliver a number of benefits to NFIB members including discounts
on Gateway PCs, a customized NFIB site for easy purchasing and tracking, free
technology seminars and regional NFIB events hosted at Gateway Country stores
throughout the nation.
"As the leading voice of small business, we are committed to forming
relationships that bring our members increased value and help level the
playing field," said Jack Faris, president and CEO, NFIB. "We partnered with
Gateway because of their ability to serve small businesses in their local
markets. The company's award-winning technical support, value-based computing
solutions and local points of contact for sales, service and technology
guidance make Gateway an ideal choice for our members."
Gateway's alliance with NFIB is the latest in a series of initiatives and
alliances the company has forged this year to address the needs of small
business clients. With more than 275 Gateway Business Solution centers in
Gateway Country stores nationwide, the company gives clients the opportunity
to test small business solutions, obtain advice and participate in free
technology seminars. The company's growing Gateway Networking Solutions
program gives business clients access to free on-site consultation and
customized networking services delivered by experts in their market. Gateway
also provides a wide range of computing products and beyond-the-box solutions
including training, financing and e-business services created specifically for
small businesses. All of these capabilities are designed to show these
clients how to use technology to positively impact their business.
"The exclusive endorsement from NFIB is more proof that small businesses
want a trusted guide to provide and deliver solutions on a local basis, with
the expertise to show them how to use the technology," said Sue Parks, senior
vice president of Gateway Business. "We've invested heavily in developing the
right infrastructure, technology solutions and services to help small
businesses succeed. We're proud to partner with NFIB to serve their members."
For more information about Gateway's partnership with NFIB 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), a Fortune 250 company founded in 1985, focuses on
building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete
technology personalization. Gateway ranked number one in U.S. consumer PC
revenue in 1999 (1) and was rated among the top ten best corporate reputations
in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999 by Harris
Interactive and the Reputation Institute and published in The Wall Street
Journal. In 1999, Gateway was seventh in total return to shareholders among
Fortune 500 companies and tenth in total shareholder returns over the past
five years. (2) Gateway employees worldwide provide clients with services and
built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading
industry publications. Gateway had total global revenue of $8.65 billion in
1999. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.gateway.com
About NFIB
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the nation's
largest small-business advocacy group. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization
founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its 600,000 members in
Washington and all 50 state capitals. More information is available on-line
at http://www.nfibonline.com
(1) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
(2) According to Fortune Magazine, April 17, 2000.
Gateway and the Gateway stylized logo are trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway Business, 949-609-4496,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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