January 2017

January 2017
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National Merchants Association team members, from left to right: recruiters Erika Mendoza
and Peter Torres; sales representative Michelle Casillas; account analyst Paige Schultz; and
director of Member Support Tim Reynolds
NMA Recognized on ‘2016 Inland
Empire Top Workplaces Award’ List from
the Press-Enterprise.
Awards solely based on employee
surveys.
National Merchants Association, a
global merchant advocacy group and a
leader in merchant services, has been
ranked in the Top 10 of the 2016 Inland
Empire Top Workplaces list from
the Press-Enterprise newspaper. This
award is based solely on the results of
an employee feedback survey administered
by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC,
a leading research firm that specializes
in organizational health and workplace
improvement.
“We are delighted to announce
that National Merchants Association
has been honored on the 2016 Inland
Empire Top Workplaces list. This
award recognizes companies that
have a great working environment
that allows them to outperform their
peers,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of
WorkplaceDynamics.
“The Top Workplaces award is
not a popularity contest. Oftentimes,
people assume it’s all about fancy
perks and benefits, but to be a Top
Workplace, organizations must meet
our strict standards for organizational
health,” Claffey explained. “And who
better to ask about work life than the
people who live the culture every
day — the employees. Time and time
again, our research has proven that
what’s most important to them is a
strong belief in where the organization
is headed, how it’s going to get
there, and the feeling that everyone
is in it together. Without this sense of
connection, an organization doesn’t
have a shot at being named a Top
Workplace.”
“We are honored to be named as
one of the top companies on the 2016
Top Workplaces list,” said Heather
Petersen, CEO, National Merchants
Association. “At NMA, we try to foster
a highly collaborative environment that
enriches our employees with a team
environment where their voices are
heard and they have the ability to grow
their careers in a thriving, dynamic
industry.”
About WorkplaceDynamics, LLC -
Headquartered in Exton, Pa., WorkplaceDynamics
specializes in employee
feedback surveys and workplace
improvement. This year alone, more
than two million employees in over
6,000 organizations will participate in
the Top Workplaces campaign — a
program it conducts in partnership
with more than 40 prestigious media
partners across the United States.
Workplace Dynamics also provides
consulting services to improve employee
engagement and organizational
health. WorkplaceDynamics is a founding
B Corporation member, a coalition
of organizations that are leading a
global movement to redefine success in
business by offering a positive vision
of a better way to do business.
About National Merchants Association
- National Merchants Association is a
global merchant advocacy group and a
leader in merchant services dedicated
to helping merchants and agent partners
grow their businesses by generating
sales opportunities and maximizing
profits. National Merchants Association
works on behalf of businesses to
eliminate the unnecessary and unreasonable
fees associated with accepting
electronic transactions as well as provide
the products and services to help
them continue to be successful. Visit
www.NationalMerchants.com or call
866-509-7199.
“At NMA, we try to foster a highly collaborative environment that enriches
our employees with a team environment where their voices are heard and
they have the ability to grow their careers in a thriving, dynamic industry.”
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NMA’s CEO Heather Petersen to Speak on
“The Current State of Digital Transactions”
at the CES Digital Money Forum
National Merchants Association, a
bankcard leader and merchant advocacy
group, today announced that its CEO
Heather Petersen will speak on “The Current
State of Digital Transactions” panel at
the CES Digital Money Forum. The panel
is being held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday,
Jan. 5, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention
Center North Hall, Room N259.
Petersen will share her extensive
knowledge on how money is moved digitally
in the millions of daily transactions
made by individuals and global companies
and the vast diversity in consumer
payment preference. She is joined by
moderator Alistair Croll, entrepreneur,
author and visiting executive at Harvard
Business School, as well as panelists
Michael Lawlor, chief services officer at
USA Technologies; Michael Ward, CEO
at World First USA; and Matt Schultz, senior
industry analyst at CreditCards.com.
“At CES Digital Money Forum, we
will educate the audience on the changing
landscape of digital transactions, from
mobile pay and Card Not Present transactions
to the current state of EMV chip
HIGHEST JOB COUNT IN CITY HISTORY
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With 52,999 jobs and a growing
diverse economic base, Temecula’s job
numbers are creating a positive impact
for Southwest Riverside County. State of
California’s Employment Development
Department has released the fourth quarter
job numbers for 2015, their most current
data. The City of Temecula is pleased
to announce strong local job growth with
an additional 2,506 new jobs added from
first quarter 2015. Temecula’s current job
number of 52,999 is its highest peak ever
in the City’s history.
Mayor Mike Naggar is honored that
businesses have chosen to expand or relocate
to Temecula. “We are thankful for
those businesses that made the decision
to relocate and expand in Temecula.
card adoption,” said Heather Petersen,
CEO, National Merchants Association.
“Attendees will gain insights on how the
evolution in digital transactions affects
their businesses and how to take advantage
of the changing environment.”
Heather Petersen is the CEO and
founder of National Merchants Association.
Founded in 2004, Ms. Petersen’s
efforts have led National Merchants
Association to become a recognized
leader in payment processing services
for all risk levels. Under her direction,
National Merchants Association also
serves as an advocacy group for credit
card processing, working on behalf of
businesses to eliminate the unnecessary
and unreasonable fees associated with
accepting electronic transactions.
About CES Digital Money Forum
- The Digital Money Forum highlights
the financial companies and high-tech
developers offering a dizzying array of
financial tools and solutions at the heart
of digital commerce. From e-wallets to
mobile payment systems, virtual currency
to cryptographic solutions, the Forum is
designed to educate the industry on the digitization
of money. For more information,
visit http://thedigitalmoneyforum.com/.
About National Merchants Association
- National Merchants Association is a
global merchant advocacy group and a
leader in merchant services dedicated to
helping merchants and agent partners
grow their businesses by generating
sales opportunities and maximizing
profits. National Merchants Association
works on behalf of businesses to
eliminate the unnecessary and unreasonable
fees associated with accepting
electronic transactions as well as provide
the products and services to help
them continue to be successful. Visit
www.NationalMerchants.com or call
866-509-7199.
connect: www.NationalMerchants.com
The City of Temecula continues to
be focused on retaining, attracting and
creating jobs here in town” he said. The
City’s Office of Economic Development
leads the charge when it comes to job
creation, business expansion, attraction
and formation assistance. “On a daily
basis, we work with companies at various
stages and provide them educational
opportunities for growth, align them with
key contacts, assist with permitting and
research viable expansion and relocation
locations.” says Christine Damko, with
the Office of Economic Development.
According to the 2016 Nielson Demographic
Report, the City’s largest job
sectors include: Education, Healthcare,
Manufacturing, Retail, and Real Estate.