Long-time employees join CEO, executive team to celebrate unique
milestone in history of Minnesota-based company
Deluxe Corporation marked 100 years in business today by ringing the
opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wall Street.
Deluxe Chief Executive Officer Lee Schram, along with members of the
executive team and two long-time Deluxe employees gathered this morning
to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary.
Deluxe Corporation was founded on November 23, 1915 when W.R. Hotchkiss
took a $300 loan and began to sell his invention, the checkbook, to
banks and small businesses in the St. Paul, Minn. area. Now, 100 years
later, Deluxe has evolved to become an integral part of the financial
services industry and a trusted partner to small businesses. From checks
to printed products to website development and email marketing,
ecommerce solutions to rewards programs, data and analytics, Deluxe
continues to be one of Minnesota’s most innovative companies.
“Ringing the NYSE opening bell is truly an honor for us because it
signifies a milestone few companies will ever achieve,” Schram
explained. “From our humble beginnings, Deluxe has endured and grown,
surviving world wars, the Great Depression and recessions, embracing
technological changes and evolving into a company well positioned to
serve our partners and clients for the next century.”
Without the loyalty and dedication of Deluxe’s nearly 5,800 employees
across North America, the company would not have thrived for 100 years,
nor be poised for future opportunities, Schram stated. That is why he
personally invited Ivory Williams and Ken King, Jr., -- employees who
have a combined 71 years of service to Deluxe -- to take part in the
bell ringing ceremony.
“These two loyal, dedicated employees personify our company values, help
drive our growth each day and demonstrate an unrivaled commitment to
Deluxe and our customers,” Schram said. “Each and every one of our
Deluxe team members have contributed to this moment, and I could not be
more proud of them all.”
Monday’s activities in New York are part of a year-long celebration
marking Deluxe’s 100 years in business. Throughout the year,
Deluxe has shone a spotlight on small businesses through the Small
Business Revolution campaign (www.smallbusinessrevolution.org);
awarded four small businesses $25,000 each through the Small Business
Revolution award campaign; provided 17 Deluxe employees with 100 hours
of paid time off to donate to the charity of their choice; and most
recently, rewarded 10 non-profits $10,000 each as part of the Deluxe
Foundation’s Short & Tweet grants program.
About Deluxe
Deluxe Corp. is a growth engine for small
businesses and financial institutions. Nearly 4.6 million small business
customers access Deluxe’s wide range of products and services, including
customized checks and forms, as well as website development and hosting,
email marketing, search engine optimization and logo design. For our
approximately 5,600 financial institution customers, Deluxe offers
industry-leading programs in checks, customer acquisition, fraud
prevention and profitability, data and analytics. Deluxe is also a
leading provider of checks and accessories sold directly to consumers.
For more information, visit us at www.deluxe.com,
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