TransCard Appoints David M. Samples as Chief Technology Officer TransCard – a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions branded with Discover Network, MasterCard, and STAR associations – has named David M. Samples the new Chief Technology Officer. Samples reports directly to TransCard’s CEO, Craig Fuller, and will manage the strategic technology focus of the company, while specifically working to enhance customer experience. - 2008-07-15

Transcard Honors Earth Day with Establishment of Transcard Green Transcard announces the launch of Transcard Green, a division that supports the development, education, and promotion of environmentally sensitive projects in the pre-paid space. As part of this initiative, Transcard will honor Earth Day 2008 by donating 100% of the transaction fees on April 22, 2008 to charities involved in preserving and restoring the Amazon Rain Forest. - 2008-04-07

Outskirts Press Announces 'Tradition Versus Truth', the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion/Spirituality Book From Chattanooga, TN Author Robert H. Brown III Outskirts Press, Inc. has published TRADITION VERSUS TRUTH by ROBERT H. BROWN III, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Religion/ Spirituality category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $10.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/TRADITIONversusTRUTH was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. - 2008-04-06

Transcard Introduces Transcard Mobile for On-Demand Payroll Statements Transcard, a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions branded with Discover Network, MasterCard and STAR associations, announced today the introduction of Transcard Mobile, one of the industry's first applications built specifically for payroll card members. This new platform enables Transcard payroll card members, a majority of which have text-enabled cell phones, to access full account activity and functions via their cell phones. - 2008-03-27

Heartwarming New Memoir Touts Sweet Southern Accent Sweet Magnolia Café by sisters Connie Walters and Joanie Haygood celebrates the joys, sorrows and simple pleasures of Southern living - 2008-03-07

Transcard Announces Launch of Innovative Gift Card Solutions (IGCS) Transcard, a leading provider of prepaid card solutions under the Transcard(TM) brand, announced today the December 2007 launch of Innovative Gift Card Solutions (IGCS), a gift card provider of STAR, Discover Network and MasterCard-branded gift cards. IGCS is a d/b/a of Innovative Processing Solutions (IPS) based in Chattanooga TN. Transcard recognized the need for cutting edge technology in this rapidly growing market segment that allows for flexible programs. IGCS will be offering traditional gift cards, open loop gift cards, SKU cards, shared wallet cards, merchandise return cards, incentive cards, and loyalty programs. IGCS can customize a unique program for each client taking stored value solutions into the future. - 2008-01-14

Transcard Achieves PCI DSS Certification Transcard, a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions, announced today that PCI DSS Certification has been achieved by the organization. With the assistance of Trustwave, Transcard has successfully completed all sections of the extensive audit, and have been awarded certification for the 2007-08 year. This certification arrives in conjunction with our achievement of SAS 70 Type II Certification for the 2007-08 year. - 2008-01-11

TransFunds and Roady's Announce Landmark Partnership TransFund$, a division of TransCard, a premier prepaid debit card and fuel card solution provider to the transportation industry, announced today a landmark partnership with Roady's of Plymouth, ID and Myerstown, PA. The Chattanooga-based provider will be offered as a fuel card processor for Roady's merchant chain, and offer the Roady's private label card running on TransFund$ processing system, as a one-card solution which easily manages fuel, cash and checks, and can even be utilized as a payroll card. Through this partnership, in addition to all of the benefits that TransFund$ provides, fleets of all sizes will also be eligible to earn rebates on their fuel purchases in the Roady's truck stop network. Serving as a solution provider for Roady's strengthens the portfolios of both companies. The system architecture provides fleets with 24/7/365 customer service support, convenient online maintenance of accounts and cash flow, and robust reporting that conveniences customers, drivers and administrators alike. - 2008-01-10

Transcard Appoints John Ainsworth As President John Ainsworth has been appointed to President of Stored-Value Processor, Transcard. Prior to joining Transcard, John served as senior business leader with MasterCard Worldwide. His seasoned background includes over 15 years of executive sales and management experience with leading financial organizations such as SunTrust Bank, Visa International, and BlueTarp Financial. John attended The University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, and American Institute for Banking. - 2007-12-18

Transcard Becomes Choice Hotels Qualified Vendor for Discover Network(R) Payroll Cards Transcard, a leading provider of turn-key prepaid debit and Discover Network-branded prepaid card solutions under the Transcard(TM) brand, announced today a Qualified Vendor relationship with Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's leading lodging franchisors with ten hotel brands operating in the United States and 37 countries and territories. Transcard will provide Discover Network branded prepaid stored-value card solutions to Choice Hotels franchisees, which will enable them to pay their employees electronically, and in turn potentially improve employee retention. - 2007-11-19

Innovative Processing Solutions Introduces FactorLane.com, Online Factor Bidding Network IPS, LLC, Innovative Processing Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of prepaid card solutions under the Transcard(TM) brand, announced today the November 2007 launch of FactorLane.com www.factorlane.com, a landmark factoring service that introduces businesses to factors who provide cash on their invoices immediately to alleviate waiting weeks or even months for their customers to pay. The Chattanooga-based provider will offer FactorLane.com as an online factoring solution for small to mid-sized businesses, allowing business owners to join the invoice factoring marketplace and receive the benefits of finding their financing online. This will enable smaller businesses to enjoy the quickest and most efficient methods of accessing capital and improving cash flow. The system architecture provides businesses with 24/7/365 customer service support, convenient online maintenance of factors and transactions, and robust reporting that conveniences customers, business owners and factors alike. - 2007-11-16

TransCard Announces Partnership With Discover(R) Networks Transcard, a leading provider of prepaid card solutions has announced an agreement with Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), to issue prepaid debit solutions. The Chattanooga-based provider will offer a variety of Discover Network-branded prepaid card programs, including payroll cards, general spend cards, fuel cards and student cards, on the Discover Network. Together, Transcard and the Discover Network will provide businesses the opportunity to design a payroll card program to meet their needs while allowing cardholders a safe, secure and convenient way to receive pay. - 2007-11-09

TransCard Announces Strategic Alliance With Choice Hotels Transcard announced today a strategic alliance with Choice Hotels International, one of the world's leading lodging franchisors with ten hotel brands operating in the United States and 37 countries and territories. The Chattanooga-based Transcard will offer prepaid stored-value card solutions to hotel franchisees and their employee base, allowing Choice Hotels franchise owners to pay their employees electronically, and in turn potentially improve employee retention. This will enable franchisees to enjoy the quickest and most efficient methods of paying employees who do not rely on bank accounts or face charges each time they cash their paper paychecks. The system architecture provides businesses with 24/7/365 customer service support, convenient online maintenance of account balances and transactions, and robust reporting that conveniences franchisees and employees alike. - 2007-11-08

Transcard Achieves SAS 70 Type II Certification Transcard, a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions, announced today that SAS 70 Certification has been achieved by the organization. With the assistance of DuPont & Morgan, LLP, Transcard has successfully completed all sections of the extensive audit, and have been awarded certification for the 2007-08 year. - 2007-11-01

Studies Document Direct Correlation between Hearing Loss and Economic Status: Hearing Loss Affects Baby Boomers at Work and Financially Two studies released over the last year reveal hearing loss is impacting Baby Boomers where it hurts most: their pocketbooks. - 2007-10-02

Unum Launches Next-Generation Benefits Solution to Address Needs of Small to Midsize Employers: Simply Unum is an integration of group and voluntary benefit Unum (NYSE: UNM) today unveils an integrated product and service platform called Simply Unum that brings an unparalleled level of choice, pricing flexibility and administrative ease to the employee benefits market. - 2007-08-14

Outskirts Press Announces the Release of A Startrek to Eternity, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Book from Author Ken W. Campbell Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Startrek to Eternity by Ken W. Campbell, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Religion - Bible - Commentaries & Interpretation category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $12.95. A Startrek to Eternity is also available in its 5.5 x 8.5 Hardback w/ Jacket edition for $23.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/AStartrektoEternity was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. - 2007-08-14

Tennessee Real Estate Commission Announces Karen Rhodes has Earned a Real Estate Broker's License Karen Rhodes has received a real estate broker's license for the state of Tennessee from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. - 2007-06-05

Innovative Processing Solutions to Consolidate Card Products under Transcard Brand: Transcard Name to Reflect the Momentum in the International Transaction and Pre-Paid Card Business Innovative Processing Solutions (IPS) consolidates separate card products under a single Transcard brand. - 2007-02-23

Rock/Creek Outfitters Presents $3000 to the Cumberland Trail Conference after Stump Jump 50K Trail Race Rock/Creek Outfitters’ annual 50-kilometer trail race draws a record number of runners and raises $3000 towards the completion of the Cumberland Trail, a corridor of hiking and backpacking trails spanning over 300 miles through Tennessee and into Kentucky. - 2006-10-16

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