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OMAHA, NEB. (April 28, 2009)—During a press conference in Omaha today, Governor Dave Heineman announced that the Nebraska Department of Economic Development has contracted with PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. to provide $337,500 through the Nebraska Customized Training Grant Program for 100 new hires in the company’s home office in Omaha. The funding also covers the retraining of 50 current employees.

“This is positive news for the City of Omaha,” said Governor Heineman. “This speaks to the positive outcomes of valuable partnerships, such as the one that exists between PayFlex and the Department of Economic Development.”

PayFlex will apply $300,000 of the grant ($3,000 per position) to a six-month new hire training program for 100 employees, combining classroom education, e-learning, and on-the-job training with proficiency exams and reviews. The remaining $37,500 ($750 per position) will be used to cross-train 50 current employees to expand their skill sets and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

The 100 new positions include entry level claims examiners and customer service representatives, and experienced data services analysts, client service managers and information system specialists. Hiring for the positions is underway. Interested individuals may inquire by visiting “Careers” on PayFlex’s website at www.payflex.com.

Prior to the announcement, the Governor, PayFlex and other officials toured the training center.

Founded in 1987, PayFlex is a national third party administrator, providing benefits administration for more than 6,000 employers. In addition to its Omaha headquarters, PayFlex maintains customer service centers in Colorado and Maryland. The company has been identified as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list, and is a six-time recipient of the Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Award.