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Chosen Payment, OOGP form partnership

Monday, April 15, 2013 — 15:10:45 (EDT)

Moorpark, Calif., April 9, 2013 -- Chosen Payments (CP) a leading provider of Merchant Services has formed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with OOGP; the leading and most well respected Buying Group for Eye Care Professionals. This partnership will add to the offerings and value that thousands of OOGP Members currently have access to. Through the OOGP Buying Group, Chosen Payments will offer deep discounts on processing fees and other value added benefits to OOGP members.

Chosen Payments has committed to the long term success of this Strategic Partnership by working with OOGP and its Members to ensure they are getting the lowest cost, fastest funding times, and most personalized service in the Industry. CP will offer to pay the Eye Care Professional’s first year of their OOGP “Executive Membership” if CP cannot save them money on their processing fees. Additionally with CP’s presence in the eye care industry this will add value to its merchant customers by allowing them to access OOGP’s product and service offerings.

“This gives both CP and OOGP the opportunity to leverage our respective strengths and provide our clients the very best solution for their business through the formation of this partnership” states Jeff Brodsly, CEO of Chosen Payments. “OOGP, being a long term leader in the eye care professional space and backed by parent company Essilor made CP’s decision to partner with them a no brainer for us as their great reputation carries weight in our model of long term relationship building”.

“We plan to be the piece of added value for Merchant Services that Eye Care Professional Practices nationwide are looking for, and will deliver this through our mutual efforts with OOGP” said Michel Lepore, Senior Consult for CP.

“We are extremely proud to bring Chosen Payments’ value added offerings exclusively to our “Executive Membership” Buying Group members and feel their experience and dedication to the industry will greatly increase the value to our customers” states Jeff Duncan, Vice President and General Manager of OOGP.

About Chosen Payments

Chosen Payments was founded with the merchants in mind. We are dedicated towards making a difference in the payments processing industry by taking a partnership approach, providing personalized customer service, and cost effective solutions. Our focus is on services such as credit card processing, check processing, gift/loyalty, ATM, merchant cash advance and mobile applications. Our footprint on the industry is being a “partner in success”. Naturally we look for ways to increase revenue by cutting expenses, using value added services, and by driving more success to our partners. Visit www.chosenpayments.com for additional information or email info@chosenpayments.com.

About OOGP

OOGP’s roots and rich history is founded in supporting independent optometry. It is our mission to be the eye care professional contact lens partner of choice by providing our products and services in a fashion that allows them to deliver exceptional patient care. The OOGP Buying Group “Executive Membership” is an extension of that mission by allowing eye care professionals to access advanced practice management and growth resources in addition to our traditional supplier partner discounts and single statement conveniences. To learn more about OOGP visit www.oogp.com .

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Source: Company press release.