Fingerprinting Express, a background check service based out of Nevada, is pleased to announce the company has been nominated as a finalist for the Community Service Award at the 19th Annual Economic Development & Small Business Awards, hosted by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony takes place on Thursday, Nov. 15th, and will highlight the best of businesses that are making a difference in the Las Vegas community and surrounding areas.
"All of us at Fingerprinting Express are very excited to be nominated for this award," said Monica Pappas from Fingerprinting Express. "To be nominated alongside great community partners like Walker Furniture and the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team is a true honor. Our commitment to our communities, helping where we can, is something we strive for every day. We congratulate every local business that was nominated and wish them the best of luck. But no matter who wins the award, the community of Las Vegas is the real winner."
The owners and staff of Fingerprinting Express emphasize their commitment to the community through their Culture To Care™ program. The company encourages volunteerism in the community and supports causes that are close to their hearts. The core values of the program include protecting vulnerable populations, protecting personal information collected while respecting people and their circumstances, practicing hospitality, a willingness to listen, having patience, and showing concern for their customers. Any customer that comes in who is a teacher, volunteer, Military or works for a non-profit will get all of their fingerprinting fees discounted. So far, Fingerprinting Express has waived over $500,000 in fingerprint fees since 2003.
Pappas says that the Culture To Care™ program has been an emphasis from day one. "Caring for and protecting children, seniors and the disabled is a necessary job, and we realize going out of your way to get a background check or get fingerprinted can take time and money out of your pocket," she says. " We want to reward those who are helping their communities by helping them save that money and time by coming to us."
Along with their industry-leading fingerprinting services, Fingerprinting Express also runs fingerprint-based background checks using Livescan technology, an inkless system that is the most cutting-edge and accurate hardware system on the market. FBI Express background checks for personal use are also available, with results delivered within 24 hours. Notary Public services are also available during all business hours, including lunchtime hours by appointment or walk-in. Secure document shredding, passport and visa photos, as well as copy and fax services are offered at all locations.
Fingerprinting Express started as a woman-owned fingerprinting background check company in 2003 by Rebecca "Becky" Riersgard in Reno, Nevada. After building up the business through meetings with casino HR executives, Fingerprinting Express became the go-to for casino workers who needed to get their fingerprints taken for their gaming cards. Eventually, many other employees from various industries began using their services, and the business grew from there. Becky added a Livescan inkless fingerprinting machine, an on-staff Notary, and passport photography services, and emphasized customer service. Unfortunately, in 2011, a family member became ill, her son-in-law Dave and daughter Monica Pappas took over the business with the intent to eventually sell it, but it became so popular they decided to expand the brand, opening a store in Carson City in 2015 and expanding to Las Vegas in 2017, where there are 2 locations now.
The emphasis on convenience and customer service has garnered a number of high ratings all over the web from throughout the state of Nevada. Billy P. said about Fingerprinting Express on Facebook: "Doesn't get any better or any easier... all under one roof. Get your passport photos done before these summer vacations coming up, gaming and work card related fingerprints, state & FBI background checks and Notary. Why run around to various spots when you can get it all done under one roof […] highly, highly recommended."
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Economic Development & Small Business Awards are held every year in the fall and highlights businesses from all over the Las Vegas Valley in several categories including Customer Service, All in the Family, Business on the RISE, Innovation and Outstanding Nonprofit. This year's ceremony will take place at Green Valley Ranch in the heart of Henderson, Nevada.
More information about the various services offered by Fingerprinting Express can be found on their website. Customers are also welcome to book an appointment or walk in for their services during regular business hours. Details on their South Las Vegas location can be found at https://www.yelp.com/biz/fingerprinting-express-las-vegas.
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Contact Fingerprinting Express:
Monica Pappas
800-919-0227
info@fingerprintingexpress.com
6485 S Rainbow Blvd #103 Las Vegas, NV 89118
