Perth financial technology company Miconex wins Business of the Year award

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A Perth financial technology company has gained national acclaim after picking up the gong for Small to Medium Business of the Year at an awards ceremony.

Miconex, responsible for creating the Perth Card and other gift card programmes across the UK and in the US, was celebrated at the Gift Card and Voucher Association ceremony on September 14 at The Landmark in London.

A vision to support local businesses and help stimulate local economies was the driver for Miconex, based in Perth’s Rose Terrace, being honoured.Colin Munro, managing director of Miconex said it was both a surprise and an honour to be presented with the award, alongside chief operating officer Leigh Brown.Colin said: “To receive the Small to Medium Business of the Year award from the GCVA, an organisation which is a positive force within the gift card industry and that we hold the greatest respect for, is a proud moment for us.“It has been a time of huge growth for Miconex, with significant expansion, and a number of ambitious and exciting projects.“Our focus remains on delivering initiatives worldwide which lock in money for businesses, increase footfall and drive local spend, and our thanks go to our places, partners, people and customers.”The accolade for Miconex comes after an extremely busy 12 months for the Fair City operator, including the national rollout of Scottish Government backed Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards for every region of Scotland, working alongside Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP).The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is part of STP’s wider Scotland Loves Local campaign, encouraging people in Scotland to think local first and support local high street businesses.Miconex commenced distribution of 85,000 Scotland Loves Local Glasgow