Groupworks Named to PROFIT Magazine's HOT 50 Emerging Growth Companies


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 14, 2011) - Groupworks Financial Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GWC) has been recognized as one of the fastest growing emerging companies in Canada as part of the 12thannual PROFIT HOT ranking. Groupworks Financial Corp. is a leading provider of employee benefits, group retirement services and HR consulting services, offering innovative solutions to more than 1,000 corporate clients across Canada and is listed on the TSX Venture exchange.

"Receiving this accolade for the second year running is such an honour and a testament to the client service efforts of the people we have at Groupworks," says Chief Executive Officer, Laurie Goldberg. "Our people are the difference and they have set a new benchmark for quality and creativeness in the benefits, group retirement and HR industry."

The PROFIT HOT 50 is the definitive ranking of Canada's Top New Growth Companies. Published in the October issue of PROFIT magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT HOT 50 ranks young firms by two-year revenue growth.

"The PROFIT HOT 50 exhibits all the traits that underpin business success," says editor, Ian Portsmouth. "With good products, persistent and focused leaders and motivated teams, Canada's Top New Growth Companies have achieved enviable growth rates despite a shaky economy."

Among its recent accomplishments, Groupworks has expanded its national footprint across 7 provinces with 14 offices throughout Canada.

The Company continues to introduce innovative products and customized services to deliver cost competitive solutions to our clients, thus providing them the tools to attract and reward their employees, while also effectively managing their HR costs.

About PROFIT Magazine

PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada's preeminent publication dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 29 years, Canadian entrepreneurs and senior managers across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it's a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at www.PROFITguide.com.

About Groupworks Financial Corp.

Groupworks Financial Corp. is a leading employee benefits and pension consulting firm in Canada. With a growing national footprint and fourteen offices across seven provinces, Groupworks is bringing together the leading advisors in the industry, offering innovative and customized HR, benefit and pension solutions to its clients. Additional corporate information is available at www.groupworkscorp.com.

Contact Information:

Groupworks Financial Corp.
Brevan Canning
(204) 295-8860
brevan.canning@groupworkscorp.com
www.groupworkscorp.com