Helping People Live Better Lives is important to Quixtar Independent Business Owners says Fred Harteis of IBOAI

“By purchasing KAHVE® Growers First Organic Coffee and ARTISTRY® Beauty Begins with Heart products, our clients can join us in helping improve people’s lives,” – Fred Harteis

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., January 12, 2007 – The Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) and its members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs) believe in helping people live better lives through a business of their own and by giving back to their communities. IBOs invite their customers to join that effort through the ARTISTRY Beauty Begins With Heart program or by purchasing KAHVE Grower’s First Organic Coffee. “We’re proud to support the kids of Easter Seals through Beauty Begins With Heart and coffee growers and their communities through our partnership with Grower’s First,” says Fred Harteis.
“Quixtar, in partnership with Growers First, helps to bridge the gap between the coffee grower and the coffee consumer, allowing more of the profit to return to the small family farmer,” explains Harteis. Growers First provides direct training and assistance including food and medical aid, agricultural consulting and education, leadership conferences, outreach missions, micro-financing, environmental planning and organic certification and building partnerships with government and non-government agencies.
“With the shared belief that beauty comes from within, ARTISTRY has partnered with Easter Seals through Beauty Begins With Heart,” says Fred Harteis. “Quixtar donates $1 for every ARTISTRY Essential Hand Treatment and every Perfect Moisture Lip Compact sold to Easter Seals. In addition, all proceeds from the sale of Beauty Begins with Heart t-shirts and sterling cuff bracelets are also donated to Easter Seals.”
“By supporting Beauty Begins With Heart, you give the gifts of opportunity, independence and hope to thousands of children with disabilities and their families,” notes Harteis.
KAHVE Growers First Organic Coffee and ARTISTRY Beauty Begins With Heart products are available exclusively from our members, Quixtar IBOs,” says Fred Harteis.

About the IBOAI
“The official Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Fred Harteis.of IBOAI. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The 2007 IBOA Board of Directors Executive Committee includes Jim Janz, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

Contact Information

Connie Altschwager

Executive Director

IBOAI

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