Buy Idaho

Luncheon seats for 10-08 annual meeting are going fast

2008-10-01T10:55:00.003-06:00

Buy Idaho members, come Celebrate, Network, have Lunch, and enjoy the entertainment and motivation of Danny Marona, named "Entertainer of the Year" 10 years in a row; and "Comedian of the Year" 9 times by Nevada Magazine. Call and Reserve now: $40 per seat for the luncheon $75 for a booth Table of 10 for Luncheon $350. Reserve now: 343-2582. Just a few seats remain for the luncheon. Call today to reserve yours.

Danny lives in Twin Falls Idaho, an Idahoan through and through; and will be our keynote speaker! Danny is Board Chair for the Southern Idaho Learning Center; Teaches at College of Southern Idaho; is on the Board and teaches at the Magic Valley Arts Council। His motivational presentations have been recognized with several awards. Its fun, it's informative, it is motivational, and we are proud to welcome Danny Marona to the Buy Idaho Family, as our keynote speaker October 8, 2008.

NEW THIS YEAR -- Buy Idaho Annual Meeting and Vendor Show
This year, we will have Buy Idaho member's show and tell about their company and their products, with 10 by 10 sales areas, at the annual Membership Luncheon.
COME EARLY, STAY LATER, and network with some 200 Business people। Show and Sales areas will be open 11 till 3; you may reserve space for $75, tables and chairs are included for you. You may show and tell and sell from your booth. Limit of 30 booths, first come first served.

Call and Reserve now: $40 per seat for the luncheon $75 for a booth Table of 10 for Luncheon $350. Reserve now: 343-2582 Just a few seats remain for the luncheon. Call today to reserve yours.
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Roger Jones is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-09-09T10:55:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Roger Jones, owner of Carmela Vinyards in Glenns Ferry.

Located in Glenns Ferry, less than an hour away from Boise Valley or Twin Falls, Carmela Vinyards is owned and operated by Roger Jones and is one of Idaho's most complete wineries. Varieties of wine made include Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir.

Thirty acres of vineyards surround the winery on a slope overlooking the Snake River. Carmela has a 60,000 gallon capacity in it's growing wine cellar, and is complete with lab and bottling room, gift shop, restaurant, and a 9 hole 34 par golf course that winds through the vineyards. Banquet facilities are available for weddings, family and class reunions, conferences and other special events.

Every second and fourth Wednesday at 8:55 a.m. KIDO Radio hosts Dave Burnett and Bryon Norton interview a Buy Idaho member about their business. The interview is an informal question and answer session about the member's business, the products or services they provide contact information, such as address, phone numbers and web site address. The interview is designed to help Buy Idaho members market their products and services.

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Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance of Idaho joins Buy Idaho

2008-08-28T14:53:00.001-06:00

Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance of Idaho the largest writer of farm and ranch insurance business in the state, with branches throughout the state of Idaho has just joined Buy Idaho.

Here is a listing of the branches with phone numbers.

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Michelle Larsen is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-08-11T17:02:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Michelle Larsen with Creative Gift Baskets in Boise, a premium gift basket company offering the finest made-in-Idaho gourmet product including all-occasion gift baskets, humorous hunting and fishing products, floral baskets and other unique designs.

They specialize in:

Idaho Gift Baskets
Western Theme Gift Baskets
Redneck Gift Baskets
Gourmet Food Gift Baskets
Floral Gift Baskets
Corporate Gift Baskets
Gift Baskets For All Occasion

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This Week's Newest Members

2008-08-04T12:18:00.001-06:00

These Idaho businesses have just joined Buy Idaho.

Stewart Realty LLC, Meridian 208-887-5445

Professional real estate consulting and services for Idaho communities. Each member of Stewart Realty is selected for their integrity, extensive experience and exemplary service.

Earthpure Organics, Garden City 887-393-5543

Eco-friendly 1007, local organic vending and food service distributor committed to providing healthy organic food for everyone. Based out of Boise Idaho

Bec's Tees, Arco 208-680-5990

Idaho potato Tee Shirts.

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Build the Idaho Economy: BUY IDAHO

2008-07-29T12:08:00.001-06:00

If the 1.5 million people in Idaho, all spent just $100 more with Idaho companies this year, instead of an out of state company:That would be $150,000,000 more spent into the Idaho economy this year.

Imagine the effect of another $150,000,000 in new jobs, capitol improvement, re-investment in Idaho families and new equipment to build Idaho business, industry, education and agriculture.

Sales tax at 6% would be $9,000,000 increased funding for education, health & welfare, parks, transportation, law enforcement, and the many services that make Idaho a better place to live and raise families.

Plus, the taxes Idaho companies pay on the $150,000,000 in additional sales; the wages they pay people, the workers compensation, health care, added jobs and the individual taxes the employees will pay into the Idaho economy. With additional income, families will enjoy a higher standard of living.

Every dollar spent in Idaho, may be spent over again and again in the Idaho economy. Yes, it does matter! Buy Idaho Products and Services from Idaho companies when you can.Join Buy Idaho; find a listing of Buy Idaho members, and learn more at www.buyidaho.org.

Dale Peterson
Executive Director
Buy Idaho, Inc.

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Gregg Alger is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-07-22T16:51:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Gregg Alger, owner of Huston Vineyards in Caldwell. In additon to information about his new vineyard, Gregg will also explain the designation of the "Snake River Wine Region", which is an organization of all the wineries in Canyon County, with scenic tour identity for motorists.

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Johnnie Padilla, is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-07-07T16:16:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Johnnie Padilla with JP's Powder Coatings in Parma, Idaho.

When JP's was established in 2002 the primary service was high quality powder coating. Over the years custom metal art work was added as a product line. This addition opened new avenues for custom developed art products and metal structures for commercial use. The company now offers a large selection of handcrafted and precision crafted metal home and garden art pieces, including metal wall hangings, indoor and outdoor wall art, metal garden gates, wildlife scenes, kitchen decor, candle holders, gates, fencing, handrails and much more!

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Buy Idaho Annual Luncheon/Celebration Boise Centre on the Grove Wednesday, October 8, 2008

2008-06-29T10:45:00.001-06:00

Danny lives in Twin Falls Idaho, an Idahoan through and through; and will be our keynote speaker! Danny is Board Chair for the Southern Idaho Learning Center; Teaches at College of Southern Idaho; is on the Board and teaches at the Magic Valley Arts Council. His motivational presentations have been recognized with several awards. Its fun, it's informative, it is motivational, and we are proud to welcome Danny Marona to the Buy Idaho Family, as our keynote speaker October 8, 2008.

NEW THIS YEAR -- Buy Idaho Annual Meeting Vendor Show

This year, we will have Buy Idaho member's show and tell about their company and their products, with 10 by 10 sales areas, at the annual Membership Luncheon.

COME EARLY, STAY LATER, and network with some 200 Business people. Show and Sales areas will be open 11 till 3; you may reserve space for $75, tables and chairs are included for you. You may show and tell and sell from your booth. Limit of 30 booths, first come first served.

Call and Reserve now: $40 per seat for the luncheon $75 for a booth Table of 10 for Luncheon $350. Reserve now: 343-2582

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Andrea Lee, Laser Expressions is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-06-23T12:04:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Andrea Lee at Laser Expressions a family owned business dedicated to making choosing your engraving a pleasurable experience. They offer a wide variety of options to suit your budget and taste. Now, you can take something even as ordinary as a wine glass or marble tile and turn it into a personalized expression of your feelings.

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Ste Chapelle - Buy Idaho Concert and Trade Show June 22, 2008

2008-05-09T15:26:00.001-06:00

Sunday June 22 from noon until 4:30 the annual Buy Idaho show, will feature 35 vendors showing, and selling their products and services in the beautiful Ste Chapelle Winery concert area, near the Snake River in Idaho's famous Sunny Slope Wine Country.

Plan to attend? Everybody is invited. Bring your entire family to this family-friendly event. Admission will be $10 for adults, children 14 and under will be free.

Ste Chapelle is located at 19348 Lowell Road
Caldwell Idaho 83607
Phone: 208-453-7843
Toll Free: 1-877-783-2427
Fax: 208-453-7831

THE FABULOUS CHANCELLORS Voted #1 local band 2 years in a row; will bring a great crowd to learn about your business and buy your products/service. Music will be Noon till 4:30; Admission is only $10 for adults, children 14 and under FREE.

Come and Enjoy the Music, and the Networking, and the Sales, at our premier show; the annual STE CHAPELLE/BUYIDAHO CONCERT & TRADE SHOW.

The Fabulous Chancellors

Buy Idaho Members, reserve your booth today; call 343-2582. $50 for 1 space, you bring your table, chairs and canopy, or whatever you want to display/sell your products and services.

With your booth registration, 2 admission tickets to work your booth. If you wish to give a door prize to be announced from the stage during intermission, you may do so for additional recognition.

Registered at time of publication:

True Stroke Golf
The Harness Shop
Aire-Masters
Laser Expressions
Sweet Earth Idaho
My Father's Idaho
Laser Art
Happy Horse Apparel
Evolving Designs
Maple Gift Products
Eagle Life Magazine
Leave It To Me Organizing Service
Boise Art Glass
Nancy's Cookies
Wee One's Wreath

First come, first served; if you want a booth call Barbara and reserve now by calling 343-2582. There is a $50 administrative fee for the booth. You may receive additional publicity by having people register for a door prize at your booth to be given from stage.

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Royce Garner is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-04-22T08:35:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Royce Garner, the creator of Toe Juice. In 1970 Royce Garner, a high school chemistry teacher in Boise, Idaho, produced his first batch of Toe Juice. His endeavor began when his infant son had flaking, dry, cracked feet.

The many lotions, creams, and medicines were ineffective in solving the problem. So Royce did some research, went to his lab, and came out with a revolutionary new product. Not only did it fix and prevent further complications with his son’s feet, but over the next 37 years many friends, family, and acquaintances have benefited from the strength of Royce’s Toe Juice.

Toe Juice is a fast drying liquid, which refreshes, soothes, and softens dry cracked feet, in addition to stop itching, burning, and annoying irritations. Toe Juice effectively treats most skin problems in just a few treatments.

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This week's new Buy Idaho Buy Idaho Members

2008-04-21T14:09:00.001-06:00

The following businesses have joined over 1,000 Idaho businesses that are members of Buy Idaho.

Action Garage Door, Inc., Nampa 208-466-1400. Action Garage Door is the leading supplier of Wayne-Dalton garage doors in the Treasure Valley. Action Garage Door was established in 1996
Big Sky Maps, Inc., Caldwell 208-454-2995.Produce city and county maps, spiral bound atlases and wall maps of Ada and Canyon counties. Also produce 1:100,000 scale quads for idaho.
Pristine Pools and Spas, Boise 208-321-0212Discover the benefits of a fiberglass pool. A lifelong dream, quality family time, or a luxury, whatever the reason, you'll be delighted with an inground fiberglass pool.
Rocky Mountain Audio Visual, Boise 208-336-7655. Audio visual production, lighting, sound, sales, rentals, installs.
Treasure Valley Forest Products, Boise 208-336-2450. Landscaping, colored wood chips, landscape bark, rough-cut diminsional timbers, wood pellets for wood stoves.
Visual Media Group Inc., Meridian 208-639-1199. The visual media group offers a creative focus on website design and programming, commercial photography, graphic arts and video production.

Buy Idaho is a non profit, non-tax supported association of Idaho Business, Industry, Agriculture, Education and Governmental entities, working together in business to business and business to consumer modes promoting Idaho Products and Services.

Mathieu Choux is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-04-08T11:02:00.001-06:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Mathieu Choux, owner of Gaston's Bakery in Boise, a wholesale artisan bakery doing fresh breads, croissants and desserts.(208-334-6446)

This week's new Buy Idaho Buy Idaho Members

2008-04-03T16:32:00.001-06:00

The following businesses have joined over 1,000 Idaho businesses that are members of Buy Idaho.

Blue Ribbon Artisans, Meridian 208-855-5800
We have an onsite creamery that converts raw milk to many fresh products like curds, cream cheese, ice cream, yogurt and sour cream.

Giant Produce, Parma 208-722-6777
We are a fresh packing facility. We pack onions and Idaho potatoes from August through March. We offer consumer packs in 3, 5, 10 and 20 lb. bags and cartons

Guho Corp, Eagle 208-939-8850
General contracting and construction management services throughout the State of Idaho, both public and private.

Principal.Financial Group, Boise 208-319-3667
The Principal Financial Group is a nationally known provider of 401k plans, mutual funds, retirement plans, investments, life insurance, health insurance, and on-line banking

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2008 U.S. Government Stimulus Payments

2008-03-19T11:20:00.001-06:00

News Release:

Re: 2008 U.S. Government Stimulus payments

Buy Idaho encourages all Idahoans to Buy Idaho with their rebate checks from the U.S. Government Stimulus pay outs to arrive soon.

"The purpose is to stimulate the American economy", said Dale Peterson, Executive Director, "not the economy of foreign countries selling goods and services in the U.S." Peterson continued, "When you Buy American, and Buy Idaho you will usually have a better product, often at a lesser cost, with a warranty/guarantee backed by someone you can contact. Buying Idaho, and Buying American helps your fellow Idaho and American citizens to thrive in business."

The stimulus package was passed by Congress to stimulate the American economy, but if those dollars are spent on foreign goods, we stimulate foreign economies, with American dollars, further depressing our own.

To learn more about Idaho Products, visit the Buy Idaho Showroom, at 404 South 8^th in Boise, in the 8^th Street Marketplace; or check our over 1,000 members online at www.buyidaho.org.

Buy Idaho is a non-profit, non tax supported association of Idaho Business and Industry promoting the sale of Idaho products and services.

Governor C. L. "Butch" Otter, co-founder of Buy Idaho in 1986 said "The Buy Idaho message is simple but profound; doing business with the family helps us all. Keeping dollars here at home contributes to our economic growth. It helps pay for the schools, services and infrastructure we all need to compete in the global marketplace. It just makes good sense to Buy Idaho. Please join me in supporting our great businesses and people by remembering to Buy Idaho!"

If you would like to help promote the concepts of building the Idaho and American economy, join Buy Idaho on line at www.buyidaho.org; call 343-2582, or visit our office/showroom in the 8^th Street Marketplace, downtown Boise.

Dale Peterson
Executive Director
Buy Idaho Inc.
www.buyidaho.org
208-343-2582
Cellphone: 250-7002

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This week's newest Buy Idaho Buy Idaho Members

2008-03-17T14:16:00.001-06:00

The following businesses have joined over 1,000 Idaho businesses that are members of Buy Idaho.

B & D Foods: Wholesale food products.
Boise Area Signs: If you need graphics for your home, office, store, or vehicle; any location you can think of, we can help you. Vinyl graphics and lettering is easy to apply; with a little patience anyone can do it.
Boise's Best Fundraising: Our Jon Donaire Cheesecakes are delicious and highly successful for fundraising, and that is why we have decided to combine them with Nancy's Gourmet Cookies to service the Treasure Valley.
Boise Prime Card, LLC: A fund raising card featuring over 120 idaho businesses supporting non profit groups.
Brass Bases, Inc: Manufacturing and sales of custom patented collectable shot glasses. We also sell condiments, sugar and salts for rim drinks, plus a full assortment of glassware.
Burrow Busters: Underground pest management for residential, commercial, municipal and agricultural clients in southwest and central Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Crabtree Publications: Local interest magazine.
Dawson Taylor Coffe Roasters: Our mission at Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters is to source the rarest, most intriguing coffees direct from small estates throughout the world.
Eagle Life Magazine: Eagle's premier lifestyle magazine. Eagle Life is dedicated to bringing the latest in where to go and what to do around Eagle and beyond.
Meridian Magazine: Specialty magazine about Meridian, Idaho topics of interest.
Moxie Java International: Franchisor of specialty coffee shops across the United States. Coffee roaster of specialty coffee.
Premier Insurance Company: Year after year, over 93% of our clients continue to do business with our organization. This sound customer base has helped place us nationally in the top 5% of insurance agencies in size and program
Pride of Idaho: Tourism and promotions.
ScribbleDrips: The latest sensation in eccentric, fashionable shirts and hats for the entire family! Watch as ScribbleDrips designs walks into the fashing industry and takes design to a fun, new level!
Weiser Candy Company: We are confident you’ll enjoy our Classic Candies and that you’ll find our newest confectionary creations sinfully delectable and tempting! Specialty Gifts, Catering, Weddings, Wholesale,Truffles.

Buy Idaho is a non profit, non-tax supported association of Idaho Business, Industry, Agriculture, Education and Governmental entities, working together in business to business and business to consumer modes promoting Idaho Products and Services.

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Buy Idaho Newsletter Updated.

2008-03-04T06:36:00.001-07:00

The Newest Buy Idaho newsletter contains updates about the following:

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Greg Koenig is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-03-03T13:56:00.001-07:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio, Gret Koenig, one of the owners of Koenig Distillery and Winery in Caldwell. Koenig combines Old Word brandy, vodka, and wine making traditions with some of the Northwest’s finest fruit to produce classic eau-de-vie fruit brandies, premium varietal wines, and Famous Idaho® Potato vodka.

For proprietors Andy and Greg Koenig, the idea to establish a distillery and winery in Southwest Idaho has roots in Europe, where the brothers have lived for three years in their father’s hometown of Lustenau, Austria. There, pears and apples and plums were transformed into clear, distinctive spirits through the age-old art of distillation.

At home in Idaho, some of the Northwest’s finest fruit was being grown on the Sunny Slope, near where their mother’s family had homesteaded and made wine during the Great Depression two generations earlier. The concept of traditionally distilling this high-quality fruit into world-class brandies provided the foundation on which the Koenig brothers slowly built the Koenig Distillery and Winery, where you are invited to taste and see the results of the unique combination of the Old World and the New.

Every Thursday at 8:55 a.m. KIDO Radio hosts Dave Burnett and Bryon Norton interview a Buy Idaho member about their business. The interview is an informal question and answer session about the member's business, the products or services they provide contact information, such as address, phone numbers and web site address. The interview is designed to help Buy Idaho members sell more.

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This week's new Buy Idaho Buy Idaho Members

2008-03-03T07:05:00.001-07:00

The following businesses have joined over 1,000 Idaho businesses that are members of Buy Idaho.

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Lisa Latimer is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-02-26T13:37:00.001-07:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Lisa Latimer, with the Latimer Group, Inc. the Idaho manufacturer’s representative agency for Rocky Mountain Hardware. This product line is produced entirely in Idaho and is a U.S. Green Building Council member. RMH hand crafts architectural hardware for discerning clients.

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Martin Porreca is this Week's Buy Idaho Member of the Week at KIDO 580 AM

2008-02-19T10:44:00.001-07:00

This week's guest on KIDO Radio is Martin Porreca with Little Shop of Laser in Boise.

Little Shop of Laser is a family-owned business located in Boise, Idaho. They offer personalized services for etching or engraving on all types of media. This includes metal (etching), glass, plexi-glass, and wood. They are the premier source for LED edge-lit signs, custom made, in all sizes. Your specialty sign shop from awnings to window tinting. They can do it all, awards, corporate gifts, and personalized gifts for that special someone.

They are committed to:

Providing the best services for your laser cutting and engraving needs
Supplying our customers with the highest quality products and
Delivering our services in a timely manner.

Their laser cutting and etching services can produce remarkable results and the highest quality products. Whether you are looking for that special gift for the one you love or a new way to market your business

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This Week's New Members

2008-02-18T17:01:00.001-07:00

These Idaho businesses have joined the over 1,000 Idaho businesses who are members of Buy Idaho.

ARCHITECTURAL SIGNS & ENGRAVING, in Orofino, Idaho: A wholesale manufacturer of custom signage, specializing in ADA compliant Braille signs.
IDAHO CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS, in Boise, Idaho: A manufacturer of custom casework, cabinets, moulding and doors.
MY FATHER'S IDAHO, in Garden City, Idaho: specializing in posters, prints and cards featuring images of Idaho from the 1950s and 1960s.

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Buy Idaho member Pets Best Insurance launches pet insurance in Japan

2008-02-01T11:50:00.001-07:00

Pictured: Pets Best Insurance Client Advocate Torrey Stephens taking a last minute look at the agreement. Also included in the
picture, (from left) are Masahiro Aruga, Business Development for Pets Best Japan, Donald Dietrich, (standing) Administrator, Idaho
Department of Commerce, Iwao Nonaga, President & CEO, Pets Best Insurance Inc. Japan, Dr. Jack Stephens, Founder & President
Pets Best Insurance, Dale Peterson, (standing) Executive Director, Buy Idaho Inc., Greg McDonald, CEO, Pets Best Insurance

January 31, 2008, (Boise, ID) Today Pets Best Insurance hosted a delegation of business leaders and dignitaries from Japan and the state of Idaho to announce the launch of their brand of pet insurance in Japan. Pets Best founders, Jack Stephens DVM, and Greg McDonald, along with Pets Best Japan founder Mr. Iwao Nonaga were on hand to meet with local Boise media about this historic expansion of pet health insurance from the United States to Japan.

Although several European pet insurance companies have expanded outside their countries’ borders, this marks a first for a leading pet insurance provider in the United States to expand its technology, business processes and brand outside the United States and the first pet insurance company in Japan.

With a declining human birth rate in Japan, pets are becoming an integral part of the family. There are over 25 million dogs and cats in Japan. Pets, according to a survey of Japanese pet owners, are considered friends and provide spiritual support. Just as in the United States and Europe, the rise in stature of pets increases the utilization of veterinary care, resulting in greater need for pet insurance. Pets once considered only objects, were changed by legislation in 2004 as objects with life, an important distinction in Japanese culture. Pets fulfill a needed role in Japanese society, just as in the United States by reducing stress, providing companionship, improving “good feeling” hormones and bringing joy to families.

The founder of Pets Best Japan spent several years doing an analysis of pet insurance in North America and Europe, focusing on products and systems. After an exhaustive search, the principals decided that Pets Best had the best product and proprietary software system for pet insurance. Mr. Iwao Nonaga, the founder
of Pets Best Japan said, “After dealing with many companies in North America and Europe, we found that
Dr. Jack Stephens, the founder of pet insurance in the United States, was by far the person with the most
knowledge and insight to provide us with a model for success. Our goal was to have a highly automated,
streamlined system from which to operate and the best product to market to a highly discerning market in
Japan.”

The multi year agreement provides for all current and future automated underwriting and claims systems to be utilized in Japan. In addition certain proprietary and patent pending processes and procedures of Pets Best will be utilized by Pets Best Japan in exchange for an upfront fee and ongoing royalties based on
sales. In addition, Dr. Stephens will serve on the Pets Best Japan board of directors and be a senior advisor to the company. “The diligence and planning of Mr. Nonaga and his team was superlative and in great depth.” Said Dr. Stephens. “In all my years I never experienced such due diligence and all of us at Pets Best are extremely proud that we were chosen over all other pet insurers in the world for this agreement.”
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Pets Best Insurance reimburses pet owners for services from the veterinarian they choose, with no schedules or fee restrictions, truly establishing it as "Pet insurance that really pays!" Pets Best Insurance was founded by Dr. Jack Stephens, the pioneer of pet insurance with over 25 years in the pet insurance industry. Dr. Stephens is also an accomplished veterinarian and avid pet enthusiast. Pets Best includes a choice of four affordable coverage plans with a straightforward 80:20 claims reimbursement structure and
NO benefit schedules. The Pets Best Insurance team is a highly skilled and professional group of pet lovers who have developed products based on innovation and insight into veterinary care. Visit Pets Best Insurance at www.petsbest.com or phone Pets Best Insurance at 877-PetsBest (738-7237). Pets Best, Simply the Best Pet Insurance.

Media Contact: Loran Hickton Phone: 1-866-609-PETS

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Little Shop of Laser joins Buy Idaho

2008-02-01T11:05:00.001-07:00

Little Shop of Laser is a family-owned business located in Boise, Idaho. We offer personalized services for etching or engraving on all types of media, including wood, metal (etching), and glass. We specialize in LED edge-lit signs, custom-made, in all sizes, and photo's in wood.

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