ATLANTA-BASED ENTREPRENEUR CAPTURES TOP HONORS ON SEVENTH STOP OF "THE '97 QUEST FOR AMERICA'S BEST -- QVC's 50 IN 50 TOUR".SAVANNAH Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. , Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 1997-- -- The Dura-Last Molecular Bonding Protectant protectant /pro·tec·tant/ (pro-tek´tant) protective. protectant, protective 1. affording defense or immunity. 2. an agent affording defense against harmful influence. Captures Georgia's Best of Show -- QVC QVC Quality Value Convenience QVC Question Valid Command viewers nationwide got a first look at the best new products in Georgia when the electronic retailer produced its seventh of 50 live broadcasts as part of its 50-state-in-50-week tour. Based on total sales revenue and long-term electronic retail sales potential, QVC named The Dura-Last Molecular Bonding Protectant as Georgia's "Best of Show" product. Produced by Bioshield Technologies, Inc. of Atlanta, the product sold out 4,754 units in just under three minutes "Three Minutes" is the 46th episode of Lost. It is the twenty-second episode of the second season. The episode was directed by Stephen Williams, and written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. It first aired on May 17, 2006 on ABC. . Fourteen products sold out on the March 16 Georgia show, making the seventh stop on "The `97 Quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the America's Best -- QVC's 50 in 50 Tour" an instant success. QVC will produce a live broadcast via the QVC Local from every state during the year-long program, showcasing products from small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the country. The U2 Free Flight Glider produced by Lanier RC Lanier RC is a manufacturer of Almost Ready to Fly (ARFs) and kit radio controlled airplanes. It is typically hailed as the first manufacturer of ARFs. External links
Other products that sold out included Set of 2 Georgia Peach Lace Toppings from Georgia Mountain Specialties, Inc. in Dillard, Set of 2 Georgia Peach Cobbler Breads from The Atlanta Nut Bread Co. in Cartersville, Hand poured Scented Heart Box Candle from Kandlestix in Cleveland, Handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft 7 Drawer Jewelry Armoire from 2-Day Design in Eastanollee, African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Historical Cookbook from African American Queen Hunt in Warner Robins, Georgia Warner Robins is the 9th largest city in Georgia, located in Houston County, Georgia and Peach County. The city is in the Macon metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,804. Red Clay T-shirt from American Imprint, Inc. in Atlanta, White Oak Lumber Porch Rocker from Heritage Outdoor Furniture in Watkinsville, Choice of Botanical Area Rugs from Shaw Rugs in Dalton, Set of 4 Vidalia Gold Condiments from Vidalia Gold of Georgia in Uvalda, 4lbs. Old Fashioned n. 1. A cocktail consisting of whiskey, bitters, and sugar, garnished with with fruit slices and often a cherry. Noun 1. old fashioned - a cocktail made of whiskey and bitters and sugar with fruit slices Roasted Peanuts from The Peanut Factory in Rome, "Songs of the South" Cassette and CD from Hickory Cove Music in Atlanta. Vectra Protective Apparel Fabric Spray, Vectra in Atlanta, the "Best of Show" from the 1995 tour, made a special appearance during the Savannah broadcast and was also reported to be a sell out. The 20 products offered for sale were originally selected from statewide trade shows held in Atlanta on December 11 and in Macon on December 12. "`The `97 Quest for America's Best -- QVC's 50 in 50 Tour' is an excellent opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs to launch their product into the national spotlight," stated Doug Briggs, president of QVC, Inc. "As evident from this broadcast, several Georgia small businesses and entrepreneurs are already destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. for success." Throughout the year, QVC Local buyers will chose 20 products from each state -- 1,000 products in all -- that will be selected for the tour. Each broadcast will award "Best of Show," "First Runner-Up" and "Second Runner-Up" honors. The QVC Local is the world's first self-contained mobile television studio. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology including two satellite dishes, 8 cameras, a 44 input audio console and 60 video monitors. QVC Inc. is the world's preeminent electronic retailer. QVC markets a wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings, licensed products, fashion and beauty, electronics and fine jewelry. In addition to its core channel, QVC, which reaches 60 million homes across the United States, the company's other divisions/subsidiaries include Q2, QDirect, QVC Local, QVC International and iQVC. Information regarding the "The '97 Quest for America's Best -- QVC's 50 in 50 Tour" can be accessed on iQVC, QVC's Interactive Retail Service, available at: http://www.qvc.com - reaching Internet users in the United States and around the world. CONTACT: QVC, Inc. Alex Soumbeniotis, 610/701-8224 -or- Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. Jonathan Cutler, 212/265-9150 |
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