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Lineworkers from FPL and Other Utilities Honored By State

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“The hardworking men and women of Florida who risk their lives daily in extremely dangerous situations to ensure the reliable delivery of electric energy to all citizens of the state are most deserving of gratitude, appreciation and honor,” said State Rep. Seth McKeel of Lakeland, reading from an honorary resolution that designated August 26 as “Lineworker Appreciation Day” in the State of Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla. – March 2, 2012 — Judging from the scene outside the Florida Capitol on March 2, 2012, you might have thought that lawmakers were facing a serious power outage – with bucket trucks and hard hat-clad lineworkers gathered by the dozens. But quite the contrary, lawmakers had invited utility employees from across the state, including many from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to recognize them for their outstanding service.

“The hardworking men and women of Florida who risk their lives daily in extremely dangerous situations to ensure the reliable delivery of electric energy to all citizens of the state are most deserving of gratitude, appreciation and honor,” said State Rep. Seth McKeel of Lakeland, reading from an honorary resolution that designated August 26 as “Lineworker Appreciation Day” in the State of Florida.

McKeel was motivated by Tracy Moore, wife of former Lakeland Electric Lineman Marc Moore, who died in an unfortunate accident several years ago. Tracy has been working to keep her husband’s memory alive by honoring lineworkers who respond to emergencies and often work in harm’s way to restore power for Floridians.

Lineworkers from many Florida utilities converged on Tallahassee for the announcement. FPL was represented by five North Florida employees – Distribution Supervisor Danny Dean, Sr. Line Specialist Bob Harrison and Restoration Specialists Corey Koshinski, Wes Richardson and Otis Smith.

“We came to show support and respect for our colleagues across the state,” said Dean. “While safety is always our top priority, there’s always an element of risk involved in our jobs, but we take a great deal of pride in serving the people of Florida. It’s an honor to be recognized for the work that we do.”

The line specialists were joined by several members of FPL’s Tallahassee office, who turned out to support their fellow employees.

“It’s important for all of us to honor the vital work that our line specialists perform every day to ensure our customers have safe, affordable, reliable electricity,” said Paul Hamilton, FPL Vice President of State Legislative Affairs. “They’ve got tough jobs, and we’re proud that the state is recognizing the work they do.”

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. – based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

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Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
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http://www.fpl.com

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Bill Ringle Leads AskBillRingle.com Forum on Ways to Improve Cashflow

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AskBillRingle.com’s open conference call for entrepreneurs and business owners on March 1, 2012 will address the subject “Ways to Improve Cashflow.”

Philadelphia, PA, March 02, 2012 – Nationally known CEO coach Bill Ringle will lead this month’s AskBillRingle.com forum, “Ways to Improve Cashflow,” on Thursday, March 1, at 4:00pm ET. Good cashflow is essential to any successful business, but easily becomes a black hole for time and resources when improperly managed.

Ringle will describe five symptoms that your business has cash flow problems and provide twelve concrete ideas to improve your cash flow. He’ll also discuss how to identify the main causes of delayed payments, ways to be braver asking for payments, and outsourcing collections when all else fails.

“Generating business, operating a business, and growing a business all depend on having funds to spend and invest. Small business owners tell me that they are especially squeezed in a tight economy by delayed payments on one level and rigid credit ceilings on another level, and if you only look at your finances from those two sources, you can find yourself in trouble very quickly,” explains Bill Ringle. “Over the years, my clients have taught me a wide range of new perspectives to identify, anticipate, and ultimately generate win-win situations from no-win situations related to cash flow issues, and that’s what I’ll be sharing on this AskBillRingle call.”

AskBillRingle.com gives business owners and entrepreneurs answers to their most pressing business growth questions. The website and accompanying conference calls focus on a different subject each month, and give business owners unprecedented access to Ringle’s expertise, experience, and advice. April’s topic, “Standing Out From the Crowd,” will provide unique tips for grabbing customers’ attention and increasing visibility in your niche.

Bill Ringle works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to overcome the five big challenges to business growth so that they can run profitable and rewarding businesses rather than become stuck and overwhelmed in unfulfilling and draining roles. He has worked on four continents, is the author of four business books, and inspires and educates thousands of business leaders each year through his speaking, coaching, interactive programs, and educational products.

For more information and to participate, visit http://AskBillRingle.com.

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LearnWell
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Springfield, PA 19064
610-626-0175
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AAA welcome Emerald Knight Director’s support of Ethical investments

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AAA has welcomed support for ethical investments from the director of Emerald Knight, Robert Hague.

Boston, MA, March 02, 2012 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed support for ethical investments from the director of Emerald Knight, Robert Hague.

The alternative investment advocacy group has spoken out in support of Mr Hague’s assertions that just because an asset class is ethical, does not mean it won’t produce some very healthy yields for investors.

Emerald Knight was initially launched as a provider of ethical investments with the ethos that investing in sustainable, ethical projects can also generate healthy returns. Mr Hague stands by this claim in his recent statement to the press, where he said, “This may sound obvious but many people don’t know, or are just not interested in what happens to their money once they’ve put it in their bank or pension.

“Going down the SRI route allows you to choose exactly how your cash is being invested and what difference it’s making,” he added.

He added that many of those who have invested in ethically, environmentally or socially responsible funds, projects or markets have often see their investment generate better returns that if they had invested in traditional asset classes.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, agrees with Mr Hague, adding, “There is simply no validity in the argument that you can’t make money by investing in ethical projects or making socially responsible investments.”

AAA claims that it is no longer unusual for investors to look for ethical investments as, with the increase in interest in alternative investments, there has also been a general increase in interest in ethical options as the two things often come hand in hand.

A popular option for ethically minded investors is forestry investment, which can help to support sustainable approaches to forestry all over the world, and particularly in emerging economies. Projects such as Greenwood Management’s plantations schemes in Brazil are popular with individual investors and institutions alike as they only require minimum investments of around $10,000.

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Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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ShedsForLessDirect.com Adds Handy Home Products to Its Wood Storage Sheds Inventory

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March 01, 2012 – ShedsForLessDirect.com Adds Handy Home Products to Its Wood Storage Sheds Inventory

Shedsforlessdirect.com is the online industry leader at providing low cost storage solutions for residential and commercial consumers. They recently announced that Handy Home wooden shed products will now be available on their website, and their products will be sold at the same discounted prices as all of their other storage sheds.

Handy Home Sheds are well known for their stunning designs and exceptional workmanship. Some people may have put off acquiring a storage shed because they did not want an ugly metal box in their backyard, one should check out some of the newly made available Handy Home Products sheds. Handy Home sheds are a great option for wood storage sheds , and it’s easier than ever to assemble it yourself. These wood shed kits are all pre-cut and ready for quick assembly.

Their storage sheds are available in array of stunning designs, which could very likely significantly improve the look and feel of everyone’s home. The following are just a few of their products that one will greatly appreciate.

First are their “Solar Sheds,” which are just perfect for a gardener needing a garden shed that can also serve as a greenhouse. For people who are looking for additional space a roof top glass enclosure would be a great choice.

Second are their “Timber Buildings,” which look much more like a well constructed cottage that would be seen on a vintage piece of property than a shed. Handy Home Products sheds come in two series, Macro and Premier. Their Macro Series wood sheds provide the lowest costing solution while the Premier Series buildings offer a more premium grade storage unit.

Third are their “Playhouses” that are just perfect for people who have small children and want to provide them a space that is not only dazzling, but also practical. For people just looking for additional storage capacity, this product line looks like something that would be seen on a street from the 1920s.
Their fourth and final distinct selection are their “Gazebos and Pergola,” which are all made from the finest wood and are something that one would be proud to plan a upcoming party around.

Shedsforlessdirect.com has been in business since 2006, and they are well known for their exceptional prices and out of this world customer service. People with families may realize they will need more space to accommodate their new family members, one would benefit from checking out the products they have available to add more space to their home.

When someone orders a storage shed from Shedsforlessdirect.com, it will be shipped directly to their home and arrive in just 5-10 days, depending on where they live. In addition, each and every one of their products is 100% guaranteed.

Contact Info:
Owner Operator: Travis Pazurek
Address: Post Office Box 252144 St. Louis, MO 63125
Telephone: 877-307-4337
Email Address: shedsforlessdirect@yahoo.com
Website: www.ShedsForLessDirect.com

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FRA urges Investors to seek out RISI Forestry Industry Report

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FRA is urging those interested in alternative investments to get hold of a copy of the new RISI Global Tree Farm Economics Review.

Seattle, United States, March 01, 2012 — Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is urging those interested in alternative investments to get hold of a copy of the new RISI Global Tree Farm Economics Review.

The review is a comprehensive look at the market for investing in sustainable plantation projects and other timber investment schemes all over the world.

The report looks at the various trends, economic and political factors that could impact the industry and investment returns for those with money in the industry.

FRA, which is a research and analysis consultancy, was keen to highlight the reports findings regarding China’s use of timber imports. The report confirms that China’s timber demand has increased in recent years and shows that the timber supply deficit in the country increased by 30 per cent in 2011 to 152 million cubic metres.

The figures show that China’s import of pulp, lumber, logs and woodchip reached record level last year.

“These figures are bound to cheer timber investors as they show that China’s demand for timber is ongoing and should provide a strong market for timber exports,” explained FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins.

The reports also reviewed the major timber producing countries of the world in terms of their performance for timber investors and also their general outlook. The report’s co-author, Robert Flynn stated, “The Review is specific enough to be useful, but broad enough to cover the very wide range of geographic and product variations in type of timber investment projects.”

The report also outlines the benefits and risks involved with timber investment in each of the included countries. FRA supports forestry investment schemes such as the sustainable plantation schemes run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, which help to reduce the pressure on native trees to provide charcoal and other timber products.

“We believe that investing in timber is a good bet in view of the growing demand for wood products in emerging economies,“ concluded Mr Collins.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tel: (206) 316 8394
E-Mail: info@forestry-research.com
Web: http://www.forestry-research.com

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AAA: Venezuelans flock to invest in Miami real estate

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The real estate market in Florida is booming in response to major demand from cash-rich alternative investors from Latin America, according to alternative investment advocacy group, AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, February 29, 2012 — The real estate market in Florida is booming in response to major demand from cash-rich alternative investors from Latin America, according to alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA has responded to a report in propertywire.com, which shows that investors from Venezuela have been buying up property in Miami in droves. The Miami Association of Realtors claim that 15 per cent of all international property sales in Miami last year were to people from Venezuela, who have cash to spend and are eager to get their hands on lucrative and tangible investments.

Despite the ongoing slump in the US economy and, indeed, the Florida housing market, developers have started working again to feed the demand from the rich Latin Americans looking to buy bricks and mortar in the US state.

Jorge Perez from one of the leading developers in the region, Related Group, told Propertywire.com, “Latin America has really helped to breathe new life into our market.”

The trend for Venezuelans investing in the US housing market is thought to stem from the concerns they have about a possible forthcoming crackdown on such investments at home from leftist President Huge Chavez.

“The US housing market is the winner in this scenario,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He added, “It’s not difficult to see why the investors are putting their cash into real estate at a time when the equity markets are far less attractive, along with several other forms of traditional investment.”

However, AAA was keen to point out that there are some investment schemes that are even closer to home, such as the forestry plantation investment schemes run by Greenwood Management in Brazil. Brazil, like Venezuela, has seen an improvement in its fortunes in recent years. As a result, the demand for charcoal or the growing steel industry is enormous and lucrative for those invested in non-native sustainable plantations.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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NanoMarkets Announces the Release of Latest Report on Smart Windows Market

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NanoMarkets has announced the release of its latest report on smart windows, “Smart Windows Markets 2012.”

Glen Allen, Virginia – February 29, 2012 — Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has announced the release of its latest report on smart windows, “Smart Windows Markets 2012.” In the report the firm analyzes the opportunities for smart windows including hot new technologies such as thermochromics, photochromics, PDLC and SPD. It also covers the established markets for retrofit window films and low-e glass.

The report also discusses the activities of some of the important firms in the smart windows space including: 3M, Asahi Glass, Beijing All Brilliant, Chiefway, Chromogenics, Citala, Commonwealth,Corning, DuPont, Garware, GE, Gentex, GlasNovations, Guardian Industries, Johnson Laminations, Materion, Mitsubishi, NSG/Pilkington, Pleotint, Polytron, Polytronix, PPG, Ravenbrick, Sage, Saint-Gobain, Schott, Sekisui, SKC Haas, Smart Glass, Soladigm, Solutia (Eastman Chemicals), Toray Plastics, Switch Materials, US e-Chromics and Zeledyne.

The report provides forecasts of all of the smart windows technologies and materials mentioned above for both the architectural and transportation sectors of the smart windows market, with breakouts by both market value and area covered, as well as by glass or film substrates.

Additional details about the report are available at: http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/smart_windows_markets_2012

NanoMarkets has recently released related other related reports in the areas of BIPV glass, flexible glass, transparent conductors and conductive coatings.

From the Report:

NanoMarkets strongly believes that smart window technologies will grow significantly in the coming decade on the basis of their ability to improve energy efficiencies within both the architectural and transportation sectors. Beyond energy conservation, smart windows also offer improved aesthetics, functionality and margins for builders, manufacturers and materials suppliers.

Materials and specialty chemical firms are a key constituency of the smart window supply chain and the smart window market will be largely fueled by innovation in specialty chemicals and materials science. The major growth areas are electrochromic coatings and self-cleaning coatings with thermochromic coatings will provide somewhat moderate growth opportunities for material suppliers. The market for electrochromic glass windows in particular is expected to almost quadruple to over $2.1 billion market by 2017, with the new smart technologies, PDLC and SPD, generating almost $800 million by the same year.

Smart windows will further provide a growth platform for architectural glass manufacturers and window manufacturers. Already “pricey” architectural glass and window products can be sold at incremental price increase, while providing valuable additional features such as energy savings with smart coatings on the windows and glass facades.

For the construction and architectural side of things, NanoMarkets believes that firms who focus on LEED design and construction, and who adopt smart windows technologies, will benefit the most. As smart windows technology grows and pervades the marketplace, it will eventually become a “required technology” for LEED design and construction. Therefore, architectural and construction firms that are early adopters of smart windows technology in their building designs will gain a sustainable competitive advantage for growing their businesses.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of advanced glass and smart windows sectors and has been covering the markets for such technologies sector for more than six years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets’ reports and other services.

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Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718
rob@nanomarkets.net

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Fish for Life to Participate in the 41st Dana Point Festival of Whales

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Fish for Life, a nonprofit organization on a mission to enhance the lives of special needs people through life-changing fishing trips, will be participating in the Dana Point Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

Dana Point, CA, February 29, 2012 – Fish for Life, a nonprofit organization on a mission to enhance the lives of special needs people through life-changing fishing trips, will be participating in the Dana Point Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

This is the 41st anniversary of the festival drawing more than 100,000 visitors from around the world each year to celebrate the return of the California Gray Whale, a once endangered species. The day’s events will be held around the Dana Point Harbor form 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on March 3rd and 4th and again on March 10th and 11th. Festival-goers can enjoy a variety of fun and educational booths and activities including whale watching excursions, sand sculpting, an outrigger canoe race, a classic car show, fine arts show, live music, and the parade.

Because of its involvement and positive influence on the local special needs community, Fish for Life was invited to participate in the parade by a Dana Point official. Leading Saturday morning’s parade will be Grand Marshall and former NFL quarterback, Jim Everett. He will be followed by 100 members of the Fish for Life family. As a dedicated fishing team leader for Fish for Life, Jim will be wearing the nonprofit’s t-shirt in the parade.

“It’s so exciting that people see the value in Fish for Life and are interested in promoting the program. To have 100 members of the Fish for Life family marching in this parade will be an awesome site to see!” said the special needs organization’s founder, Jim Holden.

For more information about the Dana Point Festival of Whales and its calendar of events, go to the website at http://www.festivalofwhales.org/ or check out their social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter.

About Fish For Life (www.FishForLife.org)
Fish for Life is a non-profit organization based in southern California with chapters in Chicago and Toronto. Its charter is to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting them to enjoy a life-changing half-day fishing trip on the sea. For more information, log onto http://www.fishforlife.org/ or contact Jim Holden at (949) 285-8819 or jim@fishforlife.org.

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Jeff Fluck of Beloit WI Lost 80 lbs in 120 Days and it Only Cost Him $50 per Month

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Jeff Fluck was introduced to Tom Mower … a billionaire bio-chemist in March of 2011 and learned of a new business opportunity which promotes revolutionary NEW products.

Beloit, WI, February 27, 2012 – Jeff Fluck of Beloit, Wi lost 80 lbs in 120 days and it only cost him $50 per month. Jeff Fluck was introduced to Tom Mower … a billionaire bio-chemist in March of 2011 and learned of a new business opportunity which promotes revolutionary NEW products. “The best products the world has ‘Never’ seen!” says Tom Mower, co-founder of Sisel International. Siselean is the weight loss product that Tom Mower released in October 2011 and Jeff Fluck began taking the product immediately. Jeff lost 8.8 pounds his first five days and has lost an astounding 80 pounds in just over 4 months since the release of Siselean. Jeff Fluck has been turning so many people on to Siselean that Jeff Fluck was the top recruiter in Sisel International surpassing over 100,000 representatives in Jan, 2012. “It is easy to promote products you believe in! People walk up to me and congratulate me on my weight loss and ask me how I did it. I just tell them I went to a weight loss convention in Las Vegas last October and I started using this revolutionary NEW product called Siselean and it WORKS! They buy it almost instantly.” says Jeff Fluck.

Jeff Fluck became a multi-millionaire in his thirties and believes he has found the next best opportunity to become a millionaire all over again. When asked how he intends to turn this opportunity into millions Jeff Fluck said: “ The concept is simple: I just have to help others achieve their personal health and financial goals , and by doing so I will obtain my goal by default.” Jeff Fluck is building an international business with representatives of Sisel in Japan, Romania, Italy, and Canada. Jeff Fluck is looking to help 10 people make a six figure income in 2012. Contact Jeff Fluck at 608-436-0119

Contact:
Jeff Fluck
SISEL International, LLC
1525 Hackett St.
Beloit, WI 53511
608-436-0119
skype: jeff.fluck1
JeFFF777@aol.com
http://www.mysisel.com/jefffluck

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Jeff Fluck of Sisel Knights the Top Recruiter in Sisel International January 2012

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Jeff Fluck has been involved in network marketing for more than 25 years and he has never seen an opportunity like Sisel International before.

Beloit, WI, February 27, 2012 – Jeff Fluck of Sisel Knights was the Top Recruiter in Sisel International January, 2012. “ I feel that it is easy to be successful with the amazing products Sisel International offers.” Says Jeff Fluck. Jeff Fluck has been involved in network marketing for more than 25 years and he has never seen an opportunity like Sisel International before. “Never before have I seen a company that spent $200 plus million to start the company, is debt free, has leadership that built a billion dollar mlm once before, has an unmatched manufacturing model, offers the highest paying global compensation plan, and offers the ability to get in on the ground floor!” said Jeff Fluck, a 2 star master distributor of Sisel International. This is what Jeff Fluck had to say about being the number one distributor in the entire Sisel International organization in the month of January, 2012: ”People have seen me lose a tremendous amount of weight in a short period of time. I didn’t run out and talk to people before I knew if the product worked or not. Far too many people run out and “Puke” on their friends, family, and cold contacts immediately.

I remained calm, cool, and collected. I learned this method (as well as countless others) by working very closely with Dan Block (co- founder of www.siselknights.com ) for the past couple of years. Dan Block taught me so many things ….. from how to use facebook properly… more importantly what NOT to do on facebook. I am working Sisel International fulltime …. and because of the amount of time I am able to work Sisel International my team is growing incredibly fast. I understand that in order to get what I want out of Sisel International I have to help as many team mates get what they want out of Sisel International.”

Jeff Fluck is currently building teams in 14 states and 6 countries … and a majority of people in his team are seeing others join their organizations before they even receive their first product order. Contact Jeff Fluck at 608-436-0119

Contact:
Jeff Fluck
SISEL International, LLC
1525 Hackett St.
Beloit, WI 53511
608-436-0119
skype: jeff.fluck1
JeFFF777@aol.com
http://www.mysisel.com/jefffluck