ADA, Mich., Dec. 10, 2004 – Today, the last of more than 3,900 Independent Business Owners (IBOs) powered by Quixtar (www.Quixtar.com) are returning home from the company’s annual Achievers Invitational Business Conference, which began Nov. 28 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla. Attendance at the conference was earned through IBOs’ business qualification efforts in the previous fiscal year. At Achievers, IBOs learned about new products and business developments from Quixtar while networking with other IBOs and Quixtar employees.
“This event is one way we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of IBOs while helping them achieve even more with their Quixtar-powered businesses going forward,” said Ken McDonald, Managing Director of Quixtar. “Last year, IBOs generated a record $1.1 billion in sales for Quixtar. We hope their Achievers experience has equipped them to surpass that in the year ahead.”
Following the theme “Get Fit for the Future,” educational sessions focused on health and fitness products as well as best practices for IBOs to build healthy businesses, covering marketing, sales, and business management. The new Trim Body System, designed to help individuals take control of their weight through healthy eating, nutritional supplements, and exercise, was among key product lines featured at Achievers. Others included the popular XS™ Power Nutrition line of energy drinks and bars, Nutrilite® vitamins, minerals, and supplements, Artistry® Skin Care and Cosmetics, Tolsom™ Skin Care for Men, and the clear.now™ acne skin care system.
IBOs from all 50 U.S. states, all 12 Canadian provinces and territories, and several countries throughout the Caribbean attended the Achievers conference in Orlando. The 2005 Achievers Invitational will bring Quixtar’s top performers for the current fiscal year to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan/) in Grapevine, Texas.
About Quixtar
Since its launch in 1999, IBOs powered by Quixtar have generated more than $4.2 billion in sales for Quixtar plus nearly $320 million for Partner Stores, earning in excess of $1.37 billion in bonuses and other incentives. Based near Grand Rapids, Mich., Quixtar (www.Quixtar.com) is a subsidiary of Alticor Inc. Quixtar Canada Corp. headquarters are located in London, Ont., Canada.
Fred Harteis is President of the IBO s board of directors
