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Sara Shragal

Merrillville, IN
Phone: 219-736-1100
URL: http://www.directbuy.com

About DirectBuy
For more than 36 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances and much, much more. DirectBuy enables members to purchase most every product offering from more than 700 top manufacturers at showrooms in the United States and 500 top manufacturers at showrooms in Canada at over 150 locations across North America. To request a "Free Insider's Guide to Buying Direct" and a Visitor's Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, call 1-800-DIRECTBUY or visit www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

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20 OCT	A Perfect 10! DirectBuy Of Lancaster County Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
	For ten years, DirectBuy of Lancaster County has been offering consumers in the greater Lancaster area a brand new way to save on home improvement projects, furnishings and accessories.

27 SEP	Ottawa resident wins $25,000 home makeover from DirectBuy of Ottawa
	DirectBuy of Ottawa, the home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, recently delivered a $25,000 check to Ottawa resident Deborah Logue as part of the company’s national Home Makeover Program. Logue was presented with the check on September 19 at the Gloucester area club.

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SEP

A family affair DirectBuy of Edison owners celebrate 20-year milestone

DirectBuy has become a way of life for our family. We have three generations working in our club. We even have extended family members who have seen what we’ve done and purchased a club of their own [DirectBuy of Pinellas County in Largo, Florida],” said Phil. “The growth we’ve experienced since we opened our doors 20 years ago is a little hard to fathom. Not only have we grown in terms of the number of our members, but also in the number of manufacturers who want to sell their products through DirectBuy.

29 AUG	DirectBuy partners with uRefer to launch new referral rewards program
	DirectBuy, the home improvement and home furnishings club with direct insider prices, recently partnered with leading referral company, uRefer, to create a Web-based referral program that makes it easy for customers to refer friends and family, while also providing the organization with a method to track referrals across their 160+ club network.

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AUG

30 Day Free Membership Among the Company’s Newest Offering

By providing direct access to hundreds of brand-name manufacturers, DirectBuy has enabled its members to save thousands upon thousands of dollars. In this economy, those savings become even more important. That’s why the company recently introduced several new membership plans to accommodate a wider range of needs and budgets, so that even more families can experience the benefits of belonging to DirectBuy.

03 AUG	Naperville resident receives DirectBuy’s Success Circle honors
	Naperville resident Aaron Kirk, a membership associate at DirectBuy of DuPage County in Naperville, was recently awarded Success Circle honors by DirectBuy’s corporate offices for his dedication to helping introduce new families to DirectBuy club membership during the month of May.

17 JUL	DirectBuy of Spokane and Habitat for Humanity Team Up for Annual Blitz Build
	DirectBuy of Spokane, the home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, is passionate about helping families experience a better quality of life - both in their club, and through their partnership with Habitat for Humanity and its Blitz Build program.

01 JUL	The Red Cross and DirectBuy team up to boost blood supply
	Supporting the blood supply is a community-wide responsibility. That’s why DirectBuy is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

04 JUN	DirectBuy promotes achievement through technology
	“We’re thankful that DirectBuy provided us with much needed computer equipment,” says Walt Daigle, Manager of the Refurbished Computer Program for PATINS Project. “DirectBuy’s contribution will eventually help hundreds of students in underprivileged schools.”

21 May	From One Club to Another-DirectBuy Supports Boys & Girls Clubs Donning Denim Makes a Difference for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana
	Visitors walking in and out of the DirectBuy Corporate Headquarters in Merrillville were a little surprised to see employees so casually dressed on Friday, April 10, 2009.

14 May	Curb Appeal Still Holds Appeal For Homeowners
	DirectBuy helps consumers with home improvement projects that deliver the most ROI.

08 May	Gray receives DirectBuy’s Achievement Circle honors
	Carpentersville resident Jennifer Gray, a marketing associate at DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates, was recently awarded Achievement Circle honors by DirectBuy’s corporate offices for her dedication to helping introduce new families to DirectBuy club membership during the month of January.

04 May	Polish Off Your Spring Cleaning DirectBuy Locations In And Around Chicago Provide Tips On Stainless Steel Care
	Mention “spring cleaning” and most people think of cleaning out the garage. Or perhaps spreading seed on your lawn or mulching your flower garden. Yet giving the interior of your home a thorough cleaning after a long winter indoors can pick up your spirits like the first 70-degree day of spring.

25 APR	Window Treatments Preserve Furnishings And Maximize Cooling Efforts
	After a long winter, your natural instinct is to open up your windows and let the warm sunshine soak into every nook and cranny of your home. Yet before you get too crazy opening up windows and curtains, you should take into account the effect sunshine can have on your furniture and your energy costs.

16 APR	Hail To The ‘Chief’… DirectBuy Hires Patrick Sanford As Chief Information Officer
	The DirectBuy Corporate Support Center recently hired Patrick Sanford to the newly-created position of chief information officer (CIO).

13 APR	DirectBuy of Tinley Park owner celebrates 35 years in business
	Before Ed Sell purchased his DirectBuy franchise back in 1974, the world was a different place. Richard Nixon had yet to resign from office. Not everybody had a color television. There was still no such thing as a free agent in baseball.

09 APR	Top Mark For DirectBuy… DirectBuy Hires Mark Boggess As Chief Financial Officer
	The DirectBuy Corporate Support Center recently hired Mark Boggess as chief financial officer (CFO).

09 APR	DirectBuy Of Little Rock Makes Local Efforts For Long Distance Disaster
	Why is it that “no good deed goes unnoticed?” Sometimes it’s because the effects of that good deed will have forever altered the lives of those involved.

07 APR	“Lunch & Learn” Old Colony Elder Services to Hold Educational Seminars for Family Caregivers in April
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program in Brockton is offering FREE “Lunch & Learn” educational seminars to family caregivers in April.

22 MAR	Directbuy Of Woodbridge Awards $50,000 Home Makeover To Area Resident
	DirectBuy of Woodbridge, the home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, is set to award $50,000 to a local family at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009, as part of the company’s national Home Makeover Program. The celebration will be highlighted by the presentation of an oversized check to George and Virginia Kirk of Catlett, VA.

16 MAR	What Wood Would You Choose? Driftwood And Bamboo Make Great Outdoor Furniture Options
	With daylight savings in full swing, more and more people are looking forward to spending time on their patios or decks. And for those people looking to make more of a splash with their outdoor décor, driftwood furniture offers an eye-catching alternative to the traditional red picnic table or plastic stackable patio chairs.

06 MAR	DirectBuy Of Cool Springs Member Wins $50,000 Home Makeover
	DirectBuy of Cool Springs, the leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, awarded $50,000 to one of its members on Saturday, February 14, 2009, as part of the company’s national Home Makeover Program. The celebration was highlighted by the presentation of an oversized check to Rogelio Menchaca-Garcia by the club’s owners, Steve Blume and John Langley.

17 FEB	DirectBuy Helps Consumers With Home Improvement Projects That Deliver The Most ROI
	When you take on a home improvement project, your objectives are generally two-fold: 1. to enhance the quality of your life and; 2. increase the value of your home on the market. Yet which home improvement projects actually “pay for themselves” or increase the value of your home the most?

12 FEB	DirectBuy Aims For The Green With New Recycling Program
	With more than 160 clubs across the United States and Canada, DirectBuy gives its members access to purchase any number of green items, ranging from bamboo flooring to low consumption faucets and plumbing fixtures.

27 JAN	DirectBuy Of Ottawa Honoured With Sales Centre Of The Year Award
	DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design centre that offers merchandise direct from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers, is proud to announce that franchise owners Lise & Régis Girard and Frank Andrée and Chantal Lapalme recently were the recipients of the highest honour for sales awarded to franchisees – Sales Centre of the Year.

19 JAN	DirectBuy Offers Gemstones, Jewelry For Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries And Other Special Occasion Gifts
	When you think of DirectBuy, most people think of home improvement projects and big-time savings for members by enabling them to buy directly from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers.

13 JAN	DirectBuy Of Long Beach Donates To Lydia’s House
	Long Beach, CA - DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise direct from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers, is proud to announce that DirectBuy of Long Beach had the distinct privilege of donating unwrapped toys, clothing, gifts and other charitable items to the Lydia’s House Women’s Shelter.

13 JAN	DirectBuy Of Minneapolis Awarded Service Center Of The Year Honors
	Minneapolis, MN - DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise direct from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers, is proud to announce that franchise owners Darryn and Dana Fossand recently were the recipients of the highest honor for service excellence awarded to franchisees – Service Center of the Year.

04 JAN	Nothing second-hand about giving…DirectBuy of Tinley Park donates computers to Goodwill; furniture to Catholic Charities
	Over the years, DirectBuy has been recognized for giving families the opportunity to buy directly from the manufacturer and save hundreds, even thousands, on home improvement projects, furniture, appliance and many other household items. DirectBuy has also earned a reputation for its generosity in the communities they serve. A fine example of that is DirectBuy of Tinley Park for its recent donati

22 DEC	DirectBuy Of DuPage County Enjoys New Location At 1864 Highgrove Lane
	DirectBuy of DuPage County, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise directly from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers, recently unveiled its brand new showroom at 1864 Highgrove Lane, Suite 136.

19 DEC	DirectBuy Of Gurnee To Host Jan. 10 Fundraiser For Daisy Resource Development Center And Pay It Forward Foundation
	Most people start their New Year by making resolution. Instead of giving up sweets or exercising more, DirectBuy of Gurnee Owner Karuna Talwar has vowed to make a difference by hosting a charity fundraiser for two worthwhile causes.

15 DEC	DirectBuy Of Cool Springs Earns A+ Rating From The Better Business Bureau
	DirectBuy of Cool Springs, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise directly from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers, was recently awarded an A+ grade by the Better Business Bureau as a BBB Accredited Business.

10 DEC	Versai Wine Bar Teams With DirectBuy To Help Yorba Linda Residents Recover From Fire Ravages With An Event Wednesday, January 14
	Robert Sarai, the innovative restaurateur of Fitness Pizza & Grill, and the newly minted Versai the Wine Bar, knows his neighbors need help after suffering losses caused by recent fires that destroyed more than 150 homes in the city.

01 DEC	How the “new” Scrooge did his shopping for the next Christmas
	There’s no question seeing the three spirits changed Ebenezer Scrooge forever. Yet did it really undo buying habits ingrained over a lifetime? Or did he convert that frugality into shrewdness for getting the most for his money, saving money and being the guy who gave the best gifts?

23 OCT	DirectBuy Of Providence In Warwick Seeks Non-profit Organizations In Need Of Furniture And Fixtures
	There is nothing second-hand when it comes to helping someone in need and DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and design center, has the reputation in its communities for doing just that.

21 OCT	DirectBuy Of Providence Donates Foosball Table To The Boys & Girls Club Of Warwick
	For a generation reared on video games, iPods and computers, you wouldn’t think an old school game like foosball would have an appeal with children between the ages of six and 18.

29 SEP	DirectBuy Of Southlake Offers Discounted Memberships To Flood/Tornado Victims
	Northwest Indiana has seen its fair share of not very fair weather in recent months. In August, a tornado ripped through Griffith. Just one month later, a weather system related to Hurricane Ike dropped up to 10 inches of rain on communities in the region. The massive flooding caused by the rain caused evacuations and damage severe enough for President Bush to declare the region a disaster area.

14 SEP	DirectBuy of Syracuse recognized for superior customer service
	DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center, recently announced its Syracuse, New York location ranks number three in the company’s customer service ratings for 2008. This is the second consecutive year that DirectBuy of Syracuse has landed in the top five in North America, moving from fourth to third place in overall member satisfaction surveys.

26 JUN	Interior Design For The Great Outdoors
	The temperature is heating up and that means it’s time for backyard barbeques – or perhaps just a small family reunion. But first, you’re going to need a place to entertain your crew, impress your friends and family, and grill up the perfect steak.

02 May	Veteran Directbuy Franchisees Open New Sarasota Showroom
	Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs

02 May	Directbuy Helps Bridge The Digital Divide
	DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, donated over 100 CPU's and monitors to Net Literacy. The substantial donation will impact thousands of individuals living in and around the Midwest.

24 APR	Directbuy Of Phoenix Offers Tips On Setting Up The Perfect ‘Outdoor Kitchen’
	DirectBuy of Phoenix Northwest in Peoria and DirectBuy of Phoenix East in Tempe, the leading members-only showroom and home design centers, not only sells “outdoor kitchen” units and other accessories at manufacturer’s low prices, but also offers some helpful pointers on selecting the right equipment and setup for your home.

09 APR	Kids Play At Directbuy…Directbuy Offers “Play” Areas For Parents And Children
	By purchasing directly from the manufacturer, DirectBuy members can not only save a lot of money, but enjoy the process as well. And while it can be a lot of fun to pick out your new kitchen or the new floors for your bathroom, it also requires your full attention. That’s a luxury members with children don’t always have.

08 APR	DirectBuy’s New Floor General DirectBuy Of Buffalo Names Klinger General Manager
	DirectBuy of Buffalo, the leading members-only showroom and home design center, announces the hiring of Mark Klinger as general manager.

19 MAR	DirectBuy Teams Up With Maritz
	DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices has announced a partnership with Maritz, a St. Louis-based sales and marketing services company specializing in customer experience management.