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August 23, 2007 - SCOTTSDALE – Imports of Bali, a new nonprofit Scottsdale store (http://www.importsofbali.org), will preview their stunning holiday collection on Sept. 27th. Be the first to view and get a jump start on holiday shopping with a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind:
* Exquisitely hand-crafted .925 sterling silver jewelry inlay with semi precious stones
* Recycled teak and Javanese palisadre home décor
* Home accessories with finely woven hand-loomed silks
* Indoor and outdoor sculptures and furniture crafted from metals, indigenous stone and other natural materials, and;
* Original oil paintings signed by the artist
Sales are both wholesale and direct to the public. All profits generated from sales are reinvested in assisting a greater number of low-income entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, Nepal and Afghanistan.
Imports of Bali is a program of the Kearny Alliance, a Scottsdale based philanthropic foundation helping entrepreneurs in third world countries develop and market their businesses to promote sustainable global development and alleviate extreme poverty.
“This holiday, your purchase can really make a difference in people’s lives. Every $1,200 worth of hand-crafted merchandise sold in our store is one job for one year for a person in poverty,” said Terry Koch the Executive Director of the Kearny Alliance.
Koch said: “Our products are amazingly beautiful and the attention to detail is superb. Many pieces are heirloom quality. By training and partnering with low-income producers in Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia and Nepal in quality control, production, business management, and marketing, we insure the highest quality products for export.
“We’ve also recently begun assisting a women’s group in Afghanistan producing the finest quality of linen embroidery for bed linens and towels. So, we are always added stunning new products to our range – and extending assistance to those in need.”
Imports of Bali Open House, Store Location and Store Hours
Imports of Bali will unveil its new holiday shipment at its open house this Sept. 27th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. at Imports of Bali store. Visitors will be treated to Asian food, refreshments, music, thousands of products, special discounts – Plus a free holiday gift drawing and more.
Imports of Bali store location: 14611 North Scottsdale Road at the NE corner of Scottsdale and Acoma just north of Thunderbird.
Imports of Bali store hours:
* Monday - Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
* Sunday noon to 5:00 pm
Extended holiday hours begin Nov. 23.
* Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
* Sunday, Noon to 5:00 pm.
For further information about our open house, our products or philanthropic mission, please call Imports of Bali store at 480 991 4440 and visit our website at http://www.importsofbali.org.
About The Kearny Alliance and Imports of Bali
The Kearny Alliance is nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that supports innovative business education and training, applied research and other initiatives to promote international trade. While the foundation’s activities have global impact, its geographic focus is Asia.
The results of the Alliance’s efforts are the creation of lasting jobs, increased efficiencies in business and greater cross-cultural understanding. It accomplishes it mission through: International trade and commerce; Skills-based development and training; Global marketing and management; Information technology, and; Cultural exchange.
Key programs of the Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org) include the Export Service Centre (http://www.exportservicecentre.com) with offices in Denpasar, Indonesia. The Centre assists low-income producers throughout Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos, Nepal and Afghanistan to sell products to buyers worldwide. Imports of Bali (http://www.importsofbali.org) is the nonprofit retail arm of the Kearny Alliance. The Imports of Bali retail store in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a direct sales outlet for small-scale producers in developing countries.
