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From the: Shell Factory

Sixty-seven years ago, a young couple who’d had enough of frigid winters in the north moved to Florida and began selling seashells and shell crafts from their porch in Bonita Springs. The endeavor grew into a large souvenir shop that was destroyed by fire in 1952. Undaunted, the owners rebuilt further up on the Tamiami Trail (Route 41). Destruction from hurricane Donna in 1960, the construction of I-75 that took the majority of traffic seven miles away, and another fire in 1980 could not stop the reign of Lee Island Coast’s number one shopping attraction.

The Shell Factory changed owners, expanded through the intervening years, and then fell on hard times. Destined for bankruptcy in 1997, local businessman and visionary Tom Cronin decided the sixty-year old store was worthy of not only saving, but surpassing her former glory. A multimillion dollar renovation was only the beginning; the store has fulfilled its destiny by becoming a true shopping destination.

Posted At: EMediaWire.com

How do businesses attract a large number of Internet users to their website? Give stuff away of course. That’s exactly what Minneapolis based Web Rodeo, Inc. is doing by launching GiveawayADay.com, with the exception that the giveaway is actually their business model. GiveawayADay.com will give away items ranging from products, like the iPod nano, to various services and even all-inclusive vacation packages everyday of the year.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 — How do businesses attract a large number of Internet users to their website? Give stuff away of course.

That’s exactly what Minneapolis based Web Rodeo, Inc. is doing by launching GiveawayADay.com, with the exception that the giveaway is actually their business model. GiveawayADay.com will give away items ranging from products, like the iPod nano, to various services and even all-inclusive vacation packages everyday of the year. The giveaway sweepstakes start daily at midnight and end at 11:59pm the following day. Users that join GiveawayADay.com will also have opportunities to earn more daily entries by referring friends, setting their homepage to that designated by GiveawayADay.com, or taking other actions.

“The GiveawayADay.com daily sweepstakes is about giving cool stuff away everyday, with no risk or long-term obligations to our users,” said Kevin Reilly, President of Web Rodeo, Inc., which owns the GiveawayADay.com website. “It’s also the perfect place for companies to introduce or promote new products or build their brand,” Reilly added.

The initial promotion period began today, September 12, 2006, and will go through September 25, 2006. Daily winners during this period will receive an Apple iPod nano, with an approximate retail value of $149 dollars. The sweepstakes are open to all legal residents of the United States and Canada that are 18 years of age or older. To join the daily sweepstakes or view the complete rules, go to http://www.giveawayaday.com.

No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Purchase does not improve one’s chances of winning. All Federal, State, Local, and Municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited or restricted.

Web Rodeo, Inc. operates a collection of consumer-oriented websites, including GiveawayADay.com. The websites are ultimately designed to generate interest and help consumers find the information or products they desire quickly and efficiently. Web Rodeo, Inc. has been helping advance Internet user’s online experiences since 2002.