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12/14/05 - There’s Nothing to Lose and Lots to win (Including Free DVD Players!) When You Enter the 15th Annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest

EAGLE, ID, December 14, 2005 – It’s been 15 years since the very first Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest and plans are underway to ensure that the February 2006 anniversary event is bigger and better than ever before. That’s right: get ready for some big bells and whistles this coming year during the annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest.

Filed Under: Potato Lover's Month, Retail

11/07/05 - PMA Book-Signing Event Focuses Attention on Downward Spiral of Anti-Carb Diets

ATLANTA, GA, November 7, 2005 – As part of its ongoing effort to set the record straight about carbs, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) jumped at the chance to have its national fitness spokesperson, Denise Austin, in Atlanta for this year’s PMA show. The IPC was particularly excited about including Austin in the weekend activities as the meeting coincides with the roll-out of Austin’s new book Eat Carbs, Lose Weight.

Filed Under: Denise Austin, Retail, Special Events

11/06/05 - National Fitness Star Adds Glitz & Glamor to Idaho Potato Commission’s VIP Reception

Sunday, November 6, 2005, Atlanta, GA – National fitness expert Denise Austin signed copies of her new book for guests attending a private Idaho Potato reception. The event was held during the PMA Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition this week in Atlanta.

Filed Under: Denise Austin, Retail, Special Events

11/06/05 - National Fitness Star Draws Crowds at Idaho Potato Commission’s PMA Booth

Sunday, November 6, 2005, Atlanta, GA – Denise Austin and Idaho Potato fans lined up for a chance to meet America’s Favorite fitness expert on Sunday, November 6th, 2005, during PMA’s fresh summit international convention and exposition.

Filed Under: Denise Austin, Retail, Special Events

10/30/05 - Idaho Potato Commission’s VP of Legal and Government Affairs Shows Them How It’s Done in D.C.!

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2005 – When the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced its decision to help sponsor the 30th Annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) as part of its annual harvest celebration program, little did it know that one of its own would go the next step (literally, mile after mile) and actually run it! This is exactly what Patrick Kole, the IPC’s VP of Legal and Government Affairs did, in X hours and XX minutes – an especially noteworthy feat considering this was the first marathon he has ever participated in.

Filed Under: Consumer, Denise Austin, Idaho Potato Harvest, Special Events

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