WTN Services and the Winetasting Network Partner with Wine Industry Leaders in Philanthropic Effort
NAPA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® a division of 1-800-Flowers.com® have announced they have deepened the commitment to their existing plan of industry partnerships and projects that better the community. For the month of February, WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® have embarked on two projects to benefit the Care Network at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, California. In addition, WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® will continue to look at ways to develop strategic partnerships with wine industry leaders on projects for the betterment of the communities they serve.
For February, and in honor of Valentine's Day, WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® are offering a 20% discount on their exclusive "Seduction of the Senses Gift" set, and every online order until February 13th will result in 10% of the proceeds going to the Care Network at Queen of the Valley Hospital. The "Seduction of the Senses Gift Set" arrives beautifully packaged in a red gift box complete with tasting notes and a short history on pairing wine with chocolate, complete with a bottle of Hahn 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon accompanying an 18 piece Harry London gourmet chocolate assortment, including creamy caramels, truffles, toffee squares and other favorites. The "Seduction of the Senses Gift Set" is exclusive to Winetasting Network® and cannot be purchased elsewhere. Ordering is simple and fast at www.winetasting.com, and orders received by February 11th will ensure delivery by Valentine's Day.
In addition, WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® are lead corporate sponsors of the 21st Annual Napa Valley Red Carpet Gala and Academy Awards® Viewing Party to benefit the Care Network at Queen of the Valley Hospital. The 2009 event, held at Co-Sponsor Robert Mondavi Winery, is one of the oldest and largest benefits to address issues relating to HIV/AIDS and cancer in California and will feature over 25 restaurants and 30 of the top wineries from the Napa Valley showcasing their wares and donating to the event's silent auction. WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® and their employees have been involved with the event for many years running and have been instrumental in encouraging other industry leaders to become involved.
"WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® are pleased to be doing what we can in these turbulent times," stated Chris Edwards, Vice President and General Manager. "We are always looking at ways that we can help make a difference, and getting our employees involved in their community. We look forward to continuing efforts like special donations through sales and community events in the future, and to encouraging partnerships with many of our industry friends in those endeavors," Edwards added.
The Fun Factor
Employees at WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® are also enthused about this ongoing program. Part of the payoff is the increased camaraderie within the company as employees volunteer to help. For the 2009 Academy Awards® Viewing Party, WTN Services® tapped into the talents and creativity of their employee Kristina Palko, who designed the event's poster and t-shirts.
"It makes all of us feel good to be able to help others, especially in these tough economic times," Edwards continued. "The fun factor is huge when you're working together for the community. We've even been able to work with one of our partners to secure national celebrity and noted television, film and radio personality Bob Sarlatte to emcee this year's event. It's those kinds of things that help make it fun...and everyone knows we need some fun these days!" Edwards said.
About: WTN Services® and the Winetasting Network® a division of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
WTN Services®, Ambrosiawine.com® and the Winetasting Network® are the wine services and wine marketing companies of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc “Gift Shop”. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com); exceptional cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(R) (1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May Confections Brands(R) (www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com); gourmet foods from Greatfood.com(R) (www.greatfood.com); wine gifts from Ambrosia(R) (www.ambrosia.com); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) (www.1800baskets.com) and DesignPac(R) as well as Home Decor and Children's Gifts from Plow & Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com), Wind & Weather(R) (www.windandweather.com), HearthSong(R) (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(R) (www.magiccabin.com).
About: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and a provider of specialty gifts for all occasions. For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals perfect for every occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) (1-800-356-9377 or www.1800flowers.com), is one of the top 50 online retailers by Internet Retailer, as well as 2008 Laureate Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient of ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award, offers the best of both worlds: exquisite arrangements created by some of the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular flowers shipped overnight "Fresh From Our Growers(sm)." As always, 100% satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed. The Company's BloomNet(R) (www.mybloomnet.net) international floral wire service provides a broad range of quality products and value-added services designed to help professional florists grow their businesses profitably.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is involved in a broad range of corporate social responsibility initiatives including continuous expansion and enhancement of its environmentally-friendly "green" programs, various philanthropic and charitable efforts and special private-sector skills training programs for military veterans. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under ticker symbol FLWS.
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