The Southwestern Company Difference Blog
Once again, Southwestern Company is supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 7-13, 2010.
Through the Direct Selling Educational Foundation (DSEF), Southwestern Company along with other members of the direct selling community, will pool resources towards a first-ever Internet-based “treasure hunt.” This year’s NCPW theme, “Dollars and Sense: Rated ‘A’ for All Ages” highlights the importance of being a savvy consumer at any age on financial and business matters.
“Time for a Treasure Hunt!” will support DSEF & the University of Utah during National Consumer Protection Week.
This event will provide an opportunity for direct selling companies to promote consumer education, consumer rights and good corporate citizenship. It will allow Southwestern Company and other direct selling companies to showcase the industry’s genuine good will and commitment to programs that are meaningful to the everyday consumer.
The treasure hunt will help students at the University of Utah learn about the wealth of consumer information available via the Internet. Two one-day Internet-based contests set for March 8th and 9th will ask participants to correctly answer a variety of practical consumer questions.
Southwestern Company, working through DSEF and Dr. Robert N. Mayer, a former member of the DSEF board, will assist with the cash awards in the range of $300-$500 for anywhere from five to eight winners per day.
For additional information:
FTC National Consumer Protection Week website: http://consumer.gov/ncpw/
FTC National Consumer Protection Week Blog: http://consumer.gov/ncpw/blog/
Dr. Robert N. Mayer, University of Utah
E-mail: Robert.Mayer@fcs.utah.edu
Phone: 1-801-581-5771
Bettie Smith, DSEF
E-mail: bsmith@dsef.org
Phone: 1-202-416-6421
Trey Campbell, Southwestern Company
E-mail: trey.campbell@southwestern.com
Phone: 888-602-7867
