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Experience Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Weekend Virtually
Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts Blog Highlights Berkshire Weekend Experience
(OMAHA, Neb. – April 29, 2008) — Warren Buffett fans can experience this year’s Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Weekend virtually. Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts is hosting www.borsheimsbrk.com, an inside look at the latest happenings during Berkshire Hathaway Weekend. The blog is home to hundreds of shareholders, journalists and others interested in taking part in the action, but unable to make it to Omaha.
The Web site, www.borsheimsbrk.com, will cover the following events:
Friday, May 2
Borsheims Shareholder Cocktail Reception
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Look for:
- Shareholders Weekend kick-off celebration at Borsheims, one of the nation’s largest independent jewelry stores
- Thousands of shareholders perusing diamonds, gemstones and watches
- “Jeweler to the Stars” Stephen Webster and dozens of other designers showing exclusive pieces at special shareholder prices
Saturday, May 3
Borsheims Open
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Borsheims Direct Express Shuttle from Qwest Center to Borsheims
11a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 4
Borsheims Shareholder Shopping Day 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Brunch Begins 9 a.m.
Games Begin 1 p.m.
Look for:
- Bridge experts Bob Hamman and Sharon Osberg
- Chess Champion Patrick Wolff playing six games of chess at one time while blindfolded
- Magician Norman Beck entertaining shareholders
Members of the media wishing to visit Borsheims during Berkshire Hathaway Weekend are encouraged to RSVP with Jonnie Robinson at 402.951.8215, or by e-mail at jonnierobinson@borsheims.com. Borsheims is located at 120 Regency Parkway in Omaha, Neb. Media should arrive at the northeast entrance of Regency Court, near Garbo’s Salon.
Borsheims is one of the nation’s largest independent jewelry stores. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, the store is known for its extensive selection of jewelry, watches and gifts, its exemplary customer service and its exceptional Borsheims price. For more information, visit www.borsheims.com.
