Posts Tagged ‘Shareholder discount’

Ralph Nader Video

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Good Afternoon Berkshire Weekenders,

This weekend draws huge crowds and some well-known celebrities to Omaha every year. This year, you have the chance to meet Ralph Nader. I ran into the former presidential candidate at his book signing. Mr. Nader is part of the Meet the Authors being hosted by The Bookwork. This event is still going on for a few more minutes. It is running from 11 a.m. ’till 4 p.m. in south end of the Qwest Center.

Mr. Nader is here to promote his new book, Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! It is on sale for $22 (shareholder price) during the Berkshire Weekend. The book is described as:
Nader’s work of fiction paints a portrait of what America could become, asking: What if several of America’s wealthiest individuals decided it was a good time to work for the collective good?
I shot this short video of Mr. Nader and I thought that I would share it with you.

If you want to chat with Mr. Nader, or get a great deal on his and many other books, drop by The Bookwork display at the Qwest Center. The display also features one-day-only pricing of up to 20% off for shareholders on 60+ other books. There are investment and Warren Buffett-theme books as well as work by other celebrities including Bill Gates, Bill Buffett and Peter Buffett.

If you like the video and want to see all our Berkshire Hathaway Weekend videos, I hope that you will check out our YouTube channel.

Best Wishes,

The Borsheims Team

KPTM: Berkshire Meeting to Attract More People Than Ever

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

OMAHA (KPTM) – When Warren Buffett talks, the world listens. This weekend an estimated 40,000 people are expected to fill Qwest Center Omaha for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.

The mania of what’s known as “Woodstock for Capitalists” is once again upon us, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for businesses gearing up for another year of record crowds. “For the first time, we really have a great chance to make a first impression on brand new shareholders as well,” said Borsheims Marketing Director Adrienne Fay.

Watch video of the story and learn how everyone can get the BRK discount this year at KPTM’s website.

KETV: Berkshire Stores Prepare for Thousands

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries are preparing for an estimated 40,000 shareholders expected to descend on Omaha for the annual shareholders meeting.

Borsheims is stocking the cases with all sorts of shiny pieces.

“On any given day, we have 100,000 pieces of inventory in our system. For Berkshire weekend, we can double that,” said the jewelry store’s Adrienne Fay.

Check out the rest of the story and get details about the deals you can get online now on KETV’s website.

Omaha World-Herald: Ranks of Buffett Devotees to Swell

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
The Omaha World-Herald’s Steve Jordon wrote a front-page article Monday to kick off Berkshire Hathaway shareholders week. The focus of the article was on the record-setting crowds expected again this year, and how businesses like Borsheims are preparing to welcome the crowds.
Here’s what Borsheims’ President & CEO Susan Jacques told him:
“It’s always mayhem, but it’s a really fun opportunity to meet fascinating people who come from all around the world and who are thrilled and delighted to be here,” said Susan Jacques, president of Berkshire’s Omaha jewelry giant, Borsheims. “Anytime we can have new folks come to take a look at the activities in the city of Omaha, we love it.”
Read the rest of the article, including information about what Borsheims is doing to welcome the crowds, here.

Borsheims Makes Changes for Berkshire Shareholders

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Largest Ever Expected Crowds Bring Changes to Event

Omaha, NE – Thousands of new Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will be making their inaugural trip to Omaha this year, and Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts is ready to make a great first impression. “We are expecting more than 40,000 shareholders to visit us this weekend,” said Borsheims Marketing Director Adrienne Fay. “It is important that we make this a great experience for the new shareholders and for the shareholders that have been joining us for years.”

In order to accommodate the expected crowds, Borsheims made the following changes:

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American Bixbite

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Good Afternoon Berkshire Weekenders,

With May just around the corner and the sun shining bright here in Omaha, we thought it would be fun to show off a little bit of what you can expect when you come to visit for the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder’s Weekend.

We are currently featuring an extraordinarily beautiful, 4.27 ct bixbite bracelet. This piece showcases red emeralds from Utah and blue sapphires from Montana. It comes from the Gubelin Collection.

Bixbite is a member of the beryl gem stone family and it includes some gem-fan favorites. You may know these gems as blue/green aquamarine, pink morganite, yellow/orange heliodor, green emerald and colorless goshenite. It has also been called red emerald, scarlet emerald and red beryl. The red color of bixbite is derived from manganese. The color of bixbite gem stones varies from orange/red to red to purple/red. The most desirable color is a deep, clear pink. Many people want and hunt for bixbite gems over one carat in size, but these sizes are very rare. The largest faceted bixbite gem stone is less than three carats, making gem-quality bixbite extremely rare and expensive.

Bixbite has been said to have the power to overcome grief and depression, to help a person feel more energetic and creative, and to stimulate one’s awareness. It has also been said to aid in relationships, giving compatibility and harmony. If you have health issues with your digestive system, heart, or lungs, the bixbite gem stone might be  beneficial to you. It has been suggested that bixbite helps heal those affected areas of the body.

If you are interested, we hope that you will check it out and more amazing jewelry available at Borsheims.

See you in May,

Bill, the blogger