Released on: October 13, 2008, 5:24 pm

Press Release Author: Peter Ruetz

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: In 1997, two lifelong friends, Peter Ruetz and Steve Pippy,
decided to buy purchased DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, the leading members-only
showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct
prices.

Press Release Body: VANCOUVER, COQUITLAM, VICTORIA, AND OKANAGAN, BC...

Not too long after that, they hired Megan Taylor work in their reception area. So
celebrating Megan's 10-year anniversary with DirectBuy takes on an added
significance.

"Megan's 10-year anniversary means a lot to us for many reasons. For starters, being
in business for 10 years doing anything says something in itself, but to provide
enough challenges and opportunity for growth for your employees to want to stay that
long says quite a bit about DirectBuy," said Peter Ruetz, co-owner of DirectBuy of
Greater Vancouver. "Megan's been a wonderful addition to our company from her first
day until now. Frankly, it's impossible for me to think of this place without her
here."

Originally hired as a receptionist, Taylor quickly became a jack-of-all trades,
helping customers place orders and even working in shipping and receiving. That
versatility paid off and she was promoted to service manager, a position she's held
for the past seven years.

A resident of Pitt Meadows, Taylor worked in the medical field prior to her
DirectBuy days and holds a medical office assistant's certification from Douglas
College. During her time at DirectBuy, she's won Corporate's Ultimate Service Star
and attended The Summit conference for DirectBuy's superior performers.

Said Taylor,"DirectBuy has been a wonderful place to work these past 10 years. What
amazes me that even after 10 years, I still learn so much about furniture and the
business itself. Another benefit is that there are members I've known since my first
day until now. I've seen them come in and buy wedding invitations, then baby
furniture and so on. Plus, Peter and Steve are just amazing people to work for.
They're really more like my family."

Since 1971, DirectBuy franchises have offered members the opportunity to enjoy
enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and
outdoor products and accessories by buying wholesale, directly from the
manufacturer. With four convenient locations in the greater Vancouver area
(Victoria, Vancouver, Coquitlam, and Kelowna), consumers can enjoy a comfortable,
country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying
direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, visit www.DirectBuyBC.ca.

About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better
quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 500 manufacturers and
their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members' hard-earned money to go
much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail
store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Vancouver area since 1997. Access to
confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members'
dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable setting, where you finally have the
financial control of buying direct. The four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater
Vancouver area are part of more than 160 franchise locations throughout North
America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor's Pass to attend an
Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 604-552-5255, or visiting www.DirectBuyBC.ca.

Locations of the four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Vancouver area are:
DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St., Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 4P7;
DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, British Columbia
V3K 6R2; DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd., Kelowna, British
Columbia V1X 7J8; and DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria,
British Columbia V8T 1P7.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit
www.directbuycares.com.


Web Site: http://www.directbuycares.com

Contact Details: DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver
91 Golden Drive, Unit 1
Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 6R2
Canada
604-552-5252
peter@ucc.bc.ca