Founded in 1992, Market America is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing. With more than 3 million Preferred Customers and 180,000 Distributors and UnFranchise® Business Owners worldwide, Market America has generated over $3 billion USD in accumulated retail sales. In that time, individuals have earned over $1.8 billion USD in commissions and estimated retail profits. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company employs over 500 people globally with international operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Through One-to-One Marketing, Market America combines the Internet with the power of people, creating the ultimate online destination. As a result, we have revolutionized a brand-new industry, setting a standard by which all other businesses are measured: Built on Product. Powered by People. Learn more about MA at our blog.
SHOP.COM is a new kind of shopping comparison site that offers the most comprehensive shopping experience on the web. Our shopping experts have drawn on their industry experience and insider connections to bring you the best collection of the stores you can't live without, and the brands and products you love - all in one place.
Brandi Quinn is the President of ma Cares. Her passion and compassion are contagious. For the past 15 years, Brandi has spearheaded the charitable giving division of Market America. She has encouraged and inspired the Market America employees to give back to the community in a variety of ways and can always be found at the center of it all, working tirelessly to support the various organizations that the company sponsors. Brandi and her husband Mike live in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina with their two beloved dogs, Scooter and Cooper. In addition to being the President of ma Cares she also serves as the Vice President of Operations for Market America.
Originally from eastern North Carolina, Roxanne has slowly made her way across the state and now lives in Asheville where she works remotely for Market America as a copywriter/editor. When she is not busy writing, Roxanne enjoys discovering new restaurants in Asheville, taking her dog Sadie to the park, and spending time with her husband, Tolan. Roxanne is also a member of the Jr. League of Asheville where she is involved with volunteering in the local community.)
Katie Taylor is the Project Manager of ma Cares and the newest addition to the team (as of March 2013). She believes that service to humanity is the best work of life and enjoys volunteering in the community. Caring for animals and mentoring children and young adults are her favorite areas of focus. Always striving to grow personally and professionally, Katie has taken advantage of opportunities to serve as a program manager and board member for the Winston-Salem and North Carolina Junior Chambers. She proudly lives in the Piedmont Triad area with her rescued Golden Retriever mix, Daisy.
I grew up in Greensboro, NC, and like most southern guys I'm pretty laid back - except when it comes to Sports. My father and grandfather both attended the University of Tennessee, so as a youth I was thoroughly brainwashed to be a Big Orange fan. I ended up going to school there myself, and was fortunate enough to witness a National Championship during my sophomore year. Well, my first sophomore year anyway. :-)
Apart from sports, my other interests include History, Politics, Astronomy, Video Games, and anything related to Technology. To be perfectly honest I'm a total nerd. I took apart my first computer when I was 9 years old (my uncle never really forgave me), and have been hooked ever since. This fascination with technology translated into a love of the sciences in college, but my inability to do Math beyond a 2nd grade level really put a damper on my career in Astrophysics.
Aside from that, I'm the proud owner of three of the world's dumbest dogs - a claim that has been proven time and again by their utterly absurd eating habits. Let's just say I've come home from work only to find they've eaten part of a metal chair. I suspect they are part Billy goat. Nevertheless, I love Emmy, Jack, and Reggie with all my heart.
My name is Faith Hinkley, and I'm one of the Patriot Rovers dogs. You've probably seen me around the Market America office or at one of their events. I'm the pretty blonde with the big smile. The wonderful ma Cares team is pretty fond of me, and they've decided to devote each Friday's blog post to my stories, pearls of wisdom, and “tails” of others giving back to their communities. We'll call it "Fridays with Faith".
What you may not know about me is that I'm named after someone special. The flag that represents this great country flies high on the flag pole for my namesake's sacrifice. I am named in memory of US Army Sergeant Faith Hinkley, who died on August 7, 2010 in Iskandariya, Iraq. Faith was part of the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Through me, Faith Hinkley's legacy lives on, helping and healing another wounded soldier.
ma Cares supports Patriot Rovers in their effort to honor heroes, rescue dogs, and make a difference in the lives of veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Please consider donating or getting involved with ma Cares so they can continue supporting dogs and veterans like Terry and me, and honoring heroes like Faith Hinkley.
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Pathways Center is a division of Greensboro Urban Ministry. Their purpose is to offer safe, temporary shelter to homeless families while they...
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Patriot Rovers is committed to rescuing, housing, nurturing, rehabilitating, vaccinating, spaying, neutering, training and...
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Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test® has only one office, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, with one full time and two part time staff members. The objective of the organization is to direct as many funds as possible, as quickly as possible, to the research.
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Good morning Fridays with Faith readers! Today I’m happy to give a rover report on some very exciting news: graduation! Now, we’re not talking caps and gowns here; but the graduates will be wearing some pretty spiffy vests! Who are these graduates, you’re wondering? Well, they’re mini-mes! Ok; they’re not …
Bestselling author Kevin O’Brien is a core member of the Seattle7Writers, a non-profit dedicated to supporting literacy in the Northwest and everywhere, and we’ve been thrilled by his support for ma Cares! Kevin and the Seattle7Writers have donated a number of signed books for our silent auction at “A …
If someone offered you an opportunity to have fun, meet new people, follow your passion, try new things, learn new skills, gain confidence, and experience a sense of pride and fulfillment, all in your spare time, would you jump on it in a heartbeat? If they mentioned that this opportunity …
Good morning Fridays with Faith readers! Last weekend wasn’t so summery was it? Today there will be no warm weather advice. Rather, I will be sharing a tail of someone who is near and dear to me and to Market America as well. Without letting the cat out of the …
Actress Eva Longoria, who is best known for her role as Gabriel Solis on the hit show “Desperate Housewives”, is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual special needs, and co-founded Eva’s Heroes to do just that. Blessed with a sister who was intellectually disabled and a mother …
A mother’s love inspires some pretty remarkable acts, and as Mother’s Day quickly approaches, many of us are likely remembering all of the special things our mothers have done for us over the years. Danielle Cook Navidi is a shining example of a dedicated mother, who used her time and …
