From the desk of the sales manager...

Tomorrow concludes the 2010 Jakes’ Fireworks Shoot-Offs.  Our final Shoot-Off will be held in Russellville, KY tomorrow May 8th.  We have had over 1500 attendees at our Shoot-Offs this year in KS, SC, TX and IN.  The overwhelming response from our attendees has been “Best new items they have seen in years”.  Another customer sent an email which stated “Jake’s Fireworks surpassed the competition this year in New Product Development Effects and Colors”.  We appreciate the compliments and will continue to work in China and the US to ensure we bring the most innovative, highest quality and top performing products to our wholesale and retail customers.

This week our warehouse crews have been busy shipping Excalibur - the #1 Canister Artillery Shell in the World, Goliath, Zeus, United We Stand and MOAB.  Our staff in China has visited several factories and vendors working on our 2011 Product Line-Up.  Our retail team has been finalizing groups and organizations to operate our tents, stands and buildings for the 2010 Retail Season.  Ben Turner and his IT staff continue to develop, edit and produce materials for our website.  Please let us know of any suggestions or additional content you would like on our website.

In closing we hope all of you have a great weekend and especially would like to wish all the Moms out there a very Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday.