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July 1, 2003
Tom Wailgum |
Lighting the Skies - 4th Of July Pyrotechnicians employ computers to coordinate their displays and the accompanying celebratory music. The advancements in electronics and computerization has sparked a revolution in pyrotechnics.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2011 |
Celebrating July 4th Safely: Fireworks Big and Small Can Pose Risks, CPSC Urges Caution with Every Use The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that last year, during the 30 days surrounding July 4, fireworks sent about 1,900 injured consumers to emergency rooms. |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2005 |
Kansas Firms to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty for Selling Banned Fireworks Winco Fireworks Inc. had previously entered into a consent decree which required the testing of imported fireworks for compliance with U.S. fireworks laws and regulations, and prohibited the sale of devices that fail to comply with federal fireworks regulations. |
Sports Illustrated
July 3, 2002
Frank Deford |
Bombs away Ballpark fireworks should be limited to July 4th |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2004 |
Federal Government Working to Keep Americans Safe on 4th of July A multi-agency group urges consumers to follow safety guidelines and use only legal fireworks. |
U.S. CPSC
June 25, 2008 |
Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers In 2007 nearly 10,000 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries. |
Entrepreneur
April 2005
Sara Wilson |
What's New 04/05 The My Girlfriend's Kitchen franchise. |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2010 |
Four Fireworks Firms Agree to $100,000 Civil Penalty for Importing Violative Fireworks The U.S. CPSC announced today that Jake's Fireworks Inc. and its affiliated companies have agreed to pay a $100,000 civil penalty for importing consumer fireworks that failed to comply with federal fireworks regulations. |
AskMen.com
Andrea Gourgy |
Top 10: Independence Day Fireworks Shows These are 10 of the biggest, most spectacular festivals and fireworks displays the country has to offer. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2005 |
CPSC Warns Consumers of Fireworks Dangers this 4th of July Season To help reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries this summer, CPSC and federal law enforcement agencies are encouraging consumers to keep fireworks out of the hands of children, to safely use legal fireworks and never buy or use illegal fireworks. |
Entrepreneur
February 2003 |
Who New? The top 50 latest additions to the world of franchising |
Inc.
July 2006
Liz Welch |
Things I Can't Live Without: Donna Grucci Butler What dazzles Donna Grucci Butler, maker of some of the world's most spectacular fireworks displays. |
U.S. CPSC
June 27, 2006 |
CPSC Warns Consumers that Using Professional Fireworks Often has Deadly Results Between 2000 and 2005, CPSC has reports of 36 fireworks-related consumer deaths. More than a third of these incidents involved professional devices, which were sold illegally to consumers. CPSC recommends following these fireworks safety tips. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2010 |
Thousands of Injuries with Sparklers, Firecrackers, and Aerials; CPSC Urges Consumers To Put Safety In Play During the Fourth of July About 200 fireworks injuries a day occur during the month surrounding the July 4th holiday. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2009 |
CPSC Announces Drop in Fireworks-Related Injuries; Consumers Still Urged To Celebrate Safe This July 4th The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's new Chairman, Inez Tenenbaum, urged families today to put safety first during the Fourth of July holiday and celebrate with caution when it comes to fireworks. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2003 |
CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards, Urges Consumers to Celebrate Legally and Safely on Independence Day With July 4th near and American patriotism high, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to celebrate the occasion safely by not purchasing or using illegal fireworks and by adhering to safety guidelines if using legal ones. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2002 |
CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards Commission urges consumers to celebrate safely on Independence Day. |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Anton & Chun |
Best of the Best We've compiled the world's biggest and best franchise listing - now it's up to you to get started. |
Reason
July 2008
Greg Beato |
Free the Fireworks! Blowing up huge caches of fireworks doesn't just celebrate our freedom; it certifies it -- a patriotic act our Founding Fathers would have readily endorsed. |
Entrepreneur
November 2008
Tracy Stapp |
On a Budget? Here are 85 franchises you can start for less than $25,000. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2002 |
Indiana Businessman Found Guilty of Illegally Selling Professional Display Fireworks To Consumers An Indiana businessman faces up to 35 years in federal prison and a $1,000,000 fine after an Indiana jury found him guilty of selling display fireworks to consumers. |
Entrepreneur
October 2002 |
For the Low, Low Price Find the perfect franchise for less than $50,000. |
Entrepreneur
July 2003
Devlin Smith |
Secrets to Success Yes, you can be a successful franchisee -- our insiders and experts tell you how. |
Entrepreneur
May 2004
Devlin Smith |
The Sure Thing Are existing franchise systems always a better bet than startups? |
Entrepreneur
October 2005 |
Less Is More Think you can't afford to buy a franchise? Well, think again. Check out our listing of franchises for under $50,000. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005 |
26th Annual Franchise 500 Who hit #1 in our Franchise 500 this year? And how did we select the 500? We consider numerous factors in our ranking, some of which are weighed more heavily than others. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005
Andrew A. Caffey |
Get in the Game Think owning and operating is the only way to get involved in a franchise? Well, we can think of 5 strategies you can use to play the franchising game. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
How To Buy Into A Franchise If you're considering buying a franchise, or if you just want to learn more about the phenomenon, here are the basics. |
Entrepreneur
January 2010 |
Understanding the Franchise 500(R) Ranking An annual ranking of franchises and the essential data behind them. |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2005 |
American Promotional Events Inc. Recall of Fireworks These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. |
Entrepreneur
May 2004
Sara Wilson |
What's New 05/04 The skinny on the Totally Low Carb Stores franchise. |
Entrepreneur
November 2005 |
The Latest Thing Entrepreneur Magazine has a New Franchise listing to provide information about companies that started franchising in 2000, for people that may want to become franchise owners. |
Entrepreneur
January 2008 |
Understanding the Rankings A look inside on how the Franchise 500(R) list was compiled. |
Entrepreneur
May 2007
David J. Kaufmann |
What a Ride! Take a look at how franchising has evolved over the past 30 years. |
U.S. CPSC
June 27, 2007 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Dangers When Consumers Use Illegal Fireworks On average there are about seven firework-related deaths each year. |
Entrepreneur
November 2006 |
Young Guns Get a jump on the action with these new franchises. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2006 |
Ohio Fireworks Importer Sentenced, Fined for Violations Larry Lomaz, president of Midwest Fireworks Manufacturing Inc., was sentenced for criminal contempt related to violations of the terms of a May 2003 consent decree. |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Mark C. Siebert |
Next Big Thing? Franchising can take your business far and wide. |
Entrepreneur
August 2010
Tracy Stapp |
Losing the Dream, But Saving the Store The recession is driving mom-and-pop businesses to transform into franchises. |
Inc.
June 2004
Ian Mount |
Things I Can't Live Without: Marcy Zambelli A glimpse into the life of Marcy Zambelli, CEO of Zambelli Fireworks. |
Entrepreneur
October 2001 |
How Low Can They Go? 91 opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to buy a franchise without coughing up franchise-type dollars... |
Entrepreneur
December 2004 |
Out With the Old Get 2005 off to a fresh start with one of these new franchises. |
U.S. CPSC
June 25, 2004 |
American Promotional Events Recall of Fireworks These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. |
Popular Mechanics
August 13, 2008
S.E. Kramer |
Gruccis: 'Fake' Fireworks Were Real, CGI on TV in Chinese Hands We love fireworks, but from now on, will we have to see them in person to believe them? This weekend, a Chinese newspaper broke the story that some of the fireworks footage from the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was prepared digitally in advance of the broadcast. |
Entrepreneur
June 2002
Devlin Smith |
Uncommon Currency You really, really want a franchise. But you just don't have the money to buy one. Where can you turn? We hear franchisors have some tricks up their sleeves... |
Entrepreneur
December 2002 |
All New Be the first on the block with one of these 66 fresh franchise opportunities. |
U.S. CPSC
January 25, 2002 |
Court Upholds Fireworks Penalty Against Shelton Wholesale Inc. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a $100,000 penalty against Shelton Wholesale Inc., of Eagleville, Mo., for importing fireworks that violated CPSC regulations... |
Entrepreneur
December 2007
Sara Wilson |
Final Answer Take the guesswork out of franchising with answers to these top 10 franchise questions - guaranteed to put you in the know. |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Andrew A. Caffey |
Cloning Around How to franchise your business |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Carol Tice |
Meet Your Match When searching for the perfect franchise, look past the hype. Get out, do the legwork and ask the tough questions. |
