Everything You Need to Know About Sex Toy Materials but Were Afraid to Ask
By Desiree Duffie
The ANE Seminar "Everything You Need to Know About Sex Toy Materials But Were Afraid to Ask" includes Topco Sales'® Technical Director of Drugs and Cosmetics, Timothy Crawford. Happening July 18th between 11:00am and 12:00pm, the panel discussion will provide vital information on a hot topic within our industry.
Recent controversy about ingredients such as phthalates has stirred up a lot of concerns. Coupled with the complexity of the science behind the issue, many people have more questions than answers. "I am happy to lend my knowledge to this panel. A greater understanding within our industry will benefit everyone from distributors to retailers to party planners," stated Crawford.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the basics of sex toy materials and ask questions of the panel of experts. Joining Crawford on the panel will be Ian Denchasy, President of Freddy and Eddy Inc., and Mike Harrison, Account Manager/Corporate Presenter of Empowered Products. The panel will be moderated by Jenn Ramsey, Reporter for ANB Magazine.
For more information go to: http://www.avnnoveltyexpo.com/seminars.php
As the Battle Brews in Ohio, Topco Sales® Lends Support
By Desiree Duffie
"All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing."
-Edmund Burke
Topco Sales® has joined the fight against Senate Bill 16 (SB 16) in Ohio which intends to set constraints on adult retailers and entertainment. The bill includes "…anti nudity restriction, limitation of hours of operation, interior configuration requirements, and requirements that adult entertainment establishments and their employees obtain licenses or permits to operate as, or to be employed by an adult entertainment establishment."
According to a memo issued by Russ Erby, Promotional Manager for Lion's Den in Ohio, "The minority is attempting to legislate the morality of the majority by removing our constitutional right to choose where and when we spend our time and money."
Topco Sales® is committed to supporting Lion's Den Adult Superstores, Trans World News, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the Buckeye Association of Club Executives (B.A.C.E.) in the effort. Signatures from 241,366 registered voters are needed before September 4th to place the law on hold pending the referendum.
"If this law passes in Ohio it could start a precedence that will potentially affect other states. Don't think that this doesn’t have far-reaching ramifications. We all need to be aware of what is going on and support Lion's Den, Trans World News, the FSC and B.A.C.E. in Ohio to raise money to get the petition signed," says Burt Silverstein, Retail Customer Relations Manager for Topco Sales®.
The biggest challenge now is raising funds for the fight. Donations can be made payable to B.A.C.E. and sent to:
LD Management
Attn: Dustin Olive
110 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH. 43085
You can read the full text of the proposed bill by going to:
http://www.topcosales.us/_images/newsletters/0707/senate_bill_16.pdf