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CORPORATE UPDATE Sun Tan City Swedish Beauty Idaho Falls Baja Sun Tanning Salon Converts to Sun Tan City Franchise Swedish Beauty Donates to 10th Annual Fun Girl's Night Out Baja Sun Tanning in Idaho Falls, owned by Heidi Bluemel, converted its location to Sun Tan City on Dec. 10, 2013, as part of a new franchisee agreement. Heidi and her husband Brandon Bluemel bought the exclusive Sun Tan City franchise rights for Bonneville County. Baja Sun Tanning will remain under the same ownership and management but customers will notice improvements and changes in store, promotions and additional tanning packages. The switch allows customers the option of using their packages at any of the more than 235 Sun Tan City locations across 18 states nationwide. The salons will also offer more products, improved equipment and a stronger customer service network. "We are committed to growing our business locally and meeting the needs of our customers. As we join the Sun Tan City brand, that commitment not only continues, but grows," said Heidi Bluemel, owner and franchisee. "For our customers, the only differences they'll see are more options and improvements, everything else – the location, employees and owners – are all the same. Becoming a Sun Tan City franchisee allows us to offer better products, equipment and pricing to customers and the opportunity to continue expanding throughout the area." For the second year in a row, Swedish Beauty made a donation of 3,000 lotion and after tan samples to Fun Girl's Night Out, a series of annual events showcasing health, beauty and wellness for women across the country. The donated samples were included in Fun Girl's Night Out's signature Pink Bag, filled with product samples, coupons and beauty tips. The sponsored event was held on Friday, November 8 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Conn. It featured a martini bar, wine tasting, photo booths, henna art, a beauty makeover spa, psychic readers, food, dancing and other entertainment and activities. Fun Girl's Night Out holds events in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. This year they partnered with Dress for Success to provide professional attire, career development tools and general support to disadvantaged women, helping them to thrive in both work and home life. A portion of the proceeds from each FGNO event benefits Dress for Success. For more information on A Fun Girl's Night Out, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/GNO.Connecticut. For any additional information, please contact Swedish Beauty Assistant Brand Manager Carly Griffin at carly.griffin@newsunshinellc.com. Current Baja Sun customers will not see a change in their current pricing plans. Mrs. Bluemel promises current customers they can "stay in their current plans at the current price as long as you remain a customer." All customers will be converted over to Sun Tan City clients on December 10; customers can use their plans at any Sun Tan City location salon nationwide. "It's a very exciting time for us at Sun Tan City as we move into Idaho Falls with Heidi and are thrilled to have her as one of our newest franchisees. I look forward to seeing the continued growth of their business in Idaho Falls," said Rick Kueber, Sun Tan City CEO/CoFounder. Sun Tan City has expanded its presence into 18 states with more than 235 locations nationwide. The company began franchising in 2007 after growing to more than 40 corporate locations from its inception in 1999. ABOUT SUN TAN CITY Sun Tan City is the nation's fastest growing chain of privately owned tanning salons, operating more than 235 premier salons in 18 states. In 2011, Sun Tan City was again recognized as one of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in America by Inc. magazine. The company was founded in 1999 by brothers David and Rick Kueber and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information regarding the company or franchise opportunities, please visit the Sun Tan City website at www.suntancity.com. CONNECT WITH US! www.youtube.com/ SmartTanVideos Twitter: @SmartTan Facebook.com/SmartTan SmartTan.com ❘ SMART TAN MAGAZINE ❘ 76