A True "cepia" Enterprise
As most regular readers of this blog, and the increasing number of visitors to our Clubsite at <www.cepiaclub.com> already know, "CEPIA" is an acronym for "community ending public ignorance and apathy." The principle theme in our philosophy is defined in a comprehensive essay (in the February 2007 issue of The Cepia Club Strategy Gazette) as "Libertarian Internationalism." "cepia" as action is based on individuals and groups taking personal, peaceful, positive action for constructive change. It means that people must become aware and active in their communities, first of all, to learn about issues from an open-minded and reasonable perspective, and then participate in any capacity or amount of time as part of the "spiritual" solution for the greater whole. LI is the vision of how conflict and disunity can result from "cepia" ideas and motivation in the cause of liberty, freedom, safety, fellowship. The Cepia Club works towards these ends as business earning its own way through self-support in the free market of goods and services so as not to depend on charity or other subsidies to carry out our Values, Vision, and Mission. Our branding is "Connecting People. . ." to the business, individuals, groups, and resources that can be part of a solution to their needs and wants for a better way of life. While a business, and once we learned a harsh lesson in 2006, we act on the principles of the Club's very own "Four Commitments" (see them at the Club homepage at www.cepiaclub.com ).
Since the fall of 2006, we have helped a Club Friend, Abe Saleh (a Palestinian and citizen of the US, and a Christian by virtue of his ancestors' faith), establish his business, Holy Creations,LLC. Besides trying to make a modest living from his free enterprise, Abe's inspiration and core personal reasons as an entrepreneur are all "cepia" motivated (and I can vouch for him based on a three year-and-going good and fulfilling friendship). At every step of our service to Abe and Holy Creations, LLC, the Club has proven to itself and others that "cepia" businesses, the LI vision, and our Four Commitments work, work well, and will lead to great things for the Club and my personal purpose in life at this moment.
Here is an introduction letter of mission purpose I wrote for our Club and personal Friend. You may refer to the February article in S.G. about Libertarian Internationalism and our Club 21: Connecting People" business plan from Oct. 2006. This is not intended as sales pitch for Holy Creations, LLC, in this format. It is shared with everyone to see that the Club indeed works, (however modestly). As a disclaimer, the Club is contracted by Holy Creations, LLC, but this is the type of work we do, and will do as much as possible for prime principle of business. We support his vision and hope the CepiaNet will as well.
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Holy Creations
149 Hyland Street
Amery, WI 54001
715-497-0059
holycreations2007@yahoo.com
www.holycreations.com
September 19, 2007
Why We Are in Business
Holy Creations, LLC, is a business headquartered in rural Amery, Wisconsin, USA. We aim to create a strong, thriving, growing business enterprise based on marketing, and wholesale and retail sales of superior Fair Trade-certified products imported from Palestine. Our imports are focused first on our label A Taste of the Holy Land Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We have a secondary label, A Touch of the Holy Land, composed of hand-carved woodcraft and skin and hair care products derived from olive trees and fruit.. Holy Creations is determined to provide the highest quality products of every category at the fairest price for producers and affordable prices for customers.
We are confident that in a global era of “massu-factured” products, the manual “sweat and earth” labor efforts of our labels will penetrate US market segments that seek personal and unique value-added skill, care, and craftsmanship in every item. (Olive oil can be identified like a vintage year of fine wine).
Holy Creations, LLC, successfully imports these products because the owner, Abe Saleh, was born in Kuwait and lived a good portion of his life in his ancestral Palestine. Furthermore, his legal citizenship in the United States, which included service in the US Marine Corps, connects a bridge between the Arabic world and the US. Abe’s native knowledge and fluent language skills of both cultures gives Holy Creations, LLC, an advantage over larger, corporate importers.
Abe also believes that in addition to marketability on the quality and price of the imports, Holy Creations, LLC, a small enterprise contributes in small way something far more important and personal, for Abe, his family and his people. By giving small, family owned free enterprises Fair Trade-certified access into the US market, the commerce creates better living standards and prosperity for the Palestinian families now living in extreme poverty with all its unfortunate side-effects.
Real jobs, based on hard work, dedication, skill and fair wages, unlike charity and developmental aid, can empower average people enduring hardship, poverty and conflict a genuine chance for survival, stability and security within their community and with their neighbors. As an individual with a small enterprise of his own, Abe’s business empowers everyone involved with the benefits of liberty, freedom, safety and community. In such ways is peace brought to places that need it the most.
Since the fall of 2006, we have helped a Club Friend, Abe Saleh (a Palestinian and citizen of the US, and a Christian by virtue of his ancestors' faith), establish his business, Holy Creations,LLC. Besides trying to make a modest living from his free enterprise, Abe's inspiration and core personal reasons as an entrepreneur are all "cepia" motivated (and I can vouch for him based on a three year-and-going good and fulfilling friendship). At every step of our service to Abe and Holy Creations, LLC, the Club has proven to itself and others that "cepia" businesses, the LI vision, and our Four Commitments work, work well, and will lead to great things for the Club and my personal purpose in life at this moment.
Here is an introduction letter of mission purpose I wrote for our Club and personal Friend. You may refer to the February article in S.G. about Libertarian Internationalism and our Club 21: Connecting People" business plan from Oct. 2006. This is not intended as sales pitch for Holy Creations, LLC, in this format. It is shared with everyone to see that the Club indeed works, (however modestly). As a disclaimer, the Club is contracted by Holy Creations, LLC, but this is the type of work we do, and will do as much as possible for prime principle of business. We support his vision and hope the CepiaNet will as well.
Begin text:
Holy Creations
149 Hyland Street
Amery, WI 54001
715-497-0059
holycreations2007@yahoo.com
www.holycreations.com
September 19, 2007
Why We Are in Business
Holy Creations, LLC, is a business headquartered in rural Amery, Wisconsin, USA. We aim to create a strong, thriving, growing business enterprise based on marketing, and wholesale and retail sales of superior Fair Trade-certified products imported from Palestine. Our imports are focused first on our label A Taste of the Holy Land Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We have a secondary label, A Touch of the Holy Land, composed of hand-carved woodcraft and skin and hair care products derived from olive trees and fruit.. Holy Creations is determined to provide the highest quality products of every category at the fairest price for producers and affordable prices for customers.
We are confident that in a global era of “massu-factured” products, the manual “sweat and earth” labor efforts of our labels will penetrate US market segments that seek personal and unique value-added skill, care, and craftsmanship in every item. (Olive oil can be identified like a vintage year of fine wine).
Holy Creations, LLC, successfully imports these products because the owner, Abe Saleh, was born in Kuwait and lived a good portion of his life in his ancestral Palestine. Furthermore, his legal citizenship in the United States, which included service in the US Marine Corps, connects a bridge between the Arabic world and the US. Abe’s native knowledge and fluent language skills of both cultures gives Holy Creations, LLC, an advantage over larger, corporate importers.
Abe also believes that in addition to marketability on the quality and price of the imports, Holy Creations, LLC, a small enterprise contributes in small way something far more important and personal, for Abe, his family and his people. By giving small, family owned free enterprises Fair Trade-certified access into the US market, the commerce creates better living standards and prosperity for the Palestinian families now living in extreme poverty with all its unfortunate side-effects.
Real jobs, based on hard work, dedication, skill and fair wages, unlike charity and developmental aid, can empower average people enduring hardship, poverty and conflict a genuine chance for survival, stability and security within their community and with their neighbors. As an individual with a small enterprise of his own, Abe’s business empowers everyone involved with the benefits of liberty, freedom, safety and community. In such ways is peace brought to places that need it the most.
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