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Contino to Leave Midwest-CBK

MVP President Takes Over

GDA Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 7/11/2011 6:13:13 PM

Cannon Falls, MN - Frederic Contino, president of gift and home decor vendor Midwest-CBK, is departing the company after nearly six years at its helm. MVP Group International president Troy Propes will assume leadership of Midwest-CBK. Propes led the MVP Group's Rick Continopurchase of Midwest-CBK in May.

"We are grateful to Rick for his outstanding leadership and steady guidance of Midwest-CBK through one of the most difficult economic periods our country and industry have experienced, as well as the merger with CBK and the recent sale of the company to MVP Group International," said Propes.

"I treasure and appreciate the Midwest-CBK team's hard work and achievements during my tenure, as well as customers' ongoing support and business," said Contino. "I look forward to watching the company succeed in the years to come."

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Boy that was really quick. Didn't Rick say a month or so ago that he looked forward in working with the new owners? Guess good old MVP didn't feel that way. Watch for Colonial going into Walmart real soon.
fred - 2011-07-16 15:24:46 EDT

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