SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Rudy Beverage, Inc. (RBI), a portfolio company of Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:GBVS), announced RBI will present its new line of healthier alternative beverages to an expected meeting of more than 5000 convenience store business representatives at the Royal Buying Group's National Independent Convenience Store Expo on February 15, 2007. RBI co-founder and University of Notre Dame football legend Daniel "Rudy'" Ruettiger will be the keynote speaker for the event that is to take place at the Marriott Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Ill.
"This Expo is an incredible opportunity to meet with the owners, operators, buyers, and distributors that represent independent convenience stores nationwide in one productive location. We are honored to have Rudy expressing our company's shared values when he addresses the audience as the keynote speaker," stated Drew Carver, President of Rudy Beverage, Inc. "The convenience stores' markets are part of an American culture that reaches almost everyone and we feel confident that this event will help to get our healthier Rudy Beverages to very broad spectrum of consumers in all walks of life."
In addition to helping to present the new 16 ounce and 32 ounce Rudy Beverage lines, Mr. Ruettiger will give his inspirational message of hope, perseverance and that "never give up" spirit that drove him to success on the Fighting Irish football team -- highlighted in the movie "Rudy" -- and throughout his life. Ruettiger is a favorite on the motivational circuit and has presented his inspirational message to business leaders, athletes, and children around the U.S. for many years.
The Royal Buying Group event will give independent convenience store owners across North America the opportunity to meet Mr. Ruettiger in person, sample the specialty beverage lines and book sales and distribution orders with RBI sales personnel on site.
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About Rudy Beverage, Inc.
Founded by Notre Dame Football legend Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger and Drew Carver, a beverage industry expert and son-in-law of former Fighting Irish coach Dan Devine, Rudy Beverage, Inc. is focused on creating and distributing sports drinks that offer great taste and healthy alternative choices for parents, kids, athletes, and active people looking for something special. http://rudybeverage.com.
About Royal Buying Group and The Independent C-Store Expo
Royal Buying Group, Inc., a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of its independent convenience store members, is hosting the industry's first national exposition and conference specifically tailored to the independent convenience store owner and operator. The independent store operators comprise nearly two-thirds of the c-store industry, but have historically been the hardest group for many suppliers to reach commercially. This expo and conference will assist suppliers in sharing in-depth relevant information that will serve to grow business in a key segment of the c-store industry. (http://www.royalbuying.com/)
About Global Beverage Solutions, Inc.
Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:GBVS) invests in a portfolio of companies that primarily engage in manufacturing, distributing, and selling beverages worldwide. Its portfolio companies include EON Beverage Group, Inc. and Rudy Beverage, Inc. (http://www.globalbeveragesolutions.com)
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