Billy Florence, president of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) announced the association's new board members. "We are delighted to welcome Brad Duncan, Chuck Goetschel, Kanti Gala, Don Held, Scott Holland, and Bill Newton," said Florence.

Kids 'N' Clay will be expanding their operations, via franchising, throughout the United States and selective international locations. Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio in Berkeley has been nurturing creativity in young people since 1988.