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" I am a rep for KB and Loved my career! I can't believe this is happening! My thoughts and prayers to all of you at the home office and field. This is a very hard time for all. I don't know nor do I understand why this is happening. KB was and is the #1 fundraising all across the USA! Whoever hires KB employees will be hiring the Best, the ones that take pride in their career! The best to all! Take care! Thank you for all your help.
God has seen you struggling, God says it's over. A blessing is coming your way. "

" Kathryn Beich has been a great company! I have worked there for 12 years and I must say that I have seen many changes but this is one that we will never forget. You will hear many good and bad comments about Beich some true and some not. As one of the employees that is loosing a job, you can rest assure my comment is true: Kathryn Beich employees are the best group of people I have ever worked with. Please keep the entire Kathryn Beich Family in prayer. "

" I do not believe that I have ever experienced a more dedicated group of people than those at Beich. As a rep, friendships were formed that go far beyond a mere working relationship. We have laughed together, prayed together, and cried over situations with our families. These friendships are a lasting testimony of the remarkable quality of people that comprised the Beich home office. "

" This is a real loss to the community. Out of respect for the almost 40 people that lost their job I know that I won't buy from the "Great American Opportunity." "

" There are so many good people at K.B. They were so much a part of my success over many years. I love them and will miss them (a good excuse to make one more trip to Bloomington for a group hug) I know I write for the emotions of many K.B. sales reps that will carry on with our brand at our new corporate H.Q. I appreciate you, always will and many of us feel a real sense of loss today. "

" As one of the 37 proud employees of Kathryn Beich, I am sad to see such a piece of Bloomington history put to rest. I have never seen, nor worked with more kind-hearted and dedicated employees. Anyone that is lucky enough to employ any of these people after June 30th will truly be blessed. For the record - the author of this article implies that KB was owned and operated by Nestle - KB divested from Nestle in 2002 and became Kathryn Beich Inc., one of the best fundraising companies in the industry (which is why Great American purchased KB and has absolutely no bearing on the employment of Nestle plant employees.) For the person looking for caramel bars, please contact customer service at 800-431-1248 and they can direct you to a local fundraising organization selling the wonderful Beich candy bars in this community. "

" So sorry to see this office close. The people who work there are a great group. They deserve a pat on the back for all the years of good service as many of them have been there for many, many years. Take care friends! "

" Kathryn Beich has not been the same since it was sadly sold to Nestle. The Beich family, Bill Beich was a wonderful employer. This company was not founded nor based of greed in any way, which brought it great success. Beich's was a proud company and it's employees were proud of their company and it's owners. Only quality products were sent out the doors when it was owned by the Beich family. Bill Beich was not a stranger at the plant and may be seen at any hour walking through the plant, calling employees by name and speaking with them. He dealt with his employees as he himself would like to be treated, with compassion and as friends, which they were. Employees had a great respect for Bill Beich and he very much deserved it.
Rest in peace my dear friend, we have missed you greatly. "

" will willie wonka be moving also? "

" To bnresident: Did you try looking for the bars at the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal? I don't know if they still sell them, but they have in the past. "

" There is a fundraiser at the westside Walmart on May 3rd, we have TONS of the caramels!! "

" Does anyone know where I can buy those Beich caramel bars? I've been looking for someone selling them but its next to impossible to find someone!

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" does this mean that we lose our annual sale in December? I LOVE that sale! "

" Ironically, their closing is not a great American opportunity for the 30 or so people who work there. I hope they find replacement jobs quickly. "

" I used to work there, and it was sorely mismanaged. Hopefully, the new owners will run it better than it was. I feel badly for the 30 that will lose their jobs (except for the owner, who will probably do well on the deal). "

" Too bad. That was kind of the last tie to the old Beich Candy company that was previously bought out by Nestle'. "