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Why
you should choose 99 in the Shade Party Supplies Balloons & More?
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99 in the Shade Party Supplies Balloons & More is a proud
Canadian Company ~
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We ship all goods from our actual location in British Columbia,
Canada ~
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We have the best selection by far in Canada for party supplies that
are actually instock! ~
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We have the fastest shipping turnaround - with no extra RUSH fees ~
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All orders are shipped the following business day after receiving
your full payment OR SOONER~
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Online Tracking for All Packages that leave our location ( Fedex or
Canadapost) as well as full insurance values! ~
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All of our website pricing is in Canadian Dollars ~
Canadian
Customers can puchase from a reputable Canadian Company that has
been in business for 13 years and not wait for border delays or pay
any duty fees when purchasing from the USA!
Our
USA Customers can purchase from a reputable Canadian Company that
has been in business for 13 years that uses FEDEX ground shipping
that equals Canadaposts Expresspost shipping and shorter transit
times for less!
How
We Began
99
in the Shade Party Supplies Balloons & More began
in 1998 that "we built from
scratch" after many months of research & without any outside funding.
We
take great pride in knowing that we built our business on our own ~
little by little ~ but still was build by us, all on our very own! We
did not purchase an existing business.
With
over 21 years retail experience, twelve of those from owning her own
business, customer service is definately a number one priority. With
ongoing balloon training, First Class Service courses, Superhost, etc
we have been formally trained to help give you the best customer
service we can.
We
are Port Alberni's only professional CBA balloon decorators!
For
a truly spectacular event, enlist a Certified Balloon Artisit (CBA)
for your decor needs.
We
are proud to be Port Alberni's "first and only" Certified
Balloon Artist!
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What
is a Certified Balloon Artist?
Yes,
there is a 'balloon school'! |
A
Certified Balloon Artist (CBA) in an individual who works in a
Qualatex Balloon Network (QBN) member business, who has demonstrated
their knowledge and ability of balloon work , and has passed with
excellence , a large series of written exams followed by the 4 hour
CBA Exam administered by a panel of balloon professionals. CBA
Designers are proven experts and use only the finest quality
products. They make ongoing training and education a priority in
their business, uphold honorable business practices, and promote
professionalism in the balloon industry. |
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We
are a proud member of the Qualatex Balloon Network.
The
Qualatex Balloon Network (QBN) is a worldwide conglomerate of
balloon professionals, who through continuing education, bring to our
clients high standards in all balloon decor and arrangements.
Don't
trust just anyone for your balloons for your special occasion. |
2012
We
are celebrating 14 years in business!
2011
We
are celebrating 13 years in business! To help you celebrate we are
offering promos on regular priced kids party paper products with a
minimum order. Our Wedding
page will be updated soon with all of the instock selections!
2010
We
are celebrating our 12th year in business! Click on "Special
Offers" above for the link!
2009
January
2009 More Kids Party Themes have arrived
over 99 at our location and we are ongoing updating of our website!
Also, back by popular demand our monthly web specials!
2008
January
2008 A Decade
in Business! Keep checking back often as we are adding even more themes!
2007
August
2007 we
relocated to a large office building to better serve our ever
expanding internet party supplies division. We will soon be offering
even more kids party themes ~ instock and ready to ship from our
location! We have over 100 Kids Party Themes to choose from - in
stock! Over 1100 styles of 18" foil balloons!
2003
March
2003 we relocated to Harbour Quay ~ at
more than double the size of our last location! Stop by soon and see
our large selection! We have also expanded our Wedding Department and
Party Supplies Department. We carry over 50 styles of pinatas
including licensed cartoon characters and seasonal!
2000
In
the spring of 2000, we relocated to the
Adelaide Shopping Centre at more than triple the space of our old location!
We
attended IBAC 16 (International Balloon Artists Convention) in Las
Vegas, Nevada and along with 1600+ worldwide delegates we attended
balloon upgrading courses.
1998
We
began offering Balloon Stuffing, the largest selection of balloons
& original balloon arrangements as well as pursuing our Certified
Balloon Artist certification. We have continued to grow & expand
our professional balloon business into giftware, greeting cards,
wedding supplies, party & wedding invitations, over 99 kids party
themes, streamers, candy, gift baskets, plush, baby giftware &
baby shower supplies, custom bows, specialty pastas, cake toppers,
twisting supplies & books, balloon gift wrapping, baby
announcements, etc.
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