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PPB Newslink May 14: Polyconcept North America Pledges $120,000 To PPEF Tomorrow Fund
The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) today announced Polyconcept North America is continuing its commitment to the professional development and success of the promotional products industry through higher education with a Platinum Level pledge of $120,000 to the PPEF Tomorrow Fund. Read More »
PPB Newslink May 7: New Dates Announced For SAGE Show 2014
SAGE announced new dates today for the 2014 SAGE Show™, a national promotional products trade show in the central U.S. The SAGE Show will kick off on April 23, 2014, with an education day hosted by PPAI, followed by two full show days April 24-25, with the last day being open to hosted end-user clients. Read More »
PPB Newslink April 30: U.S. Senate Considers Taxes On Online Sales
The U.S. Senate is currently reviewing The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, a piece of legislation that would have a significant impact on online retail sales. When the bill was introduced in 2011 it failed. In its current form its chances of passage are uncertain, although more successful legislation may come out of the committee process. Read More »
PPB Newslink April 23: Letts Filofax Group Acquired By HSGP Investments
Letts Filofax Group, a global supplier of paper-based stationery products and related accessories, confirmed last week that it had been bought by HSGP Investments, Ltd., a company wholly owned by Dallas, Texas-based entrepreneur Harolde Savoy and Letts Filofax CEO Gordon Presly. Read More »
PPB Newslink April 16: L.E.A.D. Takes The Industry To Capitol Hill
Last week, nearly 70 industry leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with the country’s elected officials and their staffs to advocate for the promotional products industry as part of PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). Read More »
PPB Newslink April 9: Promotional Products Industry Travels To D.C. This Week For PPAI L.E.A.D.
The promotional products industry heads to Washington, D.C., this week for the fourth annual PPAI Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). Wednesday and Thursday, 66 industry professionals will be on Capitol Hill participating in hundreds of meetings with key members of Congress. Read More »
PPB Newslink April 2: The 2013 PPAI Navigator Is Now Available
PPAI has released the digital-only 2013 Navigator. Available exclusively to Association members, the Navigator lists all PPAI supplier members indexed by company, product category, PPAI number, UPIC and geographic location. It also includes 170 money-saving coupons. Read More »
PPB Newslink March 26: Spector & Co. Names Hillel Frankel COO/CFO
Supplier Spector & Co. (UPIC: SPEC0038) recently named Hillel Frankel as its new chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Hillel comes to Spector as a minority partner and will play a significant role in helping the company grow by supporting all operational and financial aspects of the business. Read More »
PPB Newslink March 19: Pope Francis’ Election Celebrated With Promotional Products
Pope Francis was officially inaugurated today as the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church. A wide range of promotional products has appeared on the market in recent days for the faithful seeking to share their enthusiasm over his election. Read More »
PPB Newslink March 12: Small Knives To Return To The Skies In Revised TSA Regulations
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) announced last week that it was easing restrictions on knives that passengers can bring on commercial airliners. The ruling, which is slated to go into effect April 25, opens the door for a number of small knives sold in the promotional products industry. Read More »
