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PPB Newslink November 6: Industry Companies Ride Out Hurricane Sandy With Lessons Learned
The effects of Hurricane Sandy, which came ashore last week, are still being felt by industry companies along the United States’ Eastern Seaboard. Many of those forced to close during the storm have re-opened, but some areas still suffer from power, phone and internet connectivity outages. Read More »
PPB Newslink October 30: Hurricane Sandy Causes Some Company Closures And Delays
Hurricane Sandy slammed ashore last night along New Jersey’s southern coast flooding streets and knocking out power to more than 6 million homes and businesses. Ahead of the storm’s landfall, industry companies were taking action to protect their employees and ensure disruptions for their customers would be minimized. Read More »
PPB Newslink October 23: Harvey Mackler, MAS, To Receive 2013 PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award
Harvey Mackler, MAS, has been named the recipient of the 2013 PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award. Introduced in January 2011, the award honors exceptional volunteerism in and outside the promotional products industry. Read More »
PPB Newslink October 16: New Board Members, RAC Board Delegate Join PPAI Board Of Directors
The results of PPAI’s fall Board of Directors election are final and PPAI welcomes two new board members: Tom Goos, president of distributor Image Source, Inc., and Kim Newell, president of supplier World Wide Lines, Inc.; along with the new RAC Delegate to the PPAI board, Tom Carpenter, MAS, national sales manager of distributor Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Read More »
PPB Newslink October 9: Optimism Low Among Small Businesses
The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index for September continued to reflect low expectations and pessimism in the small-business community. Read More »
PPB Newslink October 2: Time Is Running Out To Vote In PPAI Board Of Directors’ Election
October 4 is the final day to cast a vote in the 2012 PPAI Board of Directors Election. The election is your opportunity to have a say on important issues. Let your voice be heard and cast your vote for the candidate of your choice. Read More »
PPB Newslink September 25: Research Forecasts More Business Meetings In 2013
Business meetings are expected to pick up in 2013, according to a forecast from Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Read More »
PPB Newslink September 18: Study Finds That ‘Made In The USA’ Resonates With Consumers
A shopper research survey conducted by Perception Research Services International (PRS) indicates that four out of five shoppers notice “Made in the USA” claims on packaging. Read More »
PPB Newslink September 11: Small-Business Optimism Index Rises Slightly In August
Despite disappointing job reports, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index gained 1.7 points, rising to 92.9 in August. Read More »
PPB Newslink September 4: PPAI Announces Its 2013 PPAI Distinguished Service Award Winners
Sherri C. Lennarson, MAS (left), with Bankers Advertising (UPIC: BACADV), and Michael M. Woody, CAS, president of International Marketing Advantages (UPIC: CONSULT), have been named 2013 recipients of the PPAI Distinguished Service Award. Read More »
