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Don’t Miss The Pantone Color Matching System Webinar September 15
Pantone will hold a free webinar September 15 on the next generation of its Color Matching System: Pantone Plus Series. Find out more about this product offering with a monthly webinar hosted by Matt McDowell of Pantone explaining how this … Read More »
Ingredients Corporation Of America Relocates To New Facility
Memphis, Tennessee, supplier Ingredients Corporation of America (UPIC: ICOA) moved its spice and seasoning blender to its new 43,000-square-foot facility last week. The company also expanded its office and manufacturing capabilities at its new location. The additional space will allow … Read More »
Nearby Fire Closes Sabina Temporarily
Toledo, Ohio, supplier Sabina (UPIC: SABINA) had to close temporarily on Monday because of a fire located in a grain elevator across the street. The area was evacuated because of a possible explosion, says Ray Mancari, national sales manager for … Read More »
Regional Shows Are Selling Strong
Exhibit space at regional shows has been selling out recently, a sign of a recovery in the industry, say regional executive directors. Shows that have maxed out in capacity include those hosted by the Carolinas Association of Advertising and Marketing … Read More »
S & S Promotional Group Receives North Star UMAPP Award
The Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP) recognized Fargo, North Dakota, distributor S & S Promotional Group (UPIC: SSPROMOG) as the recipient of its North Star Award as distributor of the year. Deanna and Brad Ness, MAS, accepted the … Read More »
ADvocate Challenge Could Be A Close Shave For Joe Scott
At PPAI’s Leadership Development Workshop in June, board member Joe Scott, MAS, made a challenge to all PPAI members: If there are 400 or more ADvocate presentations completed by December 27, 2010 Scott will shave his head. He’s giving up … Read More »
Take The Pledge: Cards Available Online Soon
More than 300 industry practitioners have pledged to help PPAI with government relations by signing up for monthly e-mail reminders on what actions to take to help the promotional products industry. The pledge card will be available online soon. “We … Read More »
Recording Of CPSIA For Salespeople Webinar Available
A recording of last week’s free webinar titled “CPSIA Update: Focus On The Salesperson” is now available. The one-hour webinar focused on what salespeople need to know and do to be in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act … Read More »
Your Action Is Needed On Small-Business Lending Assistance
PPAI encourages businesses to respond to its legislative action alert regarding small-business lending assistance legislation. As the Senate returns from its summer recess, one of the first items it will consider is a small-business lending assistance and tax relief bill. … Read More »
R.S. Owens Makes 1964 Clio For ‘Mad Men’
Chicago, Illinois, supplier R.S. Owens & Co., Inc. (UPIC: RSOWENS) made a replica of the 1964 Clio Award as a prop for AMC Television’s award-winning show “Mad Men.” The episode aired August 29, the same night that “Mad Men” was … Read More »
