On March 7 and 8, PPAI will host meetings between industry professionals and their representatives in Congress to emphasize the importance of promotional products as part of its Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.).
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Editor’s Picks: Marco?
We’re mixing business and pleasure with polo shirts in this week’s Editor’s Picks.
Read MoreU.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Goes into Effect March 15
The Republic of Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement, passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in October, will go into effect in two weeks.
Read MoreFDA Opens BPA Regulations to Public Comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has started a 60-day public comment period on revisions to federal regulation of the chemical BPA. The consultation period comes after the American Chemistry Council requested changes to certain regulations regarding children’s drinkware.
Read MoreUSPS To Close More Than 200 Centers, Eliminate Up to 35,000 Jobs
The USPS has revealed the results of an internal audit focused on cost cutting, announcing it will close over 200 mail processing plants and eliminate as many as 35,000 positions in the process.
Read More4 Signs that the Promotional Products Industry Will Improve in 2012
This year is going to be one of strength and growth for the promotional products industry, and I have four (completely unscientific) reasons why.
Read MoreSmall Business Administration Changes Legal Definition of “Small Business”
The SBA changed its definition of “small business” this month in a move than could affect several thousand American businesses.
Read More5 Favorite Promotional Computer Accessories
A quick look at some of my favorite promotional products for computers, laptops and tablets.
Read More4imprint Group to Sell Brand Addition Division
4imprint Group today announced an agreement to sell its Brand Addition division. The division is being sold to two subsidiary companies of H.I.G. Capital LLC, a global private equity firm based in Miami.
Read MoreBIC Group Reports Full Year 2011 Results
BIC Group today released their full year financial figures for 2011. The company reported overall net sales at approximately $2.4 billion, and net income at approximatley $313 million.
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