Siegel Named PPAI Chairman of the Board

Scott E. Siegel, MAS, president of R.S. Owens & Company, Chicago, a 72-year-old privately held manufacturer and distributor of recognition awards and gifts, has been named chairman of the board of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).

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Gone Green?

The promotional products industry is full of company’s that have adopted ecologically friendly practices. From changes in office behavior and recycling practices to full-bore revamps of manufacturing methods and materials used, I think it is safe to say the “green” industry is bigger than U.S. Steel (name that movie reference).

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Parago CEO Juli Spottiswood Wins Entrepreneur Award for Women in Business

Lewisville, Texas-based Parago, a leading provider of innovative rewards-based incentive solutions, announced president and CEO Juli Spottiswood was named the Best Entrepreneur in the Service Businesses up to 2,500 employees category at the 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Parago was additionally a finalist in the Best Overall Company of the Year category.

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Winners Are Made

The mechanics of a successful awards program are fairly straightforward. Someone does something you like. You give them an award to show your appreciation. They accept said award and smile. Handshakes ensue. Clapping and/or cake may be involved. That’s not the hard part.

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Vernon Company Announces Employee Service Awards

The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, announced it inducted 12 employees into the company’s Anniversary Milestone Clubs in recognition for outstanding years of service. New club members were awarded an anniversary gift and recognized by Bill Vernon, chairman, and Chris Vernon, president, at the company’s annual employee recognition ceremony.

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Bodek and Rhodes Garners Three Supplier Awards

Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, was recently honored in Promo Marketing’s the annual Excellence Awards. In addition, the company was chosen as the Vendor of the Year by the EmbroidMe organization. 

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