Doing Good—On The Cheap

Just like in the for-profit world, there are many small and mid-sized nonprofits that would make great use of promotional products if given the chance. Their budgets might be a little tighter than you’re used to, but we can show you how to deliver the most value for the least money.

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Seville Corp. and Sun Coast Merchandise Begin QCA Certification Process

Seville Corporation and Sun Coast Merchandise (dba Sunscope USA) have applied to participate in the comprehensive compliance program developed by the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), located in Chicago, the promotional product industry’s only independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products.

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Bag Makers Achieves QCA Accreditation

The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), the promotional product industry’s only independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Union, Illinois-based Bag Makers.

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iPROMOTEu to Once Again Host “Boardwalk Bash” at Promotions East in Atlantic City

On May 17 iPROMOTEu announced that it will be hosting its fourth annual “Boardwalk Bash” during PROMOTIONS EAST 2012 in Atlantic City. The “Boardwalk Bash” will take place on Tuesday evening, June 5th, from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. at Gypsy Bar in the Borgata hotel in Atlantic City. The “Boardwalk Bash” is a private event for the promotional products industry only and Gypsy Bar will be closed to the public.

In addition to the fabulous venue, iPROMOTEu has arranged for the high energy rock ‘n roll cover band Sub*G to perform.

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Bag Makers’ Horse Places 19th in Kentucky Derby, Will Miss Summer Races With Injury

Take Charge Indy, the pedigree racehorse owned by Chuck and Maria Sanford (owners of industry supplier Bag Makers), placed 19th in this year’s Kentucky Derby, ending the race with a chip in its left-front ankle. The horse’s health is reported to be otherwise good, and after surgery this week and 60 days of rest, the horse will be able to resume training. Take Charge Indy will reportedly be out of racing for the summer, but will be back in racing shape shortly after that.

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Major Moves in the Promotional Products Industry this Week

This week saw lots of news that matters to the industry: Gildan announced it will acquire Anvil, HALO was sold, Bernstein moved to CEO of Polyconcept, and I took a trip to Florida. That last part is the most important. Trust me.

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Bag Makers Sponsors Jockey Charity During Kentucky Derby

Union, Illinois-based Bag Makers is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Take Charge Indy, a 3-year-old running in The Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 5. The sponsorship will be in the form of an ad placement on the uniform of jockey Calvin Borel, rider of 3 of the past 5 Kentucky Derby winners.

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