From Resources To Riches

From training new hires to handling employee retention initiatives, human resources departments handle a great deal of critical management work for corporations large and small.

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Prime Line Backpacks Conquer Kilimanjaro

Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line, in conjunction with Bedford, New Hampshire-based Henderson Associates, announced Prime Line’s String-A-Sling backpacks reached the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. “We are always very excited to see the great distances our best-selling String-A-Sling backpacks reach,” said Jeff Lederer, executive vice president. “They were recently provided for the Glory Outreach Assembly Children’s Conference in Kenya,” he added.
For more information on Prime Line, visit www.primeline.com
Chocolate Inn Gets Gold From Geiger
Chocolate Inn, a chocolate manufacturer in the promotional products industry, was again designated a Gold Star Production Partner by Geiger. This designation is for excellence in quality,

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Fastbadge Comes Fighting Back

Slidell, Louisiana-based Fastbadge announced it has reopened its doors after Hurricane Gustav forced mandatory closures and evacuations. While the company is still experiencing limited pick-up services from FedEx and the United Parcel Service, the company stressed the limitations would be short-lived and further that it is currently shipping some orders. Fastbadge thanks customers for showing further patience as the final few employees return to town and the company returns to a full workforce.
For more information on Fastbadge, visit www.fastbadge.com
Greater China Holds Steady
Greater China Industries, based in Bellvue, Wash., announced it will honor 2008 prices for distributors on the next price quote

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Promotions That Really Make Sense

THERE’S NO OTHER industry that appeals to and satisfies the five senses quite like the promotional products industry. If a treat is needed to sweeten a business deal, there is no shortage of companies offering up the right confections. If a tune is required to spread good will, a selection of suppliers can be found on the playlist. The five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell battle for equal airtime in an industry that’s all about getting customers’ names out there. Following, industry suppliers offering products representa-tive of each sensory category share their take on why their items are the most

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Chocolate Inn Releases Distributor Catalog Early

Freeport, New York-based Chocolate Inn announced its 2008 catalog would be available for distribution on May 15, three months earlier than in previous years. The catalog has many new chocolate products and packaging options, including the new Executive Wood Box promotion. President David Miller stated, “We usually distribute our new catalog in mid-August but made an aggressive effort to distribute it earlier this year to assist distributors with sales presentations.” For more information on Chocolate Inn, visit www.chocolateinn.com or call (800) 526-3437.

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Chocolate Inn Wins Supplier Awards

Chocolate Inn announced they had received several awards during the PPAI 2008 show in Las Vegas. Chocolate Inn has been in the promotional product industry since 1979 and was the first chocolate manufacturer in this industry. They are known for excellent service and providing any custom chocolate shape and size in premium Swiss chocolate. On January 15, 2008 Chocolate Inn was presented with the Peernet David Cardin Award which is given to the Premier Partner of the Year. This award is given to the supplier that best represents excellence in service to the group of peernet distributors. This is the

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