Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA), West River, Md., was thrilled to participate in the 5th annual Warm Holiday Wishes Coat Drive for St. Vincent de Paul Charity in Baltimore. On Monday, December 19, CPPA representatives dropped off almost 100 coats, hats and gloves at the Fox 45 News station in Baltimore. Each year Fox 45 News hosts the drive to support St. Vincent de Paul’s efforts to provide warm clothes for the homeless. Fox 45 News interviewed CPPA board member Megan Erber, who spearheaded the drive, about the donation.
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ADG Promotional Products Launches New Website, Trade Show Presence
ADG Promotional Products, Hugo, Minn., announced that it has relaunched its website, www.adgpromo.com, to better represent the company’s five brands: Saratoga Pens, Windmill Planners, Deerfield Calendars & Greeting Cards, AdImages Drinkware and Arlington Keepsakes.
Read MoreGR Promotions Merges with The Vernon Company
GR Promotions has merged its operations with fellow distributor The Vernon Company. Under terms of the agreement, principals/owners Ray and Jennifer Crowder and their employees will continue to maintain the GR Promotions corporate identity while also representing The Vernon Company. The Vernon Company will assume all administrative operations, including product research, order processing, invoicing and collections, as well as providing marketing support.
Read MoreDavid Fisher Joins InnerWorkings’ Board of Directors
InnerWorkings Inc., a provider of global print management and promotional solutions, recently announced that David Fisher, president of optionsXpress, was named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Read MoreiPROMOTEu Holds Houston Regional Meeting
Distributor network iPROMOTEu recently hosted a regional meeting in Houston. The meeting was open to all iPROMOTEu affiliates as well industry distributors and salespeople interested in learning more about iPROMOTEu. Nearly forty distributors were present at the day-long event, attending educational presentations and networking opportunities in addition to a complimentary breakfast, lunch and a closing cocktail reception.
Read MoreCrystal D Announces New Hires, Promotions
Awards supplier Crystal D recently hired two new employees and has created one new position.
Read MoreCPSC States Toy Recalls and Lead Violations Down, Credits Stronger Safety Rules
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a statement claiming a 26 percent reduction, or a drop from 46 to 34 total, in toy recalls from 2010 compared to 2011. The organization cites stronger regulation and improved safety efforts from toy manufacturers and sellers as the reason for the drop. Click through to see the CPSC’s full release
Read MoreFrom Our LinkedIn: “Cold Calling Isn’t Dead … It’s Just Hard Work!”
Cold calling: Is it still worth the work? Can you make it easier on your sales reps or calling staff? Is there any way to make the process convert to sales more often? Find these answers and join the discussion over on our LinkedIn group!
Read MoreCandidate for U.S. Congress Launches Campaign at Prime Line’s Headquarters
Businessman and educator Steve Obsitnik announced today, Nov. 15, his candidacy for the U.S. Congress for Connecticut’s fourth district at Prime Line’s headquarters in Bridgeport, Conn.
Jeff Lederer, president of Prime Line, introduced Mr. Obsitnik, who delivered a speech focusing on growing the economy and boosting job creation. With close to 500 employees, Prime Line is one of Bridgeport’s largest employers. “The majority of our employees live here in Connecticut, and it is important for us to be civic-minded,” said Lederer.
Read MoreBeacon Promotions Inc. Launches New Canyon Outback Leather Goods Website
Beacon Promotions Inc. recently announced the launch of a new Canyon Outback Leather Goods website, www.beaconpromotions.com/canyonoutback.
The website allows users to view by Canadian or by U.S. pricing, and also lets users search by price point, category or keyword. New features include a section for specials and a section for closeouts.
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