Atlanta-based UPS released new list rates for 2010, including an average increase of 4.9 percent for UPS Ground packages and an average net increase of 4.9 percent on all air express and U.S. origin international shipments.
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More Than 14,700 Offshore Tax Evaders Settle with IRS (msnbc.com)
More than 14,700 U.S. taxpayers came forward to disclose billions in offshore bank accounts in 70 countries under a voluntary Internal Revenue Service program allowing most to avoid criminal prosecution as long as they pay what they owe, IRS officials said Tuesday.
Read MoreAmCham-China Praises Obama, Hu’s Emphasis on Economy and Climate
The American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham-China) announced it welcomed President Obama’s emphasis on economic collaboration during his first presidential visit to China. While the president was in China, both Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk addressed AmCham-China members, underscoring the importance the administration places on the role of business in the US-China bilateral relationship.
Read MoreBroderBros. Announces Q3 2009 Revenue Off 23.5 Percent from Q3 2008
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based BroderBros. Co. announced its third quarter 2009 revenue financial position. Third quarter 2009 net sales were $193.0 million compared to $252.3 million for the third quarter 2008.
Read MoreJenna Shawver-Neuerburg Joins The Vernon Company
Jenna Shawver-Neuerburg, a five-year industry veteran, has joined Newton, Iowa-based The Vernon Company as an account executive in its western region.
Read MoreHealth Care Waste Reaches $800 Billion a Year (msnbc.com)
WASHINGTON—The U.S. health care system is just as wasteful as President Barack Obama says it is, and proposed reforms could be paid for by fixing some of the most obvious inefficiencies, preventing
Read MoreBroderBros. Co. Announces Catalog Cover Selection
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based BroderBros. Co. announced it released its 2010 catalog cover selection, as well as the covers for the company’s 2010 Alpha, Broder and NES catalogs, which will be available in January 2010. Customers may begin placing orders for custom catalogs.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Reaffirms Social Responsibility with CPSIA Compliance
Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, recently reconfirmed its commitment to social responsibility by offering proof of early compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). These letters of compliance are available on the company’s Web site.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA and Norwood Promotional Products Announce the Formation of BIC APP
BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., and Norwood Promotional Products, Indianapolis, announced the formation of BIC Advertising and Promotional Products group (BIC APP). BIC Graphic USA’s recent acquisition of Norwood Promotional Products in the U.S. and Antalis Promotional Products in Europe, combined with BIC Graphic organizations around the globe, make BIC APP one of the largest promotional products companies in the world.
Read MoreOGIO Selected as US. President’s Cup Official Travel Gear
Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, announced that OGIO has been selected as the official travel gear provider to the U.S. President’s Cup team.
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