Forget National Relaxation Day. On August 16, in a tiny village in southernmost France, they celebrate Xicolatada: hot chocolate day. And I for one think it’s time we honor the traditions of other countries, which is why I’m drinking Hot Chocolate from Richard’s Gourmet Coffee at 9 a.m. Really.
Read MoreDeluxe Corporation Ranks No. 1 on EPA’s Top 20 Printers List of Green Power Purchasers
Deluxe Corporation, St. Paul, Minn., announced that it has increased its ranking to No. 1 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Top 20 Printers list of the largest green power purchasers.
Read MoreProforma Inducts Inaugural Member into the Proforma Hall of Fame at 2011 Convention
The Proforma Hall of Fame was introduced at the 2011 Proforma Convention and Family Reunion in New Orleans on July 26, 2011. With a long history of success and overall emphasis on “family,” the Hall of Fame was created to recognize members of the Proforma family that have gone above and beyond as business people, mentors, motivators and innovators.
Read MoreADG Promotional Products Suffers Temporary Phone Shutdown
During the week of August 11, ADG Promotional Products, parent company of Saratoga Pens/Windmill Planners and AdImages Drinkware/Arlington Keepsakes, suffered temporary, intermittent phone shutdowns due to damage to phone lines in the New York area traced to the Verizon employees’ strike.
Read MoreI Depend on You… But Do I Trust You?
At times, this need for dependency, although necessary, is just a bit scary. And our dependency need sets the stage nicely for this rant, which addresses another industry relevant topic… TRUST.
Read MoreThe War Against September
In-depth teasers from our Sept. content block.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Executive Relaxation Kit from SafeHaven Products
Did you know that today is National Relaxation Day? Did you know that National Relaxation Day exists? Neither did I, but now I realize that it’s an extremely important holiday and I should be given the day off. Or at least an Executive Relaxation Kit from SafeHaven Products.
Read MorePrime Line Lands Exclusive Industry Distribution Deal with Built
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced today that the company has signed a deal with Built NY Inc., making it the exclusive supplier of Built merchandise to the promotional products industry in North America. The deal bolsters Prime Line’s gift category, which includes Leeman New York, the premium leather line that Prime Line acquired in 2010.
Read MoreObama Signs CPSIA Reform Bill
On Friday, President Obama signed H.R. 2715 into law, which amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). Introduced by Rep. Mary Bono Mack, the bill was passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives on August 1.
Read MoreTen Distributors Affiliate with iPROMOTEu in July 2011
iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., announced that 10 promotional products distributors affiliated with iPROMOTEu in July 2011.
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