With small business owners and entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities continuing to face challenges accessing capital, the U.S. Small Business Administration today announced two new initiatives aimed at increasing SBA-backed loans to small businesses in these markets.
Read MorePrime Line Announces Marcus Sweeney as National Accounts Manager
Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line announced Marcus Sweeney has joined its sales team.
Read MoreSnugZ USA Names New Chief Operating Officer
Salt Lake City-based SnugZ USA announced the appointment of Rosanne Riddle to the role of chief operating officer. Riddle will be responsible for the operational leadership of SnugZ USA’s sales, marketing, accounting, fulfillment and IT operations. Rosanne Riddle most recently served as vice president of finance for SnugZ USA.
Read MoreNorwood & BIC Graphic North America Announce New Branding and Catalogs for 2011
Clearwater, Florida-based Norwood and BIC Graphic brands are being re-launched with a new look in 2011. Officially launching January 1, 2011, the exciting result will be completely refreshed marketing materials and web presence with a unified look and feel based on the recognizable BIC Orange color scheme.
Read MoreCintas Corporation Announces Webcast for Second Quarter FY2011 Results
Cincinnati-based Cintas Corporation announced that it will release second quarter fiscal year 2011 results on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 after the market closes. The company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live webcast of the call will be available to individual investors and the public beginning at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Read MoreJournalBooks/Timeplanner Calendars Celebrates 40th Anniversary
2011 will mark the 40th anniversary of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Timeplanner Calendars Inc., also known as JournalBooks. The anniversary will coincide with the launch of the refreshed, redesigned Timeplanner Calendars catalog for 2011-2012. To kick off the anniversary celebration, all 112 employees recently enjoyed a company-wide barbecue complete with anniversary T-shirts and Visa gift cards. The company plans to continue their celebration throughout January.
Read MoreTarget Graphics Announces New Name, New Look, New Products
Naperville, Illinois-based Target Graphics announced it has adopted a new name–Target Decorated Apparel. In conjunction with this announcement, the screen-printing industry veteran unveiled a new look as well as new products and services designed to better serve its clients.
Read MoreVantage Hires Kevin Schardt as Director of Customer Experience
Avenel, New Jersey-based Vantage Apparel, a manufacturer and decorator of logo apparel, has hired Kevin Schardt for the newly created position, direct of customer experience.
Read MoreSpencer Linwood Joins Ash City Worldwide
Ash City Worldwide announced the appointment of Spencer Linwood to the position of national sales manager for Canada. Linwood has more than 17 years industry experience in sales and marketing.
Read MoreA Cooler Shade of Shades
While ZZ Top made its bread and butter singing about cheap sunglasses, the same is definitely not true for promotional product professionals. This week we are featuring five pairs of cool shades that will not only make a good impression, but will remain a long-term reminder of a promotion well-done.
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