What Do You Think of Health Care Reform?

With President Obama’s signature, the new health care regulations become law. The process of passing the legislation has been cantankerous to say the very least. It’s led to a deep sense of partisanship in both the Senate and Congress and left many people wondering if the system itself is broken beyond repair. In an industry with so many small-business owners and salespeople, we at Promo Marketing wanted to hear what the promotional products industry thinks the health care reform will mean for business, in both the short- and long-term. Here is a portion of what is on the White House’s Web site and a link to read more on the subject.

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Paychex Recognized by Ethisphere Institute on Most Ethical Company List

Paychex Inc., Rochester, N.Y., a leading provider of payroll, human resource and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2010. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, Paychex Inc. secured a spot on the list…

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Neenah Paper Announces Major Organizational Changes

Alpharetta, Georgia-based Neenah Paper Inc. announced effective June 1, John P. O’Donnell will take over as chief operating officer, reporting to Sean Erwin, chairman and chief executive officer. O’Donnell has been president of Neenah Papers’ Fine Paper business since he joined the company in November 2007.

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Intelligent Mail Barcode Delivering Results

According to verifications performed by the U.S. Postal Service, Washington, since January 2009, 95 percent of mailings with the Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) are quality, readable barcodes, enabling the commercial mailers who print them to receive the mail tracking and address correction information Intelligent Mail Full Service has to offer. According to Thomas G. Day,…

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R.S. Owens & Co. Wins Best Supplier Retail Catalog at 2010 ARA Show

Chicago-based R.S. Owens’ “Elegance in Awards and Gifts” catalog received an award for Best Supplier Retail Catalog at this year’s Awards and Recognition Association (ARA Show). The Best Supplier Retail Catalog is determined by a panel of trophy retailers who evaluate supplier catalogs for how well they present the supplier’s line and enable dealers to merchandise product and ultimately close sales to customers.

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Prime Line Celebrates 30 Years in the Promotional Products Business

Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., proudly announced its 30-year anniversary in the promotional products industry. Built in 1980 by current chairman and owner Bob Lederer, the company has grown from a start up to a top  promotional products supplier and employs nearly 200 individuals, many of whom have been with the company since its inception.

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