Effective January 1, 2010, Amsterdam, New York-based Noteworthy announced the company is ending artwork charges. Chad Majewski, vice president of sales, explained, “Lately we’ve obsessed about simplicity. Artwork charges are a frustration to deal with so we decided to end them completely. If necessary, we’ll fix any artwork for free.”
Read MoreJobless Claims Fall Sharply in Latest Week (FOXBusiness.com)
The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for jobless benefits tumbled last week, a government report showed on Thursday, reversing a recent spike that had raised concerns about renewed labor market weakness.
Read MoreFirstPoint International Hires Metzler
New Britain, Connecticut-based FirstPoint International, supplier of the the Better Life Line and Coloring Book Action lines, announced the addition of William Metzler as regional sales manager.
Read MoreSenators Introduce Legislation To Ban Toxic Heavy Metal Cadmium Found In Children’s Jewelry
On the heels of a new report showing that the toxic metal cadmium is being used in children’s jewelry sold in stores across the nation, U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Al Franken (D-MN) today announced that they have introduced legislation that will define cadmium as a banned hazardous substance which will get cadmium out of children’s jewelry once and for all.
Read MoreWard Promotional Wins 2009 Small Business of the Year Award
Ward Promotional has been awarded the Modesto, California Small Business of the Year award. This is the second time the 1,200-member organization has honored Ward Promotional. Ward Promotional’s first Small Business of the Year Award was presented in 2007.
Read MoreChildhood Friends Split $10,000 TSC Apparel Jackpot
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, announced the winner of its Wildcard Advantage promotion and Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament.
Read MoreDesign Your Recognition to Launch New Award Customization Process
Design Your Recognition, Boca Raton, Fla., announced the company will launch a new award customization process allowing for distributors to customize and proof award orders online.
Read More156 Distributors Affiliate with iPROMOTEu in 2009
iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., announced it enjoyed another successful year in 2009, generating order volume of nearly $48,000,000. In the past six years, iPROMOTEu’s order volume has increased from $13,600,000 to almost $50,000,000 for an impressive average annual growth rate of nearly 25 percent.
Read MoreCarhartt and Cintas Launch Contest to Celebrate New Partnership
Dearborn, Michigan-based Carhartt and Cincinnati-based Cintas Corporation announced the companies have launched a search for North America’s toughest workers. The contest is being conducted in conjunction with the roll-out of a new uniform rental program being offered by the two companies.
Read MoreStarline Launches Idea Board
Grand Island, New York-based Starline introduced its Idea Board to promote interactions between distributors and end-users.
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