Burbank, California-based UPP Entertainment Marketing, a full-service entertainment marketing solutions company, announced Carhartt, Dearborn, Mich. as their newest client partner. Through this partnership, UPP Entertainment Marketing will begin brand activations for the global rugged apparel company.
Read MoreNorwood Announces Consolidation of Some Manufacturing Operations and Relocation of Indianapolis Office
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 23, 2010) – Norwood Promotional Products LLC announced today a plan for the consolidation of some manufacturing operations and the relocation of the Indianapolis office. A strategic analysis of Norwood and BIC Graphic operations has taken place the last several months with the intention of improving the customer experience and streamlining operational capabilities in core product categories.
Read MoreSleuthing with Google Alerts
Well hey everybody, welcome to week two of “Mike talking about handy computer programs.” If you missed it last week, I explained that for the next few weeks [link] I’ll be using my semi-substantial nerd powers to dig up some Web tools that you might find useful. This week, we’re going to cover Google Alerts.
Read MoreRecovery by the Numbers–The Recovery Act at One Year (Whitehouse.gov)
One year in, the Recovery Act is at work across the country creating jobs and driving economic growth. From major highway projects to green retrofits of military facilities and manufacturing of advanced batteries, more than 55,000 projects across the country have now been funded through the Recovery Act.
Read MoreCompetition Isn’t Just for Athletes: Promotional Products at the Winter Olympics (Pinnacle Promotions)
As the Winter Olympics head into their fifth full day of competition, Vancouver is abuzz with athletes and media attention. Today’s events begin at 9:00 a.m. PST with men’s curling and conclude 12 hours later with the men’s ice hockey competition.
Read MoreInnerWorkings Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results (CNNMoney.com)
InnerWorkings Inc., a leading global provider of managed print and promotional solutions, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Read MoreThree Ways to Understand the Affluent Market (Target Marketing magazine)
Who are the heaviest users of loyalty programs? The affluent, according to Rick Ferguson, editorial director of COLLOQUY, a provider of loyalty marketing services based in Blue Ash, Ohio. (The “affluent” is a group categorized as making $125,000 per year or more in household income.)
Read MoreLaurie A. Tucker of FedEx Services to Speak at Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
Irving, Texas-based Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) announced Laurie A. Tucker, senior vice president of corporate marketing for FedEx Services, will serve as the keynote speaker at PPAI’s sixth-annual Women’s Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, July 26 to 29, 2010 at the Omni Mandalay Hotel.
Read MoreSBA To Honor the Nation’s Small Businesses During National Small Business Week 2010
The nation’s top entrepreneurs will be honored at the Washington-based U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Small Business Week events to be held May 23 to 25. A series of events and educational forums will mark the 57th anniversary of the agency and the 47th annual proclamation of National Small Business Week.
Read MoreSBA Prepares, Again, to Lose Stimulus Support (The New York Times)
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act measures that have been boosting Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs slated to conclude by the end of the month, the SBA announced Tuesday that it was “finalizing plans for an orderly transition” back to loans with higher fees and lower guarantees.
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