The government recovery Web site—www.recovery.gov—is under fire for posting a number of jobs created in congressional districts that don’t exist and for accepting unrealistic data from several reporting outlets.
Read MoreEPA Invites Small Businesses to Discuss Insect Repellent Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), based in Washington D.C., announced it is seeking recommendations from small business on whether insect repellents applied to the skin should continue to be exempt from federal pesticide regulation. In another sign of transparency, the agency is also taking a new approach to obtaining small-business views on this matter.
Read MoreR.S. Owens Announces Expansion of Quick Ship Program
Chicago-based Award and frame supplier R.S. Owens & Co. announced the expansion of its Quick Ship program, which ships imprinted awards three days after receiving approved art. Currently, 50 awards are available under the Quick Ship program.
Read MoreJenna Shawver-Neuerburg Joins The Vernon Company
Jenna Shawver-Neuerburg, a five-year industry veteran, has joined Newton, Iowa-based The Vernon Company as an account executive in its western region.
Read MoreA.T. Cross Company Inks License Partnership with FranklinCovey Products
Lincoln, Rhode Island-based A.T. Cross Company announced a licensing agreement with FranklinCovey Products, the official consumer products licensee of the Salt Lake City-based FranklinCovey Co. brand and manufacturer of binders, laptop bags, and other productivity and organizational tools and accessories.
Read MoreBroderBros. Announces Q3 2009 Revenue Off 23.5 Percent from Q3 2008
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based BroderBros. Co. announced its third quarter 2009 revenue financial position. Third quarter 2009 net sales were $193.0 million compared to $252.3 million for the third quarter 2008.
Read MoreEnnis Promotes Orsello to General Manager at Northstar Brooklyn Park
Midlothian, Texas-based Ennis Inc. announced the promotion of Tony Orsello to the position of general manager at Northstar’s, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota plant. Orsello joined the Northstar team in January 1997 as production manager and was promoted to plant manager in 2001. He is a 21-year printing industry veteran.
Read MoreFive Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!) on Facebook (The New York Times)
When the President of the United States warns schoolchildren to watch what they say and do on Facebook, you know that we’ve got a problem…and it’s not one limited to the U.S.’s borders, either.
Read MoreDrummond Printing Introduces New Calendars & Planners
Drummond Printing Inc. announced it introduced new American-made calendar products. The new line includes wall calendars available in two versions—foil stamped and one- to four-color process. The wall calendars also feature a die-cut easel back for table or desk.
Read MoreSeattle-based Farwest Group Joins American Solutions for Business
The Farwest Group Inc., a Seattle-based sales team, has joined Glenwood, Minnesota-based American Solutions for Business (ASB) as of October 5, 2009.
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