Fargo Flooding Doesn’t Stop FRS Industries

In business since 1885, Fargo, North Dakota-based FRS Industries Inc. is normally a manufacturer of items such as rubber stamps, award ribbons, buttons and banners, but over the course of the past week employees have worked hard to produce something else—sandbags. Sadly, two of FRS Industries’ employees have lost homes to water, but Larson is hopeful they will be able to work with city, state and governmental agencies to get help in recovering. With the Red River having crested and most sandbag levees holding, the Fargo area now braces for an expected eight to 14 inches of snow that bring new dangers of freezing and eroding defenses.

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Facilis Group Launches Facilis University

St. Louis-based Facilis Group announced the launch of Facilis University, a new training program for the company’s promotional product sales representatives and management. Facilis University is a developmental program designed for sales representatives in all stages of career development. The first course took place on March 11.

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AIA Receives Franchisee Satisfaction Award

Neenah, Wisconsin-based Adventures in Advertising (AIA) announced for the third consecutive year it has received the Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review. The fourth annual survey measured satisfaction in a number of areas, including training and support, franchise system, relationship, financial opportunity and general satisfaction.

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Dart and Senator Achieve Highest FLA Rating Possible

Dallas-based Senator Promotional Group USA announced its Dart Business Accessories and Senator Writing Instruments divisions have completed an audit with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and have been found to be fully compliant with FLA standards. Both companies’ statuses are “Acceptable,” the highest rating that can be achieved.

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At Least Someone Is Hiring

I haven’t checked out Mike’s blog yet to see what fact he has chosen to publicize about me. I’m thinking it’s either about sparkling water or teddy bears (and if not, don’t ask).In any case, here are a couple of more late-breaking headlines. In a world of downsizing and layoffs, at least someone is finding…

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