Think This Can’t Happen to You? The Reality of CPSIA

We have all heard about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). And up to now, as distributors, we have been relatively insulated to the developing changes that suppliers have had to follow closely and adapt to be compliant. That is all ending now.

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Promotional Products Reduce State Budget Deficits Across the Country!

News of the serious economic challenges of many states across the country is not just hearsay any longer. From the East to the West Coast, the nightly news is dominated by reports chronicling state and local governments struggles in dealing with significant budget shortfalls.

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There’s an App for That!

Admittedly, I fell into the category of people believing the hype about Apple’s latest release, the iPad. I read the rumor blogs and wallowed in the speculations about futuristic features once only realized on the Jetsons*. Now, after watching Steve Jobs’ somewhat uninspired launch of the iPad I’m left thinking two things (and, no, one is not the name).

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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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Heritage Online Outlet, Bag Makers 5-Day Service

Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, announced it opened an online outlet. The company is offering discounts on discontinued items from  previous seasons. In addition, the company announced it is offering free shipping through September 30, 2009 on Web orders of more than $150 with the exception of basic white T-shirts and discounted/sale merchandise.

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SanMar Debuts 46 New Seasonal Styles

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, is debuting its new apparel and accessory offerings for the warmer months in its 2009 Spring/Summer Arrivals catalog.

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Artistic Toy Launches Giving and Awareness Program

Allentown, Pennsylvania-based Artistic Toy announced it will donate tens of thousands of stuffed animal plush toys to community organizations over the next 30 days. This act of philanthropy was inspired by the need to promote the U.S. Government’s new standards on toy safety and restore public confidence in the international supply chain.
To learn more about this campaign, visit www.artistictoysmfg.com/globalgiving.html
HPPA Awards Lifetime Membership to DeGreeff
Dave DeGreeff, of Flagship Promotional Services, Houston, was presented the Houston Promotional Products Association’s (HPPA) most prestigious award, Honorary Life Member.  The award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to HPPA. 
During his 25 years

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Are You Ready To Tangle?

If you’ve ever picked up a Tangle, then you know the following information is important. We have two in our office and they are constantly being carried around and fiddled with. It’s kind of addicting, really. And, if you don’t know what the Tangle is, I’m going to make you Google it to find out.
In any case, CleggPromo, a leading supplier in sound, light and fun promotional products, announced it signed a deal with Tangle Creations, the originators of the Tangle. Beginning Jan. 1, 2009, CleggPromo will be the exclusive supplier of Tangle in the promotional products industry.
For more information on

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