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Geiger Makes Challenge Pledge To Scholarship Honoring Holt
Lewiston, Maine, distributor Geiger (UPIC: Geiger) has pledged a $10,000 challenge gift to the PPEF Named Scholarship in memory of industry leader Glen R. Holt, MAS, who served on the Geiger corporate board of directors from 2002 – 2008. Geiger will match all funds up to $10,000 made by those wishing to honor Holt. Read more
Evigna Acquired, Named BDA Detroit
Woodville, Washington, distributor Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA) (UPIC: BENS0002) yesterday finalized its acquisition of Madison Heights, Michigan, distributor Evigna (UPIC: TheBe589). Evigna will now be known as “BDA Detroit” and will become a fully integrated part of the company, with senior management from Evigna continuing on with BDA. Full terms were not disclosed. Read more
River’s End Acquires PremiumWear Facility, Partners With Jockey
Hopkins, Minnesota, distributor River’s End Trading Company (UPIC: LALO0001) purchased certain assets and inventory of the Clarksville, Tennessee, warehouse formerly owned by PremiumWear, a subsidiary of Toronto, Ontario, supplier John Forsyth Shirt Co. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more
MAS/CAS Hotline Launched
An automatic MAS/CAS certification information hotline has been established to help members access general information about the program. The hotline is for members wishing to look up their MAS/CAS transcript or pin number, or to get information on testing dates and sites and program requirements. The information line also can direct your call to speak with a member of the PPAI professional development team. The new information line is 888-426-7724 ext 4. Read more
Social Media Wiki Started
PPAI is offering a new way to interact with the PPAI Social Media Certificate Program in an online file and information sharing site called a wiki. It will give the ability to add, update, comment on, and share information. Read more
NewClients To Match PPEF Challenge
Teki Hall, president and CEO of Richmond, Virginia, distributor NewClients Promotional Marketing (UPIC: clients), says her company will match every dollar up to $1,000 donated to the PPAI’s Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) I’ll Do Anything challenge. Read more
PPAI Awards Deadlines Are Approaching
Nominations for two of PPAI’s highest awards are coming up in early June. Read more
Expo 2011 Exhibit Space Contract Due June 1
The PPAI Expo 2011 exhibit space contract is ready to download at the PPAI Exhibitor Resource Center. Everything to get signed up is at your fingertips from any location with an internet connection. Use your Show Access Code at the Exhibitor Resource Center to access your personalized exhibit space contract and send it back by the June 1 early space deadline. Questions? Call PPAI at 888-426-7724.
Selco Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Tulsa, Oklahoma, supplier Selco (UPIC: SELCO) celebrated 75 years in business on May 19 with a distributor sales meeting, lunch and factory tour, says Mark Abels, MAS, president of the company. In attendance were members of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and Tom Carpenter with the Promotional Products Association of the Southwest (PPAS.) Read more
Teki Hall Becomes Major Stockholder In NewClients
Teki Hall has become the majority stock-holder in Richmond, Virginia, distributor NewClients Promotional Marketing (UPIC: clients) and has assumed the roles of president and chief executive officer. Hall, who has been with the company for nine years, was previously chief operating officer. Read more
PROMOTA Members Vote Not To Merge
Members of the British trade association PROMOTA voted not to merge with the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) at last week’s general meeting. PROMOTA represents manufacturers, importers and distributors in the promotional merchandise sector. Read more
Castelli Changes Name, Expands To Canada
Reno, Nevada, supplier Castelli USA (UPIC: castelli) has changed its name to Castelli North America, Inc. because of its expansion into Canada. Last month, Castelli’s parent company, Italy-based Lediberg S.p.A., consolidated North American operations and plans to run all activities from its new 35,000 square-foot Nevada facility. Read more
 Salisbury Pewter To Be Featured On Discovery Channel
Easton, Maryland, supplier Salisbury Pewter (UPIC: SALPEWTR), a manufacturer of giftware and awards with factories in Salisbury and Easton, Maryland, will have its products featured on the Discovery Channels, “Factory Made.” Read more
 Teri Hatcher Uses Soren Bag To Promote Website
“Desperate Housewives” actress Teri Hatcher’s new website Get Hatched was launched last week with a Catamaran Zip Tote from Soren Travel Gear, a brand of St. Louis, Missouri, supplier TRG Group (UPIC: TRG) with help from Burbank, California, distributor Beyond Zebra (UPIC: BZI).
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Barker Specialty Opens Canadian Office
Cheshire, Connecticut, distributor Barker Specialty (UPIC: BARKER) has incorporated Barker Specialty Canada, which will be based in Toronto, Canada. Read more
Product Responsibility Action Group Forms
PPAI’s Product Responsibility Action Group (PRAG) had its first meeting May 18 to discuss product safety regulation. PRAG will offer advice and feedback to PPAI regarding product safety and responsibility, including state and federal regulations, potential PPAI product certification and member education. Read more
 Efforts To Support Independent Contractor Continues
PPAI and regional efforts to support independent contractors continues. The Regional Government Relation’s Council of the Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP) had a booth to inform members of the issue at UMAPP’s annual booth show on May 20 at the St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota. Read more
PPAI Signs Letter With Others To Repeal New 1099 Reporting
PPAI joined The National Federation of Independent Businesses and 75 other national organizations in signing a letter by the Coalition for Fairness in Tax Compliance (CFTC) to support legislation to help small businesses by repealing an expensive and burdensome new tax paperwork requirement included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Read more
Product Safety Webinar Targets State Regulations
PPAI’s free monthly Product Safety Webinar will be held at 1 pm CDT on Thursday, May 27. This month’s 30-minute webinar will provide an overview of current and proposed state regulations—including California Proposition 65, the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, BPA and proposed regulations on a variety of chemicals. Read more
New Government Relations Newsletter Launching
PPAI public affairs will launch a monthly government relations newsletter tomorrow titled “Government Relations Today,” for regional associations. The newsletter will highlight pending legislation and advocacy efforts and help enable members to reach out to their representatives. Read more
Mark Avenson has been hired as vice president of marketing of Chicago, Illinois, supplier R.S. Owens & Co. Inc. (UPIC: RSOWENS). He has almost 30 years experience in the promotional products industry, including most recently four years as vice president of marketing with Americhip. Prior to that, he spent 23 years in diverse roles with Norwood Promotional Products, including five years as vice president of creative services and eight years as vice president of marketing with Norwood’s Barlow Promotional Products division. Avenson also worked in operations management with Barlow/Salm and three years with Arthur Salm as graphics director. In his new role at R.S. Owens, Avenson will be responsible for product development, marketing campaigns, brand recognition and catalog development.
Angie Bidwell has joined Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, supplier Pro Towels Etc. (UPIC: PROTOWEL) in customer service for the West Coast region. Debbie Smith has joined the company in customer service for the Southwest region.
Sue Kennedy, CAS, has been named regional sales manager of Mobile, Alabama, supplier Crown Products (UPIC: CROWNPRO). She will represent Crown in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. Kennedy has been in the promotional products industry for 18 years and she is the current vice president of Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP). She will work out of her home office in Minnesota.
Cheryl Landman, MAS, president of distributor PSIncentives (PSI) (UPIC: PROSPEC) and former PPAI board member, is the new mayor of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Read more here.
Kim Lehere has been named vice president of marketing and sales operations for Senator Promotional Group USA (SPGUSA). She will oversee the marketing and promotional strategies of SPGUSA, as well as the day-to-day sales operations of the business. Lehere most recently served as the director of marketing for SPGUSA.
Celina, Ohio, Visions/Awardcraft supplier (UPIC: AWRDCRFT) has hired Hess and Associates for the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Iowa. Hess and Associates has six reps in the field covering this territory.
RAC Leadership Development Workshop Slated For June
More than 200 people are signed up for the 2010 RAC Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) June 23-25 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas. This year, the invitation-only workshop for volunteer leaders from 28 regional associations features 33 sessions with 15 new topics and 28 presenters in all aspects of association management. Read more
Prime Resources Hosts Tour For SAAGNY
Bridgeport, Connecticut, supplier Prime Resources Co. (UPIC: PRIME) hosted a tour of its headquarters and factory for distributors, sponsored by Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY). Read more
Gill Receives Printing Excellence Awards
The Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica presented Shawnee Mission, Kansas, supplier Gill Studios Inc. (UPIC: gill) with four “Best of Category” awards at the Printing Industries of America (PIA) 2010 Graphex Graphic Excellence Awards Gala. Entries were judged on technical complexity and the quality of printing, as well as design features and overall appearance. Read more
Thread Logic Founder Receives Minnesota Award
Jeff Taxdahl, founder and president of Minneapolis, Minnesota, distributor Thread Logic (UPIC: TLogic) has been named a 2010 Minnesotan on the Move by Finance and Commerce. Taxdahl was featured in the magazine in a story about his success in building Thread Logic, an embroidery and logowear company known for its strategic Web-based marketing model, high quality work, and outstanding customer service. Read more
Fanda Awarded QCA Accreditation
Baldwin Park, California, supplier FANDA Promofactory (UPIC: FAND0001) has been awarded accreditation by the Chicago-based Quality Certification Alliance (QCA). FANDA successfully completed the QCA accreditation process, which requires a self-evaluation followed by an independent third-party audit. This certification process examines practices in five areas, including product safety, quality assurance, social compliance, supply chain security and environmental stewardship. Read more
Correction
Premier Group was misidentified in last week’s PPB Newslink. It is a partnering group. The location of Newton Manufacturing was also incorrect. The company is based in Newton, Iowa.
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