Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:18:06 GMT
Pennsylvania Congressman Tim Murphy Named PPAI’s Legislator Of The Year
PPAI has named Representative Tim Murphy (R - PA) as the Association’s inaugural Legislator of the Year. The PPAI Legislator of the Year Award recognizes members of Congress who have shown a commitment to small-business interests and success, a willingness to meet with industry professionals and have given their support to issues critical to the promotional products industry.
Nominated by George Jackson, owner of George Jackson Promotions, Inc... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:16:48 GMT
Tim O'Boyle Promoted To President Of JournalBooks/Timeplanner Calendars
As reported in a PPB Newslink Breaking News release last Wednesday, JournalBooks/Timeplanner Calendars (UPIC: journals), a Charlotte, North Carolina-based subsidiary of Polyconcept North America (PCNA), announced the promotion of Tim O’Boyle to president.
O’Boyle is a 22-year veteran with the supplier, originally founded by his father, Jerome O’Boyle, and since 2010 has served as its general manager... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:16:07 GMT
4Imprint Group Sells Two Divisions For $38 Million
4imprint Group (UPIC: 4imprint) is selling its Brand Addition and Kreyer Promotion Services companies to H.I.G. Milan UK Bidco Limited and B270 Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, newly incorporated companies controlled by H.I.G. Europe Capital Partners LP, in a deal valued at £24 million ($38 million).
Brand Addition and Kreyer Promotion Services provide promotional products to medium and large businesses in the UK and Europe... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:15:04 GMT
SAGE Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary In The Promotional Products Industry
On February 18, SAGE (UPIC: SAGE) celebrated its 20th birthday with an employee reception at its Addison, Texas, offices. The company started in the promotional products industry in 1992 with the launch of its QuickCredit product.
“We are really excited to be celebrating such an historic event,” says David Natinsky, president of SAGE... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:14:18 GMT
PPAI’s Bellantone Joins SBLC Board
At the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) annual meeting on February 14, the group welcomed five new members to its board of directors, among them PPAI President and CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE.
The SBLC is an independent coalition of 60 trade and professional associations that share a common commitment to the future of small business... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:12:58 GMT
Support Your Peers And Colleagues; Deliver A Presentation At A PPAI Event
PPAI is calling on all experienced industry professionals to share their knowledge and experience in the promotional products field by presenting at a PPAI event or webinar.
Delivering a presentation at one of PPAI‘s events or during a webinar is a valuable experience, not only for the audience but for the presenter as well... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:09:10 GMT
Upcoming PPAI Webinars
Over the next few weeks, PPAI has a wide range of online training and professional development opportunities in store for industry professionals looking to further their industry education and expand their skills.
These include:
February 23: Data-Driven Decisions: Using Buyer Metrics to Manage Your Distributor Business
March 1: Human Resources 101
March 6: The New Normal—Thriving In Uncertain Times
March 8: Successful Sales Recruiting... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:07:03 GMT
CPPA Announces Its 2012 Peake Awards Winners
The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA) honored the accomplishments of industry professionals with the fifth annual CPPA Peake Awards... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:06:10 GMT
AG PrintPromo Solutions Named One Of Ohio’s Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses
DiversityBusiness.com has named AG PrintPromo Solutions (UPIC: agprint) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to its “Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses In The State Of Ohio” list. The Div100 is the 12th annual listing of the state’s top 100 diversity-owned businesses.
“I am very pleased to be included in this elite group of business owners,” says Anup Gupta, president of AG PrintPromo Solutions... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:03:14 GMT
Crystal D Honors Employee Accomplishments At Annual WOW Awards
At the company’s annual recognition event on January 26, WOW Day, Crystal D (UPIC: CRYSTALD) honored 37 employees for their accomplishments in the past year.
The St... |
