Vantage Apparel, Avanel, N.J., has added Lacie Anderson as the new regional sales representative for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Anderson brings to Vantage five years of distributor sales experience, having worked with professional sports leagues and their top sponsors. “My success comes from helping clients understand the power of…
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Starline, Grand Island, N.Y., announced the addition of Steve Parker, MAS, as the new regional sales manager representing California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Parker has been working in the promotional products industry since 1987. He spent 10 years on the board of the Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC).…
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Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Brian Stapleton will now serve Naperville, Ill., and the surrounding community with his new marketing business, Incentive Depot Powered by Proforma. As a Proforma owner, Stapleton gains access to the resources offered by Proforma. “The platform, buying power and expertise that Proforma provides to owners…
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American Solutions for Business, Glennwood, Minn., announced that Dana Zezzo, CAS, will be joining the company as its new vice president of marketing and vendor relations. Zezzo most recently held the position of vice president of sales and marketing at Imagen Brands. Prior to this role, he was chief…
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Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., celebrated its 15th anniversary this past week with many fun events. The company played some games, had some special treats and lunches catered in, employees were in drawings to win some corporate gift prizes, and more. Some of the company’s retirees also returned to visit, and Beacon recognized the 15…
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The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, announced the qualification of UL as an authorized audit provider for their Accreditation Program. With this achievement, UL joins Bureau Veritas to become only the second authorized audit provider. Also, to better serve QCA’s clients, both providers will now offer accredited suppliers the opportunity to schedule and complete future…
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William S. “Billy” Epstein passed away July 13 at the age of 87. He was the devoted husband of Ethel Epstein; former husband of Myrna Epstein; brother to Judy Epstein; and father to Marc and Annette Epstein, Amy and Paul Holt and Aaron Epstein. He was grandfather…
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Midnite Snax, Bethpage, N.Y., announced the opening of its newest facility. This 35,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing plant gives Midnite Snax a combined 120,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, warehousing and office space. Just like the main facility, the new addition is a Safe Quality Food facility, and is internationally recognized as exceeding global food and…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, will induct Gene Geiger, MAS+, co-owner and CEO of Lewiston, Maine-based distributor Geiger; and Charles “Chuck” Pecher, president at St. Louis, Missouri-based supplier Skinner & Kennedy, into the PPAI…
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Stran Promotional Solutions, Quincy, Mass., announced the hire of Bob Shea as its new vice president of sales. With more than 20 years of experience in print and promotional sales and sales management, he will be responsible for building out the sales team at Stran and the growth of both the existing account base, as…
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