Promotional Professionals Association of Chicago (PPAChicago) was a sponsor of the River Forest Park District, Makin’ Tracks 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The 5K supported the West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) and took place at Concordia University. PPAChicago members and family came out to participate and support the event.
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Stromberg Brand Umbrellas Hires Sergio Vippolis
Stromberg Brand Umbrellas, now located in Valley Cottage, New York, recently announced the hiring of Sergio Vippolis as its new graphic designer. Vippolis graduated with a Graphic and Interactive Communications degree from Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Fla. and previously was working as an art director in the advertising industry.
Read MorePromoKitchen and SanMar’s District Launch REVIVIFY Contest
To help ignite a new attitude and inject a new life into the promotional products industry for 2014, PromoKitchen and SanMar’s District brand of apparel have partnered to create REVIFIFY—a T-shirt design competition.
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: CleggPromo Versus Image Source
Today is your last chance to vote in this week’s video battle, with incumbent Robin-Thicke-spoofing champ CleggPromo Inc. facing off against the Zumba- and zen-hilarity of Image Source Inc. Who will emerge triumphant? Only you can decide!
Read MoreEMT Adds Two New Liquor Pourers to Hospitality Line
EMT, Indianapolis, has added two new tapered liquor pourers to its hospitality accessories line. Pourers prevent spills and over-pouring with a tapered chrome spout.
Read MoreNorwood & BIC Graphic Hosts Free Webinar: How to Sell Awards and Recognition
Next Wednesday, November 6, Norwood & BIC Graphic and Promo Marketing will host a free hour-long webinar, “How to Sell Awards and Recognition.”
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The 12 Days Weeks Months of Christmas
It’s that time of year again. My neighborhood is covered in cobwebs, spiders and there’s one quite disturbing house with psycho clowns.
It can only mean one thing: It’s Christmas time!
Read MoreTrail Crest Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of Trail Crest Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets. The boys and girls hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Helps Make a Difference, One Strand at a Time
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Boston-based manufacturer Charles River Apparel is turning pink. In conjunction with the Hair For Hope Foundation, a local stylist stopped by Charles River Apparel headquarters to outfit participating staff members, including President Barry Lipsett, with colorful pink hair extensions.
Read MoreElizabeth Cortes Joins Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant
After 11 years as the product development manager at Nassau Candy, a candy manufacturer, importer and distributor based in Hicksville, N.Y., Elizabeth Cortez will transition to the same role at Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Freeport, N.Y.
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