Chuck Dahlgren, president of St. Paul, Minnesota-based supplier Crystal D, was recognized on September 24 at the Minnesota Manufacturing Awards ceremony organized by Minnesota Business magazine.
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Sweet Nut Tree’s Larry Robbins Releases New Music Video
Larry Robbins, proprietor of food manufacturer Sweet Nut Tree, Toledo, Ohio, has just released a music video featuring his alter ego, the Singing Nut Man. The video, titled “Mixed Nuts,” is the second in what is now a Singing Nut Man series. Robbins wrote and performed the musical score for the video, and he portrays the film’s starring character.
Read MoreThe PPAI Expo Named 53rd Largest U.S. Show By Trade Show Executive Magazine
The PPAI Expo, presented by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), was recognized as the 53rd top ranking U.S. trade show on the 2013 Trade Show Executive magazine’s list of the Gold 100 at the annual awards and summit held September 18-20, 2013, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, Calif.
Read MoreNewton Manufacturing Co. Hosts 2013 National Sales Meeting and Trade Show
Newton Manufacturing Company, Newton, Iowa, held its annual national sales meeting and trade show in Nashville, Tenn. The themed event, “Where You’re the Star,” kicked off with a reception dinner where over 150 Newton Manufacturing representatives, guests and employees enjoyed reconnecting.
Read MoreSelco and Arista Team Up to Produce Collegiate Licensed Watches
Selco LLC has been contracted by Arista to produce official collegiate licensed products. To date, designs have been approved and are under production for the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Arkansas and a dozen other Big XII and SEC schools.
Read More4imprint Announces 134 Additional “one by one” Promotional Product Grants to Charitable Organizations
4imprint recently awarded “one by one” promotional product grants to 134 nonprofit and charitable organizations in the United States and Canada. Through its “one by one” charitable giving program 4imprint grants at least one $500 in-kind promotional items award to an organization each business day.
Read MoreKurt Boehringer Rejoins Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant
Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant announced that former vice president of operations Kurt Boehringer has rejoined the company in the same role, after a brief stint at Herbert Chocolate/Gifted Expression.
Read MoreBobblehead Promotion Goes Wrong at Yankees Game After Shipment Arrives Late
The first 18,000 fans to arrive at Yankee Stadium were promised commemorative bobblehead dolls of retiring player Mariano Rivera, but due to shipping delays, the promos weren’t on hand when the gates opened at 5 p.m. The stadium was forced to hand out vouchers to the first fans instead.
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices for 2014
The United States Postal Service today announced proposed price changes, including an increase in the price of a First-Class Mail single-piece letter from 46 cents to 49 cents. The proposed changes, which would go into effect in January 2014, are intended to generate $2 billion in incremental annual revenue for the postal service.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Launches 2014 Catalog and New Line at Annual Sales Meeting
Charles River Apparel introduced its new 2014 catalog and apparel line at its annual sales meeting, which took place this year in Newport, R.I. Among the new styles launched this year are the Vapore Water-Repellent Sweatshirt, a yoga-inspired Women’s Fitness Pullover and Capri Legging, and a variety of technical color-blocked polos that feature both wicking and anti-microbial properties.
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