The Vernon Company announced the retirement of two of its corporate officers and subsequent promotion of internal staff. Dan Stevenson, executive vice president, is retiring from the company after 31 years of service, and Jeff Burnett, vice president of marketing, is retiring after 24 years with the company.
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Promo Marketing Closed July 4 and 5
The Promo Marketing offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. We will be back in the office on Monday, July 8 and will resume our normal newsletter schedule then. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Read More4imprint Launches Promotional Products Outlet Store with Online Bidding

Promotional products retailer 4imprint has launched a new online Outlet Store featuring Steal a Deal, a service that allows buyers to make offers on selected clearance products, and receive counter-offers or accepted bids in real-time.
Read MoreLeed’s Partners with Thule
Leed’s, a leading supplier in the industry and member of Polyconcept North America headquartered in New Kensington, Pa., announced the addition of Thule to its prestigious line of branded products.
Read MoreHub Pen Company Hires Melissa Bettua
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that it has hired Melissa Bettua as sales support assistant.
Read MoreEnnis Inc. Acquires Select Assets of Goodwin Graphics
Ennis Inc. and Goodwin Graphics have reached an agreement where Ennis Inc. has acquired all artwork and production files from Goodwin Graphics. By gaining all of the current files it will allow Ennis to seamlessly continue to service existing Goodwin Graphics customers.
Read MoreRegister for PPAChicago 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing
PPAChicago will hold its Annual Charity Golf Outing, on July 15, at George Dunn National Golf Course. Sundog glasses giveaways, lunch, split the pot and goofiest golf outfit are just some of the events planned. Proceeds will benefit K-9 Comfort Dog Ministries and West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA). Click here to register.
Read MoreSweda Announces Winners of iPad Mini Contest
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced the winners of its iPad mini giveaway contest. The winners are Angela Quevado of Cetera Marketing, Laura Rosenfield of Buffalo Specialties Inc., and Leslie Adams of L.A. Promotions.
Read MoreJetline Announces New Senior Vice President of Operations
Jetline, a leading supplier of innovative promotional products located in Gaffney, S.C., announced the appointment of Gregg Kraus to the position of senior vice president of operations.
Read MoreiPROMOTEu and Admints at the Indianapolis 500
Ross Silverstein, president and CEO of iPROMOTEu, and Brett Hersh, president of Admints and Zagabor, were special guests at this year’s Indianapolis 500. They visited the garages and the pit area and track, they attended special sponsor events, and met such luminaries as Mario Andretti and David Letterman.
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