American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn., has promoted Amy Spychalla to vice president of strategic operations support (SOS). Spychalla joined the company in January 2003 as a promotional product specialist, helping to promote…
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Facilisgroup’s REBOUND-20 Reveals Key Themes for Managing Through Uncertainty
REBOUND-20 centered on bringing Facilisgroup’s partner community together to discuss managing through the uncertainty, identifying new opportunities and developing short-term and long-term roadmaps for success…
Read MoreSpector & Co. Announces the Appointment of Jamie Mair as Chief Growth Officer
Spector & Co., West Chazy, N.Y., announced today the hiring of Jamie Mair, former BDA marketing executive and co-founder of boutique merchandise agency SwervePoint. “We’re excited Jamie has joined our team,” said Rob Spector, CEO of Spector & Co. “As a past client, he brings a unique perspective and understanding of the supplier, distributor and…
Read MorePRINTING United Transitioning to a Comprehensive Online Experience in 2020
PRINTING United, originally scheduled to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on October 21-23, 2020, will now move to a powerful online experience this fall due to constraints surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of all attending and involved with the show remains paramount. The decision to terminate the…
Read MorePPAI Announces 2021 Board Officers
PPAI, Irving, Texas, has announced the 2021 PPAI Board of Directors officers. The new board officers will begin their one-year terms immediately following The PPAI Expo 2021 (Jan. 11-13, 2021). PPAI board officers are selected by the PPAI Board Officer Nominating Committee and voted on by the PPAI board. The 2021 Board of Directors Officers…
Read MoreQCA Members Vote to Wind Down the Organization
In April, accredited supplier members of Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, voted to wind down the organization. No new applications are being accepted, and current members will continue to be supported through Aug. 1, 2020. Several factors contributed to the decision to wind down. “First, QCA has done an excellent job in educating accredited suppliers…
Read MoreProforma Affiliate Owner Recognized as 2020 Business of Pride Honoree
Christie Hattersley, co-owner of C-Suite Promotions Powered by Proforma, has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a 2020 Business of Pride Individual Ally Honoree. This recognition is…
Read MorePM Screen Time: HPG’s Alex Morin and Charley Johnson on the Power of Meditation
Alex Morin and Charley Johnson of HPG dropped by PM Screen Time (virtually) to recap “Peace Amongst the Chaos,” the fascinating webinar on meditation they hosted for UMAPP. The gang talked the benefits of meditation, how to get started, how it can make you a better salesperson and a whole lot more…
Read MorePPAI Launches Industry’s First Live Event Health and Safety Initiative
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the launch of PPAI’s Healthpitality, the hallmark for the industry’s first health and safety initiative, and an even higher standard for all PPAI live events. The initiative is designed to enhance the safety and security practices that are already in place by working with event partners…
Read MoreePromos Announces Lisa Fosdick as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
ePromos Promotional Products, St. Cloud, Minn., announced that Lisa Fosdick has joined the organization as vice president of strategic partnerships. “Lisa is an experienced senior leader with a passion for helping others succeed,” said Steve Paradiso, president and CEO of ePromos. “We are thrilled to have her join our executive team and bring her vision,…
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