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  • PPEF 2012 Scholarship Period Opens With Historic $1 Million Scholarship Program Goal

    24 Jan 2012 10:00 AM | Ashanti Pretlow (Administrator)
    PPEF 2012 Scholarship Period Opens With Historic $1 Million Scholarship Program Goal

    The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) expects 2012 to be a historic year for the foundation; its scholarship program’s cumulative lifetime awards are anticipated to exceed the $1 million mark. 

    PPEF is an industry-based nonprofit organization that raises money to help students achieve their higher education goals. PPEF was founded to recognize and encourage scholastic ability and academic performance among promotional products industry employees and their children. Since its inception in 1989, PPEF has awarded approximately $942,000 in financial assistance. 

    Funded by PPAI and donations from the promotional products industry, the scholarship program enables young people and professionals to continue their education on a collegiate level. The Association and industry patrons have a long-standing commitment of service to the promotional products industry, and this fund supports those who demonstrate the same commitment.

    Last year, 66 new and 28 renewal scholars were awarded $100,000 in scholarships. Scholarships were awarded to a total of 94 outstanding promotional products industry employees or their children who displayed remarkable academic achievement, extracurricular participation and community service.

    The 2012-2013 scholarship application period is now open and the submission deadline is March 15, 2012. To learn more about the PPEF scholarship program, as well as for application forms and guidelines, visit www.ppef.us. Application information can also be obtained by contacting Sara Besly at SaraB@ppai.org. Winners of the scholarships will be announced in May.
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  • CPSC Issues Recall On Lunch Boxes, Food Carriers Due To Poisoning Hazard In Freezer Gel Packs

    24 Jan 2012 9:56 AM | Ashanti Pretlow (Administrator)
    CPSC Issues Recall On Lunch Boxes, Food Carriers Due To Poisoning Hazard In Freezer Gel Packs

    According to Promotional Products Business, "on January 23, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that in cooperation with California Innovations, Inc. (UPIC: CALINNOV), a Toronto, Ontario-based company, it was issuing a voluntary recall for two of the suppliers' products: an insulated lunch box with a freezer gel pack and a thermal food carrier kit, also with a freezer gel pack.
     
    Please note:  it is the freezer gel packs that are the reason for the recall, not the lunch boxes/food carriers themselves.
      
    PPB goes on to say, "Suppliers and distributors offering products that use freezer gel packs should prepare for the potential of increased CPSC scrutiny."
     
    Read the full story at PPB.

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  • Breaking Bad Habits

    19 Jan 2012 12:15 PM | Anonymous
    From Promotional Consultant Today:

    "Sales are sometimes generated out of habit, and that habit can be very annoying when a prospect or customer is ordering from someone else, and not you. They are using the competitor as a "default source." It's easy, but in reality, there's no real loyalty."

    Read on for tips on breaking those habits and creating customer loyalty.
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  • RFP for Plastic Carry Bags

    06 Jan 2012 11:15 AM | Anonymous
    This quotation will only be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012.
    THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
    Please quote on the following items on a NET-DELIVERED BASIS:
    1. 58,000 ea. Plastic Carry Bags – reinforced die-cut handle; 12” x 16” x 3” (approx.); 2.5 mil; clearly marked #4 LDPE recyclable; white bag with 5 color PMS (black + 4 PMS matches); same artwork front and back, artwork approx. size 9 ¼ “ X 6 ½”. Camera ready art will be provided. Plastic Carry Bags are to be...

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  • RFP Tee Shirts Granbury Independent School District

    30 Dec 2011 12:22 PM | Anonymous
    GRANBURY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
    600 W. BRIDGE, SUITE 6
    GRANBURY, TEXAS 76048
    REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL
    The Granbury Independent School District is accepting competitive sealed proposals as specified in this document for an annual contract to provide tee shirts and miscellaneous clothing items ...

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  • RFP University of Tennessee

    22 Dec 2011 11:53 AM | Anonymous
    Due Date: 1/6/2012
    1,000 White short sleeved polo shirts with logo

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  • RFP MIT Academy Uniform Patches

    16 Dec 2011 10:14 AM | Anonymous

    MIT Academy Uniform Patches

    What: iron-on embroidered patches
    Size: 3-5 inches x 3-5 inches
    Quantity: 5,000 and 10,000 (separate quotes)
    Logo: simplified Griffin/Shield logo - please email dlamb@mitacademy.org for exact logo to be used.

    Additional details/contact info: http://www.mitacademy.org/business
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  • The "Original" Showtime Showcase

    15 Dec 2011 3:39 PM | Ashanti Pretlow (Administrator)
    The ‘Original’
    SHOWTIME
    Accept No Substitutes!
    Come see the longest running show
    In the entire Southeast
    Absolutely Free of Charge!!!
    **WE ARE THE ORIGINAL**

    SHOWTIME REPS

    Steve Seifert, Mark Heidmann, Toni Prophitt, Steve Rater, 
    Mike Burky, Kimberly Burky, Jim McKinley, Jim Spencer, David Friedman, 
    Jack Friedman, Todd Peppler, Jamie Hudson, Karin Otterstrom

    Lines include:

    SanfordB2B: Paper Mate, Sharpie, Expo, uni-Ball, Quill, Parker, Waterman,
    Maple Ridge Farms, Weatherproof, Pro-Innovative, Chocolate Inn, Haas-Jordan,
    Express-A-Button, American Ad Bag, Barrington Mfg. Inc, Halls & Co/ID Line,
    Payne Publishers, Preston Farms, Suntex, TradeNet, Apollo East, Bulldog Packaging,
    Humphrey, Thermoserv, Rainkist, Golden-Pacific, Pencoa, Midnite Snax, Key-Bak, 
    Cedar Crest Mfg, Terry Town, Elliot Barry, Zorrel Int’l, Bishop Garment, ETS Express,
    Vertical Source, Warwick/ Winthrop Atkins, The Chest/ The Repo Line, Hirsch Gift, 
    Modern Glass/Windsor Awards, Shepenco, Quikey, Guild line, Compass Industries,
    DLX/Pamcolite, Leprechaun, Headwear Professionals, Pentel, Coaster Stone, Egrips, 
    Allen Colorcraft/Camelbak, MV Sport, Better Life Line, Sports Systems Bags, SAMCO, 
    Ready 4 Kits, K&R, Jornik, Reflect Me, Metropak, Spirit Line, Woodco, 
    The Magnet Group (Magnet LLC, Innovations, The Bag Factory,
    Benchmark Clocks, Benchmark Crystal,)

     
    See the best reps in the South with the top lines
    NEW 2012 products, Specials, Giveaways, Catalogs


    WHEN:
    ALL TIMES 10-1

    WHERE:

    Birmingham
    Wednesday, January 11
    Cahaba Grand Conference Center
    3660 Grandview Parkway
    Birmingham, AL. 35243

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  • Branding with the Stars

    08 Dec 2011 5:45 PM | Ashanti Pretlow (Administrator)
    Branding with the Stars
    Supplier Showcase

    Thursday, January 12
    Cahaba Grand Conference Center
    3660 Grandview Parkway
    Birmingham, AL 35243

    9:30am - 2:00pm

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  • Javier Galloza, SPPA Past-President, is now a CAS!

    25 Feb 2011 9:56 AM | Ashanti Pretlow (Administrator)
    Javier Galloza, CAS, of Optimum Promotional Products, Llc, Harvest, AL, passed the certification examination administered by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) to receive the CAS industry certification.

    The Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) and Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) are the promotional products industry’s only professional designations. They are acquired through combined years of activeness in the industry, completion of rigorous course curriculum, industry contributions and other criteria. Individuals with MAS/CAS certification are recognized as industry leaders -those who have attained a superior standard of professionalism, knowledge and experience.
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