Awareness

Crystal D Announces Quarterly WOW Champs
April 9, 2010

St. Paul, Minnesota-based Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate awards and plaques, announced its first quarter WOW champions at its monthly company meeting on March 4.

UPS Tracking Technology Used to Streamline Supply Distribution in Haiti
March 2, 2010

The Salvation Army is replacing handwritten paper index cards with high-tech barcode technology to ensure that more than 4,000 families in Haiti efficiently receive food, shelter and medical supplies. The United Parcel Service (UPS) donated the technology and adapted it for disaster relief supply distribution.

Jornik Manufacturing Announces Three Key Hires
February 16, 2010

Jacquie Herz, president of Jornik Manufacturing, Stamford, Conn., a family-owned and operated supplier, announced it hired Dana Serra as production manager, Shane Cross as warehouse manager and Rota “Nicky” Enkelejdi for the silk-screening department.

BIC Graphic USA Celebrates Annual Green Achievements
January 7, 2010

BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., parent company of promotional products industry subsidiary BIC Graphic USA, celebrated its company-wide commitment to sustainable development by hosting a “Green Day” event for employees.

Nonprof-arama
January 1, 2010

Nonprofits may not be the first market that comes to mind when prospecting. Sure, everyone would like to get in with a major charity such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, but that isn't always realistic. While it's nice to daydream about making a fortune on pink T-shirts and promoting a meaningful cause besides, big nonprofits like Susan G. Komen for the Cure only need so many vendors, and you can bet those spots are going to be competitive.

Vernon Company's United Way Fundraising Effort Surpasses Goal
October 27, 2009

Newton, Iowa-based The Vernon Company announced its annual United Way fundraising campaign, “Carnival of Caring,” raised a total of $23,390 for the United Way of Jasper County. The 2009 campaign total surpassed the company’s goal amount by nearly $1,500.