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Sweda Representatives Present Proforma Owner With Grand Prize in 2010 Sweda Case Study Challenge
September 23, 2010

The Cleveland-based Proforma Support Center staff joined Sweda representatives, Lou Nicolaides, director of marketing, and Rob McCabe, regional sales representative, as they presented Julie Haar with the grand prize. Haar, owner of Proforma Strategic Promotions, was named the winner of the second annual 2010 Sweda Case Study Challenge entitling her to the grand prize of $5,000 and a $2,500 credit towards future Sweda purchases.

Cintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Results
September 22, 2010

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq:CTAS - News) today reported its results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2011. Revenue for the quarter, which ended August 31, 2010, was $924 million, representing a 3.6% increase compared to last year’s first quarter. When adjusting for the impact of acquisitions, the organic revenue growth was 2.8%.

PPAChicago Becomes 28th Regional Affiliate Member Of PPAI
September 21, 2010

Promotional Products Association of Chicago (PPAChicago) has become the 28th regional affiliate of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). This completes the inclusion of all industry regional associations under the PPAI Regional Affiliate umbrella.

Study: Human Exposure to BPA 'Grossly Underestimated'
September 21, 2010

Americans are likely to be exposed at higher levels than previously thought to bisphenol A, a compound that mimics hormones important to human development and is found in more than 90 percent of people in the United States, according to new research.

FedEx Profit Doubles but Still Disappoints Wall Street
September 16, 2010

FedEx reported a quarterly profit that more than doubled, but came slightly shy of Wall Street's revised expectations, as a recovery in the global economy sparked demand for the U.S. company's package-delivery services.

Chuck E. Cheese’s Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard
September 15, 2010

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.