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St. Louis-based Promotional Products Association of the Midwest (PPAM), recently held its Passing of The Gavel ceremony to install its 2007 president. Becky Blair, marketing coordinator at Dunbrooke, was handed the “gavel” from current PPAM president, Wendy Franklin, president of Franklin Promotional Group, signifying her installation as the organization’s 2007 president. This is the second time in PPAM history that the president has been from the Kansas City area. Historically, the leadership has come from St. Louis. When asked what goals she has for PPAM in 2007, Blair said, “My first goal is to continue to provide benefits to our members, such as great

Dunbrooke Apparel, Independence, Mo., today announced it has been sold to a private investment group lead by two of its current senior managers. The sale is part of a two-year strategic business plan set forth by both Dunbrooke’s former ownership group and the new ownership group. Larry Ramirez and Matt Gray, two current senior managers at Dunbrooke, will continue to lead the company as CEO and COO, respectively. Dunbrooke has launched several new strategic partnerships within the past year including agreements with Alstyle Apparel, Reebok and Onfield Apparel, a division of adidas/Reebok licensing. Jay Jones, current CFO, will continue to be a part of

As a leading apparel designer in the promotional products industry, Dunbrooke has a strong commitment to provide well-made, fashionable, quality products that will reinforce the image of both company and end-users. By combining our embellishment techniques with the strong Reebok brand name, we offer performance apparel that stands out from the competition. In addition to the Reebok line, our performance and outerwear products are the perfect solution to those looking for versatile promotions. An amplified combination of energy, style and easy-care performance ensures that your clients stay on top. Our items offer UV protection and a corporate fit. They come in a wide variety

If you didn’t get enough of Cynthia Graham’s article “Men of the Cloth” in Promotional Marketing’s July issue, check out http://tinyurl.com/m7uec/ for an exclusive Web extra with Dunbrooke’s Bob Pierce and American Apparel’s Dov Charney.

PPAI, Irving, Texas, has announced the nominees for its 2007 Board of Directors. From the eight nominees, two suppliers and two distributors will be elected by PPAI supplier and distributor members. Those elected will serve a four-year term that begins at the conclusion of The PPAI Expo 2007 in Las Vegas. The ballot vote ends on Sept. 15, and results will be announced during that month. In an effort to increase voter participation, each distributor and supplier member, through their designated representative, will have the option of voting by mail or electronically through an independent election administrator. Due to laws governing businesses in the state,

PPAI, Irving, Texas, has announced the nominees for its 2007 Board of Directors. From the eight nominees, two suppliers and two distributors will be elected by PPAI supplier and distributor members. Those elected will serve a four-year term that begins at the conclusion of The PPAI Expo 2007 in Las Vegas. The ballot vote ends on September 15, and results will be announced later that month. In an effort to increase voter participation, each distributor and supplier member, through their designated representative, will have the option of voting by mail or electronically through an independent election administrator. Due to laws governing businesses

Dunbrooke Apparel, Independence, Mo., will distribute its 2007 product catalog during the first week of September to coincide with distributor requests for new product availability prior to the start of the New Year. The products will be available in early August at www.dunbrooke.com. “Reebok Promotional Apparel and new Dunbrooke styles will be featured in the same catalog,” noted Bob Pierce, executive vice president. “Distributors are responding positively to the Reebok line, especially the performance and athletic styles of the PlayDry garments. We are also introducing some very exciting workwear-oriented jackets under the Dunbrooke label, along with some trendy ladies’ styles.” For more

Dunbrooke Announces New Decoration Options for Reebok, Hires Sales Rep Dunbrooke, Independence, Mo., announced an agreement has been reached allowing customers to decorate items from its Reebok Promotional Apparel line, which the company launched this past January. The exclusive license agreement initially called for decoration to comply with Reebok’s brand protection guidelines and to be performed only by Dunbrooke. The change permits Dunbrooke customers to decorate the items, provided they agree in writing to follow certain guidelines disallowing logos, designs and other marks that represent alcohol, tobacco, gambling or other specified references. “The vigorous response to the new Reebok line is pushing sales well above

Dunbrooke Outfits Disabled Troops, Hires Eberz Earlier this year, Dunbrooke, Independence, Mo., in conjunction with Blumberg Marketing, New Rochelle, N.Y., provided jackets for amputee soldiers and marines at the second annual “Support Our Troops Weekend” sponsored by the Adaptive Sports Foundation. Thirty-six members of the armed forces between the ages of 19 and 21 were given ski and snowboarding lessons with the help of customized equipment. “This is a part of getting back into life,” explained Anita Buyers of Blumberg Marketing, who has taught adaptive skiing for 20 years. “The purpose is to help rehabilitative efforts outside the hospital.” In other news, Joe Eberz joined Dunbrooke as