Midlothian

The Midlothian Rotary Club heard a presentation from Ennis Inc. in Midlothian about the company's business and outlook on the future at its meeting July 10.

Ennis Inc. Vice President Ron Graham and Vice President of Marketing Steven Osterloh spoke to Rotarians about their apparel and printing wholesale company.

"When (U.S. Highway) 287 was just a two-lane road, Ennis Inc. moved out to Midlothian," Osterloh said. "In 1998 the company saw an explosion of growth through acquisitions, from 129 million to a 630 million run rate. Most of our products are recognized by other company names and brands that we have acquired."

The Irving, Texas, Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced the recipients of $100,000 awarded in college scholarships for 2009.

Cleveland-based Proforma, a leading North American provider of graphic communications solutions, announced it welcomed 14 new owners to its network of promotional product professionals.