alphabroder Pledges $120,000 to PPEF
alphabroder has pledged a $120,000 donation to the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) Tomorrow Fund.
“This commitment to the PPEF fund is in appreciation of everything our industry has given us at alphabroder,” says Norm Hullinger, CAS, CEO of alphabroder. “We are thankful for PPEF’s commitment to education, and pleased to be a small part of the amazing work they do on behalf of the promotional products industry.”
The Tomorrow Fund was created 16 years ago as a means to ensure ongoing funding and support of PPEF scholarship programs promoting education and achievement within the promotional products industry. It allows companies and individuals to pledge donations annually over a six-year period. According to PPAI, more than 35 industry companies have stepped up to support the fund at the Bronze ($12,000 total pledge), Silver ($30,000), Gold ($60,000), Platinum ($120,000) and Diamond ($240,000) levels.
Leed’s Named 2016 Supplier of the Year by Facilisgroup
Leed’s was named 2016 Supplier of the Year by promotional products distributor Facilisgroup. The award was presented when Facilisgroup partners and suppliers met in Las Vegas during the PPAI show for their 2017 Winter Summit.
“We’re honored that Facilisgroup named us Supplier of the Year,” said Leanne Finney, PCNA Vice President of Marketing. “We work hard to build strong, lasting relationships with our customers.”
“Our summits bring our partners and suppliers together to catch up and share best practices. The sense of community our partners develop from these meetings is remarkable,” said Chuck Fandos, CEO of Facilisgroup.
Leed’s was also named a Top Supplier of 2016 by BrandVia, a marketing agency and promotional products distributor based in San Jose, CA.
Bulova Expands IncentiveSource Territory
In its drive to enhance the corporate gifting, sales incentive and awards experience, Bulova’s Corporate announced a territory expansion with long-time partner IncentiveSource to now include Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky (in addition to Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas and Nebraska).
Adrienne Forrest, vice president of corporate sales, notes that “IncentiveSource is an exemplary manufacturer’s rep group. In our 15-plus years of working together, Mark Wunderlich and his team continue to set the bar at the highest level of professionalism in our industry.” She further stated, “…that while there are many reasons for corporate gifting, we believe the best choice is a Bulova timepiece, a classic American brand known for innovation, craftsmanship and advance technology since 1875.”
Headquartered in St. Louis and with four regional offices, IncentiveSource, Inc. has been servicing distributors in the promotional products, corporate gift, incentive travel and premium/incentive industry since 1998 and has been a Bulova partner from the start.
Goldstar Southwestern Region Sales Expansion
Goldstar announced the the hiring of Alicia Dierking as Southwestern regional sales manager covering the territory of TX, OK, LA, CO and NM. “We are pleased to have Alicia join the Goldstar team. Her industry experience, professional approach and existing relationships should go a long way toward growing our distributor partnerships in the region.” said Howard Cubberly, GM Goldstar North America.
Alicia’s experience as a supplier in the promotional industry covers both hard and soft goods, managing territories for Gill Studios and more recently Vantage Apparel.