Merchology (asi/169169) has announced that Ally Delgado, co-founder and chief marketing officer, has been named a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.  

American Solutions for Business (ASB, asi/120075) announced that Nate Disrud has been promoted to director of technology. “Nate and I started at ASB on the same day in 2012,” said Mike Pfeiffer, vice president of technology at ASB. “Since that time, Nate has been promoted four times in nine years, while I remain in the same position I was hired. Nate is an outstanding leader with fantastic technical capabilities. He is a dedicated team member who contributes daily to ASB’s success.”

Andrea Kramer, owner of Findlay, OH-based distributorship City Apparel, was named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The council works to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C. Kramer has been in business for more than 20 years and has won numerous awards for leadership, social commitment, and economic and environmental issues.

Foxtrot Marketing Group (asi/170720) has announced recent additions and promotions. Rob Johnson has joined as an account manager and Jenna Jackson has joined as a marketing coordinator. Joseph Johnson joined as the production supervisor for the embroidery and screenprint teams. Simone Lindquist has been promoted to finance manager and Derrick Krege has been promoted to warehouse supervisor. Hannah Gage has transitioned to an e-commerce coordinator and Shannon Gervais has transitioned to an account manager. “Bringing in bright talent and supporting the professional growth of our employees is how we demonstrate our servant leadership philosophy. We help our employees find their unique skills and empower them to do their best possible work,” said Jill Haspert, CEO of Foxtrot Marketing Group.

Gemline (asi/56070) will be hosting a free, live webinar on May 11 at 12 p.m. EDT: An Exclusive Look Forward with Economist Alan Beaulieu. Register here.

Hirsch Gift (asi/61005) has announced multi-line reps Flanagan & Associates will represent the Southeast region. Tom Flanagan will cover Florida and Puerto Rico. Rich Conroy will cover North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Matt Carter will cover Alabama and Georgia.

Navitor (asi/81500) has announced the grand opening of its facility in Kapolei, HI.

Phasemark Solutions (asi/77812) is currently working remotely and the best way to reach them is at the following email address: info@phasemark.com.

BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590) will host the BELLA+CANVAS Digital Experience on April 29. The virtual event includes sales-boosting sessions and a trade show featuring the latest product trends. Serial entrepreneur and social media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk will also share his business-building insights during a Q&A session. Register here: https://www.bellacanvas.com/virtual-tradeshow-registration 

Chocolate Inn/Lanco (asi/44900) has named Pamela Clement as the company’s New England regional sales manager, supporting distributors in ME, MA, NH, CT, RI and VT. Clement comes to Chocolate Inn/Lanco with extensive sales experience in the promotional products industry. “Pamela’s knowledge of the distributors in the territory and excitement about the Chocolate Inn/Lanco line make her a fantastic addition to our sales team,” said Chris O’Connor, vice president of U.S. sales.  

Custom Chocolate (asi/47919) has announced the addition of a new line of healthcare products to its current line of premium chocolates and gifts. The new line will initially consist of mask refresher sprays, surface cleaning sprays, sanitizers, lip balms, liquid and bar soaps, lotions and lavender essential oil.  

Cap America Inc. (asi/43792) has named Lauren Allen the new national sales manager. “Lauren is an accomplished and driven salesperson and her experience and expertise in growing key accounts is going to be monumental for the Cap America team,” said Grace Schettler, director of sales at Cap America. “Her demonstrated record of success will be extremely beneficial as we move into the sporting goods market and look to expand our presence within the promotional products industry. We’re very excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to helping her excel within this position.”

Cotton Heritage (asi/46778) has opened a new distribution center in the Dallas metro area. The 50,000-square-foot facility will allow the supplier to service the local market and widen its reach for two-day shipping nationwide. The building has several sustainable features, including high-efficiency LED lighting, fans and automatic/low-flow fixtures to minimize water consumption. Cotton Heritage now has three distribution facilities in North America. The other two are in Los Angeles and Virginia.

HPG (asi/61966) has announced additional industry-exclusive partnerships from the company’s new Batch & Bodega Fresh line: Los Angeles-based Coolhaus, Charlotte, NC-based Sweet Girl Cookies and Red Velvet NYC. “After launching our new Fresh line only two weeks ago, we’ve seen a tremendous response from distributors looking to dish out fresh food experiences to their customers,” said Jason Lucash, HPG’s chief development officer. “We sped up our launch timeline to bring Coolhaus, Red Velvet NYC and Sweet Girl Cookies into the promotional market as quickly as possible.”  

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) has announced a partnership with The Soapbox, a virtual platform designed to help professionals in the promotional products industry connect, educate and network. The platform provides the opportunity to hold reoccurring events with prearranged, scheduled meetings.

Gemini Industries (asi/56100) welcomes Steve Rater and Steve Seifert of S2 Marketing as its new Southeast reps. “Steve and Steve bring extensive experience and a network of friends who have relied on their advice and knowledge for years,” said Steven Meyer, national sales manager at Gemini.

Gemline (asi/56070), in partnership with commonsku, is hosting an exclusive conversation with MiiR founder Bryan Papé on “How to Build a Brand with Purpose” on April 29 from noon-1 p.m. ET. To register, visit here.

Storm Duds Raingear (asi/89863) welcomes multi-line rep Beata Miller of Jules Scheck Associates.

Threadfast Apparel (asi/91163) welcomes back Rachel Hoskins as its sales manager. “Rachel has a unique ability to connect with our customers and strengthen their love for our brand,” said Abe Anteby, president of Threadfast Apparel.

US Blanks welcomes LeAnn Rankin Jellinek as vice president of sales. “We are poised for growth and LeAnn is the perfect fit to lead us,” said Kevin Kelly, owner of US Blanks.

American Solutions for Business (ASB, asi/120075) has established an exclusive partnership with Social HP, a social media management platform allowing ASB sales associates to schedule and automate their social media content strategy. 

Digital Art Solutions (asi/14970) has rebranded and changed its name to GraphicsFlow. 

RAELYN Marketing Promotions (asi/303873) is celebrating its 30th anniversary starting on April 13. To mark the occasion, the company is donating $30 to a nonprofit for every job booked in 2021.  

Promo Your Brand (asi/49926) has announced the move to a new facility in the middle of the Phoenix metro area. “We had the opportunity to upgrade the office and warehouse facility, moving near the Sky Harbor airport,” said Linda Chen, founder and owner of Promo Your Brand.

Universal Unilink (asi/526000) has promoted Marty Hartman to director of marketing. “Marty has been an integral part of our team for the last 7 years. He has led several successful marketing campaigns during his tenure here and his promotion is well deserved,” said Sherryl Stoner, vice president of Universal Unilink.

Universal Promo (asi/92977) has announced a significant upgrade to its printing capabilities with the introduction of SI-HD series pad printing silicone ink.

Cap America (asi/43792) has promoted Gerald Pinkley to director of administration. Pinkley joined Cap America in 2019 as market development manager. In his new role, he will serve as a facilitator of conversation and interaction between all internal departments. “Despite the anomaly that was 2020, Cap America has continued to grow exponentially over the years,” said Mark Gammon, president and COO of Cap America. “As we anticipate the return of our normal business cycle, we created this position specifically with Gerald in mind. He has the skill and expertise needed to help Cap America meet our full potential.” 

Reciprocity Road has announced the addition of Zing Manufacturing | S’well (asi/99025). “S’well brings many of the sustainability criteria which we look for in a partner in Reciprocity Road,” said Perry Wehrle, executive director of Reciprocity Road. “It’s a certified B Corporation and supports UNICEF, Lonely Whale and the 100 Million Bottle Project. S’well truly understands and delivers on the mission of sustainability all the while being an innovator in its category.”