Sportsman Cap & Bag (asi/88877) has added two retro-inspired cotton/polyester-blend trucker caps from Legacy.

AIM Smarter welcomes Jodi Meyer as lead generation specialist and Melinda Marr as strategic growth partner for the ACS Affiliate Services team. “The addition of both of these industry professionals will continue to drive forward the mission of ACS Affiliate Services to provide a robust suite of services that will help our distributor affiliates navigate and grow their businesses during these unprecedented times,” said AIM Smarter CEO Nikki Stella.

California Delicious (asi/43464) will not be able to take any more orders for the remainder of 2020. The company says it looks forward to taking new orders in 2021.

IDProductsource (asi/62088) has collected more than 60 toys to donate to Toys For Tots in what was the firm’s third annual toy drive. “It brings us all so much joy to continue to give back,” a company statement read. “No child should ever go without a toy during the holidays. We hope that each toy brings a smile to a special child in need.”

Natural Trends (asi/73497) donated 526,000 units of hand sanitizer as part of its “Season of Giving.”

Industry education platform PromoKitchen will be hosting a virtual networking mixer on Monday, Jan. 11 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST). It’s free to attend, but donations are appreciated. Register here.

The Tri-State Promotional Products Association has announced its 2021 Board of Directors: Brandon Samuel of commonsku as president; Deborah Mann of DMannding Results as vice president; Blaise David of S&S Activewear (asi/84358) as treasurer; Stacie Woltman of American Ad Bag (asi/35290) as secretary; and Matt McCluggage of The Magnet Group (asi/68507) as past president.

Webb Company (asi/95838), part of Top 40 supplier HPG (asi/61966), will now be represented by 12 HPG multiline reps, which will increase the Webb sales team from six to 18 in 2021 and expand Webb’s presence to almost 30 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North & South Carolina, North & South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin. For more information, visit webbcompany.com.

Penn Emblem Company (asi/77120), donated 1,500 reusable masks to Jewish Family and Children Services (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia, for a clothing drive held by the organization. JFCS provides adoption and foster care services, in addition to helping to provide safety, health and financial stability to the community.

Gill Studios (asi/56950) has promoted Sarah Mann to regional sales manager for the Southeast and Elizabeth Morrison to regional sales manager for the Northeast.

Starline USA (asi/89320; Canada, 89213) has appointed Joe Douglas as the Southeast regional sales manager and will be responsible for FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, AL and MS.

The Reciprocity Road BrandGood Ambassadors awarded a $500 grant to Chattanooga, TN-based Metropolitan Ministries, which assists with past-due utility bills, past-due rent, food vouchers to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and a grocery store for seniors.

IDProductsource (asi/62088) donated over 300 pounds of food, 6,000 disposable masks and $500 to the Treasure Coast Food Bank in October. Recently, IDProductsource donated an additional $1,000 to the Treasure Coast Food Bank to provide over 8,000 meals to those in need.

Penn Emblem Company (asi/77120), donated 1,500 reusable masks to Jewish Family and Children Services (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia, for a clothing drive held by the organization. JFCS provides adoption and foster care services, in addition to helping to provide safety, health and financial stability to the community.

Target Decorated Apparel (asi/90549) has announced that it will open a new facility in Arizona in March 2021. The new 7,200-square-foot facility is located in Phoenix at the Weststate Arizona Commerce Center, 7225 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite 182. The facility will offer screen printing, embroidery, heat transfers and fulfillment services.

AIA Corporation (asi/109480), a Top 40 distributor, recently welcomed four distributorships to its owner community. They are: SparkWood Marketing & Events; OLJ Marketing Solutions; Caldwell Marketing Group; and Estate Love Franchising. “We are excited to welcome these distributors to our growing community of nearly 300 independent Owners and more than 3,000 supplier partners,” said Joél Bastien, SVP of Owner Experience at AIA. Since May, AIA has welcomed 11 new Owners, totaling more than $12.3 million in projected total contract sales.

Imprint Marketing Concepts has announced that the organization’s founder and president, Mark May, is retiring at the end of 2020 after 35 years. During his tenure at IMC, he guided the company from a modest, local promo company to an international provider of branded merchandise and corporate apparel. “Mark’s vision, drive and focus, combined with his commitment to serving the best long-term interests of the company, have materially strengthened IMC,” said Brett Coplin, vice president of IMC. “He leaves an agile and resilient company, well placed to win in this fast-changing, dynamic industry.” 

The Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California has officially installed its 2021 Board. Mark Shinn of Incentives West (asi/822957) will serve as the regional association’s president. Other executive committee members include Mark Fulwider of Wesco Marketing as incoming president, Jess Koenig of HALO (asi/356000) as secretary and Jaymie Cook of BIC Graphic (asi/40480) as treasurer. The association welcomed two new members to Board of Director positions: Amanda Boccucci of Lahlouh (asi/229428) and Kevin Phung of WaytoBe.  

Alternative Apparel (asi/34850) has announced the launch of the Eco Cozy Fleece Collection, four new classic-fit fleece styles that are part of the brand’s top-selling Go-To Collection.

iPROMOTEu (asi/232119) welcomes Dave Kneram as the new vice president of information technology. “We are thrilled to have Dave on board,” said Ross Silverstein, president & CEO of iPROMOTEu. “With his experience, knowledge and technical expertise, he is positioned to make a great impact within the company and will help to propel iPROMOTEu’s technology offerings to the head of the pack.”

Stahls’ (asi/88984) has announced that Heat Press for Profit LIVE will take place Jan. 5-7. There will be three days of free, virtual online printing sessions for T-shirt decorators at any stage of their business.

IDProductsource (asi/62088) has collected more than 60 toys to donate to Toys For Tots in what was the firm’s third annual toy drive. “It brings us all so much joy to continue to give back,” a company statement read. “No child should ever go without a toy during the holidays. We hope that each toy brings a smile to a special child in need.”

Storm Creek (asi/89879) in Eagan, MN, announces that it donated over $51,500 in the fourth quarter of 2020, exceeding its annual contribution goal for the third consecutive year. As part of its ongoing Wear For Better charitable efforts, the apparel supplier donated to The American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House, Save the Boundary Waters, Secondhand Hounds, Tee It Up for the Troops and more. The company’s eighth annual warehouse sale also raised $37,000 for charity.