AIA Corporation (asi/109480) has announced the introduction of AIA University, an on-demand, cloud-based training portal that distributors can access from any internet-enabled device.

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) has promoted Stephanie Thooft to cash disbursements supervisor and welcomes Arianna Maras as cash disbursement specialist. These changes come after the recent retirement of finance team members Mary Wildman and Ruth Kessler. “Mary and Ruth will be dearly missed by our entire team and company,” said Bill Finley, vice president of finance at ASB. “Stephanie is an intelligent, collaborative leader who will guide our team into the next chapter and Ari is a wonderful addition to our team – both bring valuable energy and insight.”

ePromos Promotional Products (asi/188515), a Top 40 distributor, has promoted Tamara Borello, vice president of operations, and Nick Kiefer, vice president of sales, to the roles of senior vice president. “We’re shaping the future of our organization by bringing in top distributor owners and talent. With Borello’s well-rounded portfolio of operations expertise combined with Kiefer’s extensive sales experience we’re well-positioned in the next step of our journey. We’ve already started the conversations and are excited as new strategic sales partners join the ePromos family,” said Steve Paradiso, President and CEO.

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) has promoted Amy Spychalla to vice president of strategic operations support and Miriah Cassidy to vice president of sales support. “I have had the pleasure of working with Amy for my entire time at ASB,” said Justin Zavadil, president of American Solutions for Business. “Her knowledge, experience and personality make ASB a better company and we’re lucky to have her in a role that is shaping our future. As for Miriah, she more than deserves this promotion and the fact that she is in a long-term position to drive the strategy and success of ASB is such a benefit to our sales associates and their customers.”

Cap America (asi/43792) launched the CA Premium Line, a new range of products that incorporates Flexfit technology and focuses on on-field performance. The line features six new styles available in a multitude of color options and sizes.

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) announced that Garrett Blankenship will cover the territory of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. “Garrett is a hard worker and did a great job growing the line while increasing our brand exposure,” said Rich Corvalan, VP of sales at Charles River, a Top 40 distributor. “He’s developed a great understanding of the Charles River brand and we’re excited to see him do the same in his new territory.”

Geiger (asi/202900) SVP and CIO Dale Denham has been recognized by Constellation Research in its 2021 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe.

HanesBrands (asi/59528) announced that its CEO Gerald W. Evans Jr. has been recognized as a most-admired CEO in the Piedmont Triad, NC, region with a 2020 C-Suite Award from the Triad Business Journal.

Vantage Apparel (asi/93390) announced its integration with Order My Gear, an industry provider of e-commerce stores for selling branded and personalized apparel. Through this integration, customers will not only have access to Vantage’s fashion-forward merchandise, but also have live inventory feeds.

Cap America Inc. (asi/43792) has promoted Danni Hamby to assistant purchasing manager. “We are all proud of the level of expertise Danni has achieved over the course of her career with Cap America,” said Tom Gillespie, vice president of operations. “She brings efficiency and dedication into a part of our organization that has become increasingly demanding with the level of growth we have experienced.”

DiscountMugs.com (asi/181120) has created a small-business assistance program to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Six diverse businesses were selected in South Florida and awarded a combined $12,000 in customized promotional items.

HPG (asi/61966) is hosting a free, three-part live virtual event called “Peace Amongst the Chaos” for all industry professionals. This Virtual Meditation Program can help promo products professionals learn how to experience inner peace and calm in their lives as Charley Johnson & Alex Morin of HPG Brands teach the industry different meditation techniques and the mechanics behind how each work. Register here: https://hpgbrands.com/peace/

IMAGEN Brands, parent company of Crown Products (asi/47700) and Vitronic (asi/93990), has announced the introduction of its newly designed website: imagenbrands.com.

Custom Logos (asi/173183) is celebrating 31 years in business by inviting fellow promo firms to submit a charity of their choice to receive a donation. Six entries will receive a $100 donation and one entry will receive a $2,500 donation. To apply, you must email Custom Logos with “Happy Anniversary” in the subject line. A winner will be announced on August 15.

HanesBrands (asi/59528) encourages Americans to wear face masks as the company donates 1 million masks to those experiencing homelessness.

Industry veterans Roni Wright, vice president of The Book Company (asi/41010), and Kippie Helzel, senior vice president of sales at CPS/Keystone (asi/43051), have launched a video podcast titled “Remarkable People: Three Questions and Lively Conversation” for the promotional products industry. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3f11DrW

Overture Promotions (asi/288473), a Top 40 distributor, was named to the 13th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, as presented by the Women Presidents’ Organization and American Express. Overture ranked 38.

Showpony, an Augusta, GA-based promo firm, has raised over $220,000 for local bars and restaurants through its “We Give a Shirt” campaign.

StrombergBrand Umbrellas (asi/89955) welcomes two new multi-line sales rep groups: Dave Mattson of DJM Sales Inc. will cover CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT, and Kent Getsee and Paul Rizzo of Preferred Lines Marketing will cover IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD and WI.

AIA Corporation (asi/109480) is going virtual this year as the company recently announced that its annual National Sales Meeting will take place online from Sept. 14-17.

Fully Promoted (asi/384000) has announced the launch of its upgraded website to meet customer demand: fullypromoted.com

Rewards and incentives company Rymax, parent company of Brainstorm Logistics (asi/41515), has entered into 13 new brand partnerships. Among the products that Rymax now offers to the incentives market are home fitness equipment from Echelon, patio furniture and fire pits from Well Traveled Living and environmentally friendly food storage items from Lock & Lock.

SanMar (asi/84863) has released its New Newer Newest catalog, which features the addition of Cotopaxi bags to its product assortment.