American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) raised $500 for the Pope County Veterans Services in Glenwood, MN, through an online fundraiser. The money raised will be used toward rides for vets to get to their appointments. 

Proforma (asi/300094) hosted more than 125 community leaders and volunteers for Lamplighters’ Annual Kickoff Luncheon to benefit the homeless of Tampa Bay, FL. “It was a privilege to host Lamplighters annual kick-off luncheon,” stated Vera Muzzillo, Proforma’s CEO. “The work that this amazing organization accomplishes is an inspiration to all of Tampa Bay, and Proforma is honored to contribute to this very worthy cause.”

Storm Creek (asi/89879) has announced its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). 

SnugZ USA (asi/88060) has accepted the ElevateHER Corporate Challenge, in which companies pledge to elevate the stature of women’s leadership. SnugZ has selected goals to increase the retention rate of women at all levels of the company and monitor pay by gender while closing the identified gaps. Currently, SnugZ is 65% female and 60% of the leadership roles are filled by women, including the C level team of which is 60% female. 

Koozie Group (asi/40480) has donated 100 Dell and HP laptop computers to A New Direction for Women and Men Inc., a residential facility for drug and alcohol recovery in St. Petersburg, FL.

Maple Ridge Farms (asi/68680) presented “The Taste of Excellence,” a virtual chocolate tasting event, to distributors on October 7. “We wanted to create an unforgettable and epic chocolate tasting event where we could amplify the flavor and quality that you receive when you partner with Maple Ridge Farms,” said Jodie Schillinger, executive vice president of Maple Ridge Farms. 

Storm Creek (asi/89879) welcomes Nathan Shadick as an inside sales/account manager and Nicole Hagerty as an order management/data specialist.  

The Foundation for SAAC (Specialty Advertising Association of California) will present the 2021 Jim Buescher Memorial Golf Tournament on Oct. 20 at the Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, CA. Register here. 

Sportsman Cap & Bag (asi/88877) has expanded its USA-made knit selection from Cap America (asi/43792). The now 14-knit collection includes an array of solids, stripes, camos and unique patterns in a variety of colors.  

Top 40 distributor American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) welcomes industry veteran Craig Sahli as a sales associate. “Craig came on board after attending a Discover American session and has hit the ground running ever since,” said Justin Zavadil, president of ASB. “His desire to improve the work of those around him and his knowledge of the industry makes him a true asset to American.” 

The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) held three indoor shows over the past month featuring panels, networking sessions and raffles.  

Atlantis Headwear (asi/37380) has made a commitment that its whole collection, by 2025, will be produced within a sustainable mindset, using certified materials and production processes with a lower impact on the environment.

Universal Unilink (asi/526000) has announced it will be sending sample boxes consisting of 20 products from 17 different suppliers to all distributor members in good standing. The company says it’s an opportunity to showcase products with deep inventory or products geared toward the holiday season.

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) has raised $500 for local kindergarten classes in Glenwood, MN. Every September, ASB’s internal stewardship committee holds raffles for the school and distributes to the areas with the greatest need. This year, the school counselor indicated that each kindergarten family is asked to pay $30 to help cover snacks for the year. The funds raised and donated by ASB will help cover the costs and alleviate some of the financial burden local families are facing. 

Logomark (asi/67866) has launched its newest addition to the company’s Virtual Design Center platform: Holiday Experience, which provides a festive environment that showcases Logomark’s newest products, as well as brands and seasonal gift favorites.

Reciprocity Road, an alliance of 10 distributors across the U.S and Canada, recently completed its first Road Rally sales event in Scottsdale, AZ. Over 120 professionals spent three days networking and attending presentations by 26 preferred vendors via in-suite meetings. Additionally, a virtual presentation was included for those who were not able to attend. 

Stahls’ (asi/88984) has announced that Garston Sign Supplies has been appointed at its new master distributor for the Northeast.  

The Magnet Group (asi/68507) welcomes 21-year industry veteran Lori Bolton as regional sales manager – West, covering CA, WA, NV, CO, OR, AZ and HI. “Hiring Lori to cover the West was a no-brainer,” said Dave Glaser, vice president of field sales for The Magnet Group. “She has everything an elite company like The Magnet Group looks for and we know she will represent us among the highest levels in our industry.” 

The Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MiPPA) has named Regina Harrington, central regional sales manager at Tekweld (asi/90807), the recipient of the 2021 Great Lakes Supplier Rep of the Year Award. MiPPA has also announced that John Andersen, territory sales manager – Great Lakes for Showdown Displays (asi/87188), will be this year’s inductee into the organization’s hall of fame.