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PPAI EXPO & GREATER PHILLY SPORTSMEN’S EXPO
Starting off a new year with prominent tradeshow appearances is pivotal for any brand decorator, especially with new branding to introduce. Penn Emblem started 2020 showing off their new look with one of the biggest and most well-known promotional product tradeshows in the industry, the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. Alongside many big brands, Penn Emblem exhibited stand out products such as the NAUMD Award Winning, PennFlex™, as well as an up and coming product to watch for – 3D Silicone. A live demo of hat decoration was done at the show along with decorated bag giveaways and brand new…
Boston Strong
This past weekend I watched the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. It is a 10-mile run right through the center of the city. My son and his fiancée were running in it for the first time. It was a beautiful day for a run – clear skies and cool weather. Thousands of people lined the…
It Never Ends
Last week my wife and I watched our younger son graduate from Virginia Tech. There were thousands of graduates receiving all types of degrees – bachelors, masters, and doctorates. For years the graduates spent countless hours going to class, studying in the library, writing papers, making presentations and taking exams so that they could reach…
Leap of Faith
I sat through a training class the other week that dealt with implementing change and the challenges associated with it. Let me state for the record – I am pro change. I believe there is a better way to do things. Our job is to find that better way and implement it. I know it…
85 Summers
There are a few recurring themes in books and in movies. There’s the girl marries the prince story. There’s good triumphing over evil. There’s someone overcoming personal adversity. You get the idea. We’ve all heard a “life is too short” story. The story comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but the moral…
Pride Providers
Several months ago in a Penn Emblem management training session, the moderator asked us a simple question… “What do you do?” Several answers were offered, most taken from our various company mission statements. After our answers – all good ones – she paused and offered, “You sell Pride.” At the time, I was annoyed that…
I Am Thankful
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Menus have been prepared. Turkeys have been purchased. Pies have been baked. Travel plans have been made. With all the excitement surrounding the holiday it is always a special time of year to reflect on what you are thankful for. Fortunately I am thankful for so many things.…
Great Expectations
January is coming to a close and many of us have already broken our New Year’s resolutions. Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. I don’t know how many resolutions are made each year or how many resolutions are broken by year’s end. I guess Google could provide me with the answers…