Logomark (PPAI 110898, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 14 supplier, has brought on Eric Veres as regional representative for the northeast territory and Salina Brill as marketing manager.

• A New Jersey native, Veres’ territory includes Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont.
• He began his career at Vantage Apparel, followed by stints at Victorinox/Swiss Army Brands, Moleskine U.S., and A.T. Cross. After six years running his own business specializing in medical apparel, shoes and accessories, he was drawn to Logomark to re-enter the promo industry.
• Brill will lead Logomark’s marketing department drawing on 19 years of industry experience with several top suppliers. She joins Logomark at a pivotal time, as the company continues to expand its portfolio of brands and strengthen its market presence.

After nearly a decade-long absence in the European promo industry, 3M Promotional Markets (PPAI 113638, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 13 supplier, is teaming up with CCA Occasions to re-introduce Post-it Custom Printed Products to the UK and EU markets.

• CCA Occasions is a UK-based 120-year-old print personalization company. Its expertise in high-quality paper goods and connection with 3M Promotional Markets’ contract printer (Precision Press) will be leveraged to offer a full range of personalized products to distributors and print-on-demand clients.
• Representatives from CCA and 3M will kick off the re-introduction at the PSI show in Düsseldorf, Germany in January.

Orbus University 2025 dates are now set. The annual dealer training program, put on by Orbus (PPAI 428128, Silver), is an in-person, two-day event that teaches distributors how to sell and market the supplier’s wide range of products including portable and modular displays, banner stands, light boxes, fabric structures and custom solutions.

• The program dates are: April 3-4, 2025; June 12-13, 2025; July 31-August 1, 2025; and December 4-5, 2025.
• Orbus University takes place at Orbus Visual Communications Group headquarters in Woodridge, Illinois, and features a combination of classroom style and hands-on courses for employees in any role in an organization.
• Visitors will also tour Orbus’ 350,000 square-foot facility and will get first-hand experience with a variety of visual communication products, including instructions on assembly and showcases. Contact Kate Kincaid kate@orbus.com for registration information or visit Orbus Dealer Training to register online.

PromoKitchen (PPAI 652237, Standard Base) has opened ticket sales for its 2025 PK Mixer planned for Monday, January 13 at 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, just ahead of The PPAI Expo 2025.

• Along with drinks, appetizers and networking, participants can decorate one side of their own tote bag at the Stahls Creation Station. The other side of the bag will feature this year’s winning design.
• Those with VIP tickets ($20) get to skip the line; general admission tickets are free. Click here for tickets.