Hub Pen Company

On September 17, 2009, a combined Walker-Clay/Hub Pen corporate running team “Write Stuff” participated in the ninth annual Thompson Island 4k Trail Run to benefit the island’s Outward Bound Education Center.

The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced the recipients of its 2009 Scholarships awards, and among the winners is Tammy Thai,

Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., was proud to announce Connor Stearns, the oldest of Hub production manager Bob Stearns' five boys, pulled off a first place finish in the 5K Promotions East Fun Run.

The Irving, Texas, Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced the recipients of $100,000 awarded in college scholarships for 2009.

Hub Pen Company, located in Braintree, Mass., announced Newton Manufacturing Company of Newton, Iowa, honored it as one of the company's top suppliers for 2008.  Newton chooses their top supplier based on many criteria, including product quality, sales volume, timely response to service needs and marketing efforts.

The New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA) of Manchester, N.H. has recognized Hub Pen of Braintree, Mass. with its 2008 Best Customer Service award. The award was presented to Michael Fleming of Hub Pen during NEPPA’s annual Holiday Extravaganza aboard the cruise ship Boston Odyssey. “It was a great evening,” said Fleming. “Our customer service group works so hard all year. It was an opportunity for them to receive some well-deserved applause.”

The New England Promotional Products Association has recognized Hub Pen, Braintree, Mass., with its 2008 Best Customer Service award. The award was presented on December 4, 2008 to Michael Fleming of Hub Pen during NEPPA’s annual holiday extravaganza aboard the cruise ship Boston Odyssey. “It was a great evening,” said Fleming. “Our customer service group works so hard all year. It was an opportunity for them to receive some well-deserved applause.” Hub Pen Company was founded in 1954 in Boston by Frank Fleming, taking its name from the famous Oliver Wendell Holmes quote describing Boston as the “hub of the universe.” Today, Hub

Salt Lake City-based SnugZ USA announced on November 18 it will sponsor a worldwide telethon/webcast to help bring in funds for the production of more inspirational bracelets for the Pay It Forward Foundation. The live broadcast of the “Pay It Forward” webcast can be found on November 18 until midnight CST at http://www.tinyurl.com/PIFbracelets. To make a donation directly the Pay It Forward Foundation cause, visit www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=666147. For more information on the Pay It Forward Foundation, visit www.payitforwardfoundation.org Hub Penned Top Supplier By Kaeser & Blair Quincy, Massachusetts-based Hub Pen Co. announced Kaeser & Blair, a top 20 distributor

Hub Pen Company announced the hiring of Flanagan and Associates for their representatives in the Southeast Region. Tom Flanagan, CAS, will cover Florida and Puerto Rico. Rich Conroy will cover North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Matt Carter will cover Georgia. For more information on Hub Pen, visit www.hubpen.com

As people have probably seen from both this week’s and last’s newsletter, there is no end to the compassion shown by the suppliers and distributors of this industry. With the two tragedies, the earthquake in China and the continuing flooding in the Midwest, came news of devastation that needs no elaboration. What also came was a true outpouring of support. Journalbooks, Norwood, PPAI amd Hub Pen are just a few of the companies and organizations providing support and relief efforts. I hope everyone will consider donating to help make their efforts a success. Below are links to articles from last week’s newsletter.
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