MAULDIN, S.C.—Aprons Etc. celebrates its 25th anniversary serving as an industry advertising-specialty manufacturer and import supplier of corporate logo promotional products, including: aprons, smocks, vests, bandannas, disposable accessories and fleeceⁱ blankets.

SHARON, Mass.—Charles River Apparel will partner with Circle of Hope to aid the Haiti relief efforts. Circle of Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people in need. It currently houses two individual philanthropic programs: The Greater Boston Community Exchange and the International Medical Team. Circle of Hope’s International Medical Team is preparing to send members to Haiti to provide medical support, and Charles River comes to its aid by allowing it to use the company’s warehouse space as a staging/storage area.

Scott E. Siegel, MAS, president of R.S. Owens & Company (Chicago) has been named chairman of the PPAI board. In addition to his board leadership responsibilities, Siegel works with fellow PPAI board of directors as well as PPAI committees, advisory councils and staff to fulfill the strategic goals of the association.

FORT WORTH, Texas—The NBM Show is coming to Fort Worth, Texas, May 6–8, bringing cutting-edge technology and the newest products for the awards, engraving, apparel decorating, sign making and digital printing industries.