Follow up on Trade Show:
Registration is closed.
However if you didn't register,
you can bring the invitation provided on my websites .
I will add more information tommorow.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.

By invitation only Arizona Promotional Product Association (AZPPA) Trade Show coming to Mesa, Arizona Mesa Convention Center September 2, 2009. If you don't have a Promotional Product Distributor that is a member of AZPPA or you are a client of my company. I would love to have you as my guest.

Want more information Go to my websites

http://www.promolady.com/

or

http://www.diamondbackpromotions.com/

Click on the Trade Show Button & call or email me & I will register you & your guest.

There is also a link including in the Invitation. However I do need to know who has register and what Company or organization to approve my guest list with AZPPA.

Will talk more about the Show & who should go in a future Blogs.

Where did July Go? Updating my Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin profiles and realized it's been a almost a month since I last wrote in my blog. Do you have a business then register for July's $1000 in free Promotional Products on my website http://www.diamondbackpromotions.com/

Introducing a new product Stainless Steel Water Bottle with a denim look. This would be great new item for fall to showcase your LOGO.

The denim is imprinted on the bottle and your logo would go on top of the denim look. This is one of my favorite suppliers, the quality of their products is excellent!

This is a great item for our environment. It's reusable!

This is a great time to order sweatshirts and Hanes products will be on sale in August.

Again don't forget to enter the $1000 drawing.

I've been in the promotional products sales since 1988. Got questions email or call me.

Also check out my new site http://www.promolady.com. Ask Promolady

( that would be Me ) what items to use for your next trade show, employee awards, golf tournament & more. I'm sure my friends in Seattle would agree lets get summer over & have some cooler days.

To: All My Friends, Clients and Vendors
and
the Ipromoteu Staff
and
Since this is a Blog
also to the people I have yet to meet

Lot's of changes in our world in the last year.
As I woke up this morning to the news on the radio !!!
( Lot's of towns have canceled their fireworks for the 4Th )
A Tradition in USA since 1700's!
That has always been one of my favorite parts of the day.
I know the 4Th is not just about fireworks.
We have lost a lot more this year. The list would be too long for this Blog.

I hope that we all consider how we can change our country
back to the original intent of the founders. If each person
made a decision to return to the values and elected the people who do have integrity & moral values and dump the politicians who have no moral or ethical values; that would be a great start.

If each of us let people know we care about them & we began to listen instead of focusing on our thoughts ( I know I'm guilty on this one)

My prayers go out to the military people who are protecting our country, for the freedoms that we enjoy.
Celebrate the 4Th and then let's make this a better world!

Announcing that promolady.com (Linda Martin) finally has her own website.
Why the new site?
To provide a more client friendly environment.
This site is still under construction so visit often to see what's new!
Also let me know if you would like to receive my Newsletter.
Diamondbackpromotions.com is my main website and remember
to register there for $1000.00 drawing
( The Promotional Products Answer to a "Bailout")
Summer has arrived and it is time to look to Holiday Planning.
The promotional product business has changed,
our suppliers are no longer stocking as much inventory
and have discontinued some items.
I would suggest that to insure that the product is available &
in stock that you may choose to order early.

Arizona Promotional Products Association
Fall Trade Show is September 2,2009.
This is the place to SEE, Touch, and request samples and plan your 2010 purchases.

Call Linda at 602-454-2727 to register as her guest.

Have A Happy 4th of July!

The world we live in is changing. I have personally wanted to keep up with all that is happening.

That, I have discovered was and is impossible.


The last 3 months have gone by as fast as the changes. Our President today was telling other countries that we Americans need to change and they also need to have a change in attitude. As I watch our President in his presentations, He is selling all the time, and his audiences are as diverse as his presentation.


He is always on message! Yes we can ! and the need for Change!


I've been in Promotional Products sales for 20 + years. Not only is our world changing, so is the


Industry I'm involved in.


As our President presented the Queen a iPod ( something she already had),
My brain went into action ( I didn't) My thoughts were that as Promotional Products Consultant to the Our President, I would have done the research & developed a gift that there was
NO WAY even the Queen would have this Gift.

Promotional Products does not have to be a item that anyone can go out & buy retail, It can be a
unique gift that is from some of the fine crafts or artist community. Also, the Promotional Products vendors that produce the products for our clients have some incredible talent and can make almost anything.

A Unique GIFT
I think back to a time when I had a client request Engraved Silver Bars. I ended up going to a place that sold Gold & Silver & then took them to a engraver for personalization.


I decided in January that this Blog would be about Promotional Products and Creative Solutions using our Products.

I have a passion for the Economy & Politics and I'm sure from time to time, I will not be on the message of Promotional Products.


Today My Heart & My Prayers are with the families that lost a loved one in Binghamton, NY shootings & the families of the fallen Police Officers in Pittsburgh, PA.

I would like to encourage each of us to pray for the Nations, our President and our local Leaders.

The World will not recovery overnight & everyone needs to search their heart & look outside of their small world to make a difference in the World they can touch & reach.

Holiday Corporate Gifts
Elections is over as Georgia Votes today for a senator.
Our new President Elect Obama, is a man who is taking actions to be ready
on day 1.
Our Holiday Gift to our new president needs to be prayer
as he has a lot of things to face and they will all be there when he takes the oath
and gets the telephone he hopes he never has to use!

"Bail Outs" seems to be something everyone wants.
Well I can't give you a financial bail out.
However, I can save you money and on those Holiday Gifts.
Some items can ship within 24 hours and also you can talk to me or email me if you have questions. I have rescued a lot of clients on last minute projects in the past 20 years.
As a promotional products consultant we provide food gifts, crystal, electronics, pet gifts,holiday cards, and calendars. On some items the minimum is 1 item and on other items like coffee cups
the preferred minimum is 144 customized. check out my website for 300,000 + items http://www.diamondbackpromotions.com

Don't Listen to the Media It is Not Over! GO VOTE

This Election is not just about The Presidential Election.
There are state & local candidates. ( Change needs to happen
we can not settle for the same, Our Great Country is on the
verge of becoming a Socialist Country.) YOUR VOTE COUNTS!

This has been a Media Campaign. More Information is Available to
us than at any other time in our history.
If you don't know the platforms & values of the candidates
go to websites that can provide information.
One such Arizona website is
http://www.votesmartaz.org/

Ratings Arizona Judges
http://azjudgesreview.blogspot.com/

Check out the Platforms of both McCain & Obama
http://www.johnmccain.com/

http://www.barakobama.com/

Let's use our Brains! VOTE! VOTE SMART, Because We Are SMART!

Bail Out Bill Passed

Congress just Passed the 700 Billion Dollar Rescue Bill!

Hopefully this will be the beginning of a recovery for our Nations Financial Institutions

John McCain made the right decision for his V P
It is our turn to make the RIGHT decision on November 4th !
I believe John & Sarah are who we need to shake this Country out of a
big mess of corporate & personal greed & way too much government.
America had the chance to see a Lady who could be a President from Day1.
Sarah takes the Government Elite Speak & turns it into what the outsider
can understand.
Thank you John McCain for having the Guts to do the Right Thing!

Wall Street and the " Rescue Act" will be the topic of the day.

V P Debate
Tonight we have the opportunity to see a debate between our V P candidates.

Here is the link to the government Bill that goes up to vote on Friday

http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8206&p_created=&p_sid=&p_lva=7230&p_sp=&p_li=&p_topview=1

Once on that site click & read the paragraph under title Answer
click on the words Similar Measure this will take to you to the link where
all the info on the bill is. Lots of info!

They have placed a ton of extra unrelated stuff in this bill.

Do I like it! NO! ( My Opinion Only) Do we need for Congress to pass it! Unfortunately that answer is Yes!

If they make more modifications, more stuff would probably be added.

Bail Out Bill Defeated Are There Alternatives Solutions

What is Mark To Marketing accounting that is used in Wall Street & could suspending this
rule for a few weeks bring relief to America's Banking, Mortgage & Wall Street problems.
I admit I have heard this term thrown out for the last few days on the various cable network shows.
I decided to Google the term & here's one link that is a definition.

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/mark-to-market.html

I admit that accounting isn't my favorite part of running a business, however it is necessary
part. I do Believe there are a lot of very knowledgeable & Smart people who have creative solutions to our current financial problems. It is time we the people become a part of the solution & not whine about the state of our economy.

Upcoming Debates

Here's the site where you can ask a question of the Candidates
at a upcoming debate.
The link below is the Offical Debate's "my space"

http://www.myspace.com/mydebates

700 Billion Financial BAIL OUT

Update here's the link for the Draft that our Congress will vote on tomorrow on the Wall Street
Debacle!

http://financialservices.house.gov/

I recommend checking out the link and at least scanning the summary.

Contact your congress & senate people & let them know what you think.
It is time that we act & help to reform our government. WE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Mike Huckabee's new talk show! Awesome ! Finally ! This was great for the first program.
You've got me in your audience. Thank you Fox News Cable!

My view on tonight's debate. This is the year that as Americans we need to NOT close our eyes and see which candidates name we select. It is time to WAKE UP America, not use the excuse that you don't know anything about Politics or the people who are running to be Our Next President or that you don't make a difference. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Tonight's debate will more than likely will not change a lot of our minds on who we should or shouldn't vote for, but for the person who has not followed the election & tuned in or attended a "Debate Party" could likely begin to see these candidates and want to know more about who they are & if their values line up with theirs.

The Internet has a plethora of information & those who don't have computers more than likely
have either TVs, radios, newspapers & more media than any election in our country's history.

Last weekend after the week of The Stock Markets wild roller coaster ride & the announcement that we have serious economic problems & that we as taxpayers need to "Bail Out" the Banks. This week most people seemed to not even be AWARE that we have serious economic issues. I certainly don't have the answer to this. However, I don't think the CEO's need Golden Parachute payouts out of our pockets.

I do know that in Arizona we have had our challenges this summer with high gas prices, falling property values, & real estate & mortgage problems & most businesses having issues related to the economy to contend with.
It is time as Americans that we become AWARE of Our World & take responsibilities that
were given to us by our Country's founding fathers .
I challenge each of us to Get Our Heads Out of the Sand & Gain the Knowledge to make informed decisions, not just on politics but on contacting the people who represent us in Washington. They are not just making a 4 year decision. This weeks decisions will have
decisions on most of us for generations.
I urge each of you to pray & vote
and let your elected officials know how you feel about the Bail Out!

Tired of looking at the Computer Images for Promotional Products.
If you are in Arizona on September 10, 2008.
Score an INVITATION to a trade show where you can see & touch the latest in Products.
This is an INVITATION ONLY SHOW.
If you don't have a local distributor company that you are buying from &
would like to attend this show.
Contact me : Linda Martin, CAS
Visit my website & enter the drawing for $1000 in free promotional products.
In the section "Tell us about your next promotion " ask that I email or call you.
http://www.diamondbackpromotions.com/
more about the EXPO later .......