Feb
19
President’s Day Gift
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Recently returned from Operation Enduring Freedom, Jeff Vaughn, a Flight Engineer with the Air National Guard, presented Kerry McCoy, President of Arkansas’ Flagandbanner.com, with a gift in honor of her business this President’s Day. Before Jeff Vaughn went overseas, Mrs. McCoy gave him an American flag in honor of his service. MSGT Vaughn and his crew went over seas from July to September of 2006. With them, they carried this American flag on a C-130 aircraft during 25 combat missions in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. These missions included combat drop offs, combat air drops, aero medical evacuations, DV support, prisoner transfers, and humanitarian airlift.
Upon return from overseas, MSGT Vaughn designed a certificate for Arkansas’ Flagandbanner.com. His crew of six men and women signed the certificate and placed it with the flag in his hand-made display case for Arkansas’ Flagandbanner.com. When asked why he went through all the trouble to make this gift for Kerry McCoy’s business he said, “I just wanted to show our appreciation of what your company does by promoting patriotism and support for our men and women at war. It’s not a service that we do; it’s a way of life.”
You can come and see Jeff Vaughn’s honorable gift at our historical building in downtown Little Rock at 800 west 9th Street. We are so honored to receive this gift, and thank him so much for all that he has done for our country. We also thank all the men and women who are currently overseas. It is guys like him that make us proud of what we do.
Feb
22
Arkansas Business presents finalists for its 2004 Arkansas Business of the Year Awards, which honors businesses, nonprofits and executives in Arkansas. Arkansas Flag and Banner, a manufacturer of custom banners and flags in Little Rock, Arkansas has been named as a finalist for the 2004 Arkansas Business of the Year Award presented by Arkansas Business Magazine.
May
21
FlagAndBanner.com Awarded First Arkansas Flag Flown Over Baghdad International Airport
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Two troops presented the memorable flag with an accompanying American flag and plaque to honor FlagAndBanner for it’s support of America’s war on terrorism. The plaque reads “This is to certify that the accompanying American and Arkansas State flags were flown aboard aircraft 63-7857, MSN #GMJJ31832101 at Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq 11 Apr 2003. These flags are presented to Arkansas Flag & Banner by the forces deployed to Support America’s war on terrorism during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.” The plaque is signed by Timothy L. Hale, Colonel, USAF Commander, 486th Expeditionary Operations Group.
Apr
15
“Artful installation of these 18 x 52-ft., large-format mesh banners solved installation problems. Printed with a VETEk 2360 digital printer, the banners could be hung only at the top and bottom because no holes could be drilled into the museum’s walls. Webbing, cables and custom-welded hooks counter the force of strong Dallas winds (Signs of the Times. April 2003. p 77).”
Apr
22
2001 Commercial Sign Design Contest
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Flagandbanner.com receives First Place Award in the banners division of the 2001 Commercial Sign Design Contest. Sponsored by ST Media Group International which publishes Signs of the Times magazine. The award was presented to Arkansas Flag and Banner’s salesperson Kathleen King for the Living Dallas Style banner submitted as an entry.
Oct
4
Outstanding Achievement Award
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Flag and Banner is receives the Outstanding Achievement Award in the Banners and Flags Exhibition Category. Sponsored by the Industrial Fabrics Association International a not-for-profit trade association whose 2,000 member companies represent the international specialty fabrics marketplace. International Achievement Awards have recognized design, technological innovation and excellence in the specialty fabrics industry. The projects created by the industry continue to grow in scope as applications for specialty fabrics advance. Thank you for thinking we’re great at what we do!
Feb
17
ADDY Awards
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The American Advertising ADDY® Awards recognize excellence in advertising and promote the highest creative standards in the advertising industry. Each year, the Arkansas Advertising Federation conducts the ADDY® competition and honors award-winning work by Arkansas agencies and organizations at the annual ADDY® Awards Show. Winners in the Arkansas competition may move on to compete at the district and then the national level.
Arkansas Flag & Banner receives the Bronze Award of Merit for Aristotle Internet Access to Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com.
Feb
4
Arkansas Business presents finalists for its 1996 Arkansas Business of the Year Awards, which honors businesses, nonprofits and executives in Arkansas. Arkansas Flag and Banner, a manufacturer of custom banners and flags in Little Rock, Arkansas has been named as a finalist for the 1996 Arkansas Business of the Year Award presented by Arkansas Business Magazine. Arkansas Business Magazine considered Flag and Banner’s strategic future expansion ventures into internet marketing as a sign of their solid corporate balance.
Jun
14
Blue Chip Enterprise Award
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The Blue Chip company, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Nation’s Business magazine, co-sponsors the Blue Chip Enterprise Award. It is designed to recognize the challenges and rewards of small businesses that have overcome obstacles to emerge stronger. ProTrans International is proud to be an Indiana winner.
A significant difference between the Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative and other award programs is that this program is not just a recognition program, but a true resource. John Palamar, Jr., National Director for The Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative, said that most businesses have a “blue chip” story. “Any small business that has grown and prospered has their own story. Small business is tough and most people just can’t imagine the challenges,” he said.
With today’s competitive marketplace, small businesses can learn from the challenges and perseverance of others. The Blue Chip program provides access to other companies’ stories including their strategies, ideas, and resources. Frank Sena, Vice President, Mass Mutual Financial Group, said, “Small businesses are the heart and soul of the American economy. The Blue Chip Enterprise AwardSM program was established to honor the men and women who best exemplify the perseverance and steady pursuit of excellence required to stand out in the crowd.”
Applicants were judged by an independent panel based on the story provided in the application. Each Blue Chip applicant explained the business’ story in essay form and was judged based on the challenges and successful solutions of the company.
Winners were recognized during a regional awards ceremony in Memphis, Tennessee.
