APA Open Community

APA is excited to welcome 19 new members to our community who have recently joined for the first time!

• Just One More Project LLC - Affiliate, Lakeway, TX
• Southern Maryland Trophy & Plaques - Retailer, Marbury, MD
• Rising Star Embroidery - Retailer, Rio Communities, NM
• Shirley Godfrey - Retailer, Albuquerque, NM
• The Country Porch Swing - Retailer, Bucyrus, KS
• Shenzhen Henghao Laser Technology Co Ltd - Supplier, Shenzhen Guangdone Province, China
• Coastal Chaos Co - Retailer, Camden, SC
• Creative Awards USA - Retailer, Salt Lake City, UT
• Graphics Etc LLC - Retailer, McComb, MS
• Lensdigital - Supplier, Old Bridge, NJ
• Olive Tree - Retailer, Overland Park, KS
• Acriart Inc - Supplier, Saint-Martin, QC
• Whipitup Engraving Studio - Retailer, Statesboro, GA
• Trinity Designs LLC - Retailer, Woodville, WI
• Big Mountain Designs - Retailer, Loganton, PA
• Miller Custom Engraving - Retailer, Manitou Beach, MI
• Safety Speed Mfg - Supplier, Ham Lake, MN
• M and M Designs, LLC - Retailer, Berryville, VA
• Lumaprousa - Affiliate, Las Vegas, NV

Drop a friendly message in the comments to say hello and share something helpful!
What's one resource, tool, or piece of advice you wish you had when you first joined APA? Maybe it's your go-to member benefit, or a favorite part of the APA Expo. Your insights can make a big difference for someone just starting out!

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APA Administrator
info@personalizationpros.org
847.375.4800
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Welcome to all of the new affiliate, retailer and supplier members!!! I hope to see you at the APA Expo in Las Vegas 2/24-2/27/2026. 

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any APA questions too. 

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Debbie Susdorf
Netsoft Studio, LLC
Director of Sales & Marketing
Carlsbad CA
775.996.1343
dsusdorf@bizwiziq.com
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🌟 Welcome to APA!

My name is Michael Montecalvo, CRM, President of Lamont Awards & Apparel, located in Spencerport, a small town in upstate New York.

We've proudly been members of APA for over 45 years, and I was honored to be the first Certified Recognition Master (CRM) in New York State. Much of our company's growth and success has come from the education and resources APA provides. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the seminars-especially the hands-on sessions offered at the Las Vegas International Show.

If you ever have questions that aren't answered through the Forum, I'd be glad to share my thoughts and experiences.

Our company has found great success in sublimation printing, producing work on a wide variety of substrates with both traditional and oversized presses.
As you begin this journey, remember:

•     This is a lifelong business.
•     Profitability is essential-stay aggressive with your marketing.
•     Keep up with technology and industry trends.
•     Always act with ethics and integrity.
•     And never forget-your family's support is what makes this possible.
I wish you the very best of luck and great success in your business!

Respectfully,
Michael Montecalvo, CRM
President, Lamont Awards & Apparel

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Michael Montecalvo CRM
Lamont Awards & Apparel
Spencerport NY
585.352.0640
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