Subscribe & Get Our Latest Blog Posts
New York State Bans Packing Peanuts & EPS Loose Fill
Foam Free NY, a New York State initiative banning expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers and loose fill packaging, will take effect on January 1, 2022. According to https://on.ny.gov/FoamFreeNY, all "packing peanuts or other void-filling, loose fill packing...
The 2021 Visionary Summit Update
AMBC was looking forward to sponsoring and attending The 2021 Visionary Summit this October in St. Louis. However, after it was announced that Retail Shippers Expo would take place in Dallas on the weekend before the scheduled summit, the AMBC board and staff felt it...
AMBC Certified Professional Packing Course: Saturday, April 24th
Dear AMBC Members, Our April 24th online certified packing class is filling up fast, but there are still a few spots available! AMBC Certified Professional Packing Course Taught Live on Zoom Saturday, April 24th 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT This five-hour course will...
FedEx Money-Back Guarantee Update
Dear AMBC Members, FedEx has shared an update regarding their money-back guarantees: April 9th, 2021 Due to the impact of COVID-19, we suspended our money-back guarantee for all FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground®, FedEx Freight® and FedEx Office® services worldwide...
AMBC Certified Professional Packing Course via Zoom – Saturday, March 27th
Dear AMBC Members, You’ve asked for it and we’re making it happen! AMBC will be teaching its newly revamped certified professional packing course via Zoom on Saturday, March 27th, from 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. EDT. In the past, AMBC has offered its certified courses...
Help! I need somebody.
Help! I need somebody. by Norman Froscher Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Help! I don’t know that the Beatles wrote their song “Help!” with a small business owner in mind, but the lyrics definitely feel spot on sometimes....
Gratitude Journal Helps Island Ship Center Team Count Their Blessings
Gratitude Journal Helps Island Ship Center Team Count Their Blessings by Larry Austin The entire team at the Island Ship Center on Grand Island is enjoying a new year’s gift from company owners Seema and Fahim Mojawalla: gratitude journals. Called "Okay, Fine. I'm...
A New Vision
A New Vision by Marty Johnson The year that turned the world upside down has finally—finally—come to an end. And we’re all completely spent. Exhausted. Confused. Broken down. 2020 was touted by many as “the year of perfect vision.” As the year began, we had such hope...
AMBC’s Newest Board Members
In a membership-wide election earlier this year, two exceptional AMBC Members who had been nominated to serve on the AMBC volunteer board of directors were elected by their peers. Please join us in congratulating Mary Bray and Crysta Reeves on their election to the...
Pandemic Pivot
Pandemic Pivot by Norman Froscher There’s no doubt that 2020 has thrown the entire world a major curveball. COVID-19 has impacted us all in varying degrees, some of which are still being discovered even as we are halfway through the year. The last few months have had...
In Service to You: Being a Board Member
In Service to You: Being a Board Member by Steve Dick A little over two years ago, I was approached about serving on the board of directors for AMBC. I was caught totally by surprise and had many mixed feelings. I was proud that I would even be considered, concerned...
AMBC Membership Changes
As AMBC continues to grow, we recognize the importance of bringing as much value to AMBC Members as possible. As a result of feedback we’ve received and thoughtful consideration by the AMBC board of directors and staff, we want to announce some tweaks to how we share...
AMBC Board of Directors Nominations
It's that time again! The AMBC Board of Directors is in need of one or two more AMBC Members to come on board and help steer our organization. As a member-run non-profit organization, AMBC is guided by its member-nominated and member-elected board of directors. Board...
Being Profitable in Unprofitable Times
Being Profitable in Unprofitable Times by Steve Dick I’ll admit, this is the last topic I ever thought I was going to be writing about. Normally, I’m explaining various facets of the printing world, and how to squeeze every dime out of your printing capabilities. Now,...
Honorary Lifetime Member – Bob Krause
AMBC is very excited to announce we have given Bob Krause Honorary AMBC Lifetime Member status. Anyone who has been in the industry for a while, and especially who is/was a CMRA, knows Bob. He owned the Mail Depot, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA for 35 years! In that...
Anytime Mailbox: Gold AMBC Trusted Supplier
AMBC is excited to announce Anytime Mailbox as their newest Gold AMBC Trusted Supplier. “We love AMBC’s proactive approach to supporting the retail shipping industry and we are excited to increase our partnership and commitment with AMBC and its membership” -- Matt...
Meet Brad Risch, AMBC Operations Executive
The team at AMBC is thrilled to announce our newest staff member, Brad Risch. Brad has graciously accepted the position of AMBC Operations Executive. He’ll be serving as the non-profit’s liaison and point of contact for AMBC Members, AMBC Trusted Suppliers,...
DHL: Covid-19 UPDATE (03-26-2020)
A message from DHL: Dear Valued Customer, In the face of the challenges posed by the current global COVID-19 situation, DHL Express is working to maintain a reliable delivery service for you and your customers. As mentioned in our previous message, we are currently...
We Are Essential Businesses
Dear AMBC Members, Many of you have asked recently whether you should stay open, modify hours, or close completely during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting local, county, or state-wide stay-at-home orders being enacted. While we can't make this very important, tough...
Be a Thriver
The outbreak of COVID-19 has knocked us all for a loop. It seems like every day we hear of something else that’s being affected. Schools are closing, whole cities and towns are quarantined, states and municipalities are issuing states of emergency, concerts and events...
FedEx: Covid-19 UPDATE (03-17-2020)
An update from FedEx on Covid-19 (03-17-2020): We recognize the trust you place in us when we deliver to your doorstep, shipping dock or place of business. That’s why I want to share an update on the actions we are taking at FedEx to keep you – and our team members –...
You Deserve a Break Today
by Norman Froscher As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we know that we all wear different hats and work long hours to make our stores and operations succeed. Things are continually changing in our industry and the market pressures are only increasing. Often,...
Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: Shipping Medical Supplies to China & Keeping Your Team Safe
Shipping Supplies Overseas: In response to the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, and its spread globally, we are seeing and hearing accounts of many of our AMBC Members offering programs and subsidies for their clients to ship masks, gloves,...
Your 2020 Marketing Plan
by Seema and Fahim Mojawalla 2020 is being hailed as the “Year of Perfect Vision.” What’s your plan for it? When we meet store owners at industry events, we always ask them to make a goal list for the following year, divided into months. Every month, we ask them to...
2020 Vision
by Lisa Blanton and Norman Froscher It’s now 2020 and, as the year implies, it’s time to think about vision. Is your vision 20/20 or are you constantly thinking in hindsight? Are you thinking and acting strategically? Is your vision being impaired by blinders? In this...