Briefly

Manufacturers' reps Bernard Weisman, Royal Sales, Brooklyn, NY, and Peter Matloff, PMGP, Plantation, FL, joined the United Association Manufacturers' Representatives board of advisors.

George Little Management appointed Vyktoria Chen to senior marketing manager for the California Market Center, Los Angeles, and promoted Mary Rizzo to GLM programs and events manager.

Steve Crowder was named president and chief executive of Decorize Inc. of Springfield, MO. Founder and former CEO Jim Parsons moves to product development for the company.

Enesco, Itasca, IL, signed a three-year license agreement with MGA Entertainment Inc. to develop seasonal giftware based on Bratz, the Girls With a Passion for Fashion

Los Angeles mayor James Hahn presented Gerry Seibel, v.p. and general manager of the L.A. Mart, with the L.A. Minority Enterprise Development Week Award and Certificate of Commendation for his support of minority-owned businesses.

Tender Heart Treasures, Omaha, NE, changed its corporate name to THT Designs. The company will continue to market its "Tender Heart Treasures," "A Special Place", and "Infusion" product lines.

Sales rep veteran Ken Prendergast formed Prendergast Inc. to cover Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. His firm is located in the Kansas City Gift Mart.

The Greeting Card Association, Washington, DC, appointed Valerie Cooper to executive vice president. She served as the organization's executive director in 2003.

The online marketplace eBay launched its Exclusives Program, a pilot program offering collectibles product from Goebel, Enesco, Disney, and Fenton Art Glass.