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HEBREW NATIONAL: is teaming up with grill expert Elizabeth Kamel to teach people how to have a successful summer cookout. The two will offer tips, discounts, coupons, prizes and advice as part of a summer promotion. Kosher Crew teams will visit Baltimore, Cincinnati, Phoenix and Tampa, FL, at select events and festivals in July and August to give away prize packages featuring Hebrew National gear and coupons. A sweepstakes kicks off July 14 at www.hebrewnational.com, which offers the chance to daily prizes and a grand prize of a backyard upgrade worth $25,000.

HEELEY’S, INC.: has named Don Carroll, has been named president and CEO. The post took effect May 20. Carroll, who previously was the firm’s senior vice president of marketing, is now charged with executing Heelys’ strategic brand initiative and long-term growth objectives, as well as the company’s day-to-day operations. He joined the company in January filling the marketing post, a new position. Ralph T. Parks, who acted as interim CEO since January, will remain a member of Heelys’ board of directors.