1338Tryon (PPAI 649357, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Portland, Oregon
Top Executive: Heather Comerford
Employees: 9
Website: 1338tryon.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, fair pay, appreciation by management, good communication, recognition and praise, good benefits, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Working at 1338Tryon has been an incredible experience. They genuinely value my growth and opinions, which has made a huge difference in my professional life. From the start, I have been provided with opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
BreakAwayPromo (PPAI 811202, Standard-Base)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Temecula, California
Top Executive: Kimberly Bennetts
Employees: 12
Website: breakawaypromo.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, fair pay, appreciation by management, good communication, recognition and praise, good benefits, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Working for BreakAwayPromo has been a breath of fresh air for me. I feel genuinely valued and appreciated, and the fair compensation reflects the company’s commitment to its employees. The support system is strong, and I’m grateful to work alongside positive, like- minded women.
Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple (PPAI 134589, Standard-Plus)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana
Top Executive: Jan Lorenzano
Employees: 10
Website: bright-ideas.org
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, fair pay, appreciation by management, good communication, confidence in leadership, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Bright Ideas is hands-down the best company I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of in my professional career. The team atmosphere, informed leadership and ability to be flexible while succeeding makes working here an easy “yes” in my book. With Jan as our leader, we are all recognized for a job well done, encouraged to succeed and assistance to help get something done.
Competitive Edge (PPAI 103776, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Saint Joseph, Michigan
Top Executive: Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS
Employees: 23
Website: cepromo.net
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, appreciation by management, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Competitive Edge is giving me everything I would look for in a place to work. Professional leadership is very important to me. You want to work for a company that cares for all their employees, keeps their word and treats them with respect. If issues arise – and they will – they are addressed and dealt with, not brushed away. This keeps morale high and encourages staff to keep working as a team.
City Apparel + Merch (PPAI 242048, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Findlay, Ohio
Top Executive: Andrea Kramer
Employees: 16
Website: cityapparel.net
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Working for City Apparel + Merch has been an amazing experience. It truly feels like being part of a family. Even though we’re a small company, we’re mighty in what we do. Everyone here feels heard and seen, and it’s clear that the well-being of our families is a priority. The flexibility we have is incredible, and our president is simply the best you could ever ask for.
CKlass (PPAI 110327)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Top Executive: Alexis Bellon
Employees: 24
Website: cklass.com.mx
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, confidence in leadership
What Employees Say: I have been working in the same company for 18 years now, and I can honestly say that I feel really happy and satisfied here. I’m passionate about my work, and I highly value the principles and direction that the company has taken over all this time. It’s rewarding to see how my dedication and commitment have been recognized and how I’ve been able to grow professionally in an environment that I truly appreciate.
Concepts & Associates (PPAI 134402, Professional-Gold)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Birmingham, Alabama
Top Executive: Lynne Hennessy
Employees: 21
Website: conceptsusa.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, appreciation by management, good communication, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: The leaders genuinely care about the employees. We are treated with respect and compassion. We work hard, and our culture enables us to celebrate all milestones together, be it a birthday, anniversary or baby shower. The kitchen is fully stocked with healthy snacks. We close early on Fridays in the summer. Not only is it the greatest place to work, but it is also the most fun.
Creative Promotional Marketing Agency (PPAI 729924, Standard-Plus)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Top Executive: Peter Kmech
Employees: 20
Website: acreativeagency.ca
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, recognition and praise
What Employees Say: I’ve really enjoyed my time working here. The culture is supportive and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth. My colleagues are talented and passionate about what they do, which makes for an inspiring work environment. The leadership values employee input and strives to maintain work-life balance.
eXtendTech (PPAI 729924, Standard-Plus)
Category: Business Services
Headquarters: Delray Beach, Florida
Top Executive: Sam Hornstein
Employees: 19
Website: extendtech.net
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in their futures, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: eXtendTech has an amazing culture that is centered around innovation and collaboration. We are encouraged to share our ideas and work as a team to meet the needs of our clients. Leadership empowers us to take on new challenges and develop our skills. We have many opportunities to grow while making a real impact in the industry.
Fill It Forward (PPAI 792948, Standard-Base)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Top Executive: Matt Wittek
Employees: 24
Website: fillitforward.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Appreciation by management, good communication, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, proper training and tools, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Working here has been a blast. I was able to meet a lot of incredible people and apply my skills to a strong initiative. The workspace is lenient and flexible, allowing for different working environments. Overall, I love it here.
Fossa Apparel (PPAI 330885, Standard-Base)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Freemont, California
Top Executive: Michelle Chen Employees: 19
Website: fossaapparel.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: I love working for Fossa Apparel! I have worked here for almost three and a half years, and it is by far the best company I have ever worked for. I continue to learn and develop new skills. The owners are amazing and treat me like a member of their family. I also love my coworkers. We work together efficiently, and it is a very pleasant environment.
Gator Garb Promotions (PPAI 216347, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Altoona, Wisconsin
Top Executive: Cole Stark
Employees: 19
Website: gatorgarb.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, high NPS score
What Employees Say: Gator Garb Promotions is my home! I have been here for 16+ years and could never see me anyplace else. They are supportive, generous and really care about their employees, both professionally and personally. The training and tools they provide are above and beyond, and we never feel we cannot ask to get or to learn more to grow in our positions.
Headwear USA (PPAI 176791, Professional-Silver)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Frederick, Maryland
Top Executive: Nik Mirich
Employees: 11
Website: headwear-usa.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, recognition and praise, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: An incredibly loyal company to work for where you get to be yourself and where you’re encouraged to grow.
Identify Yourself (PPAI 281720, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Manteo, North Carolina
Top Executive: Joseph Ausband
Employees: 10
Website: idyourself.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, appreciation by management, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: I have been with this company for 11 years and have seen immense growth in client relationships as well as internal relationships. The benefits package seems to get better every year, as well as other goal incentives. Working for a small family-owned business makes me feel like they are part of my family. Always there, always encouraging and always understanding.
IDProductsource (PPAI 384049, Professional-Silver)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Top Executive: Katelyn Aumock
Employees: 16
Website: idproductsource.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, appreciation by management, recognition and praise, growth experience
What Employees Say: IDProductsource is a great company to work for. They really care about their employees. They are always planning fun and exciting things for the staff, such as wheel of prizes every month, lunches, breakfasts, fun day at Dave & Buster’s, bowling, team-building art workshop, dinners and other fun things. I love working here!
Imagen Inc. (PPAI 427416, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Glendora, California
Top Executives: Ken Leslie, President, and Paul Bower, CEO
Employees: 11
Website: imagenagency.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, fair pay, appreciation by management, good communication, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Imagen has and continues to value family first before anything, making it an unbelievable workplace. Culture is a huge part of the success and growth of the company, and it starts from the top. I have been in the industry for over 20 years, and I am so happy to call Imagen my home! Looking forward to continued smiles, growth and forever happy hours on Fridays!
INM Marketing Group (PPAI 192308, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
Top Executive: Zac Fowler
Employees: 10
Website: inm-group.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, good communication, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: This company means the world to me. I have seen it grow in so many ways, and it’s largely due to the team that leadership has put together over the years. Everyone is very open, honest and transparent, so there is rarely a time when we aren’t on the same page. Each employee is treated as an adult, and by that I mean we are all given flexibility in blending our work and personal lives, but with the understanding that we’re each accountable for our choices. It’s autonomy and accountability, with zero micromanaging. It’s cliché to say it’s like a family, but it truly is.
Juice Marketing (PPAI 626763, Standard-Base)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Kirkland, Washington
Top Executives: Robert Lederman, Head of Sales and Operations, and Lee Fine, Head of Sales and Strategy (Co-Owners)
Employees: 19
Website: juicemarketing.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, appreciation by management, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: My time at Juice has been the most rewarding in my career. I’ve never been a part of a team where everyone genuinely cares for and likes each other so much. Our leaders give us space to learn, grow, make mistakes and take risks.
Magellan Promotions (PPAI 288676, Professional-Gold)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Top Executive: Michael Wolaver
Employees: 13
Website: magellanpromotions.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, fair pay
What Employees Say: Magellan Promotions is a great company that truly values its employees. We are goal-oriented but also strong team members that truly care about each other. The company and its employees are supportive, and we do everything we can to meet our sales goals while also maintaining a strong work/life balance. Leadership does everything they can to maintain a strong and healthy culture and ensures that employees are happy and healthy.
RUPT (PPAI 826757, Standard-Base)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Austin, Texas
Top Executives: Jason Lucash
Employees: 16
Website: rupt.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: High NPS score, open to new ideas, growth experience
What Employees Say: RUPT is growing incredibly fast and is a blast to work at. There are endless opportunities to grow, strive and develop the future of the business within the walls of the company, and I’m excited about where this business is going!
Scrub Authority (PPAI 387935, Professional-Silver)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Littleton, Colorado
Top Executives: Rob Mossman
Employees: 10
Website: scrubauthority.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Appreciation by management, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: The best team I have ever worked with! Supportive and just awesome to be a part of. How every company should be, but it is rare to find.
Southwest Solutions (PPAI 615323, Standard-Plus)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona
Top Executive: Tammy Minot
Employees: 10
Website: swstucson.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, fair pay, appreciation by management, good communication, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: I love working for Southwest Solutions because there’s so much freedom, flexibility and camaraderie. It’s like working with your family, because that’s what they are. It’s also a very safe place to work. Many of our staff are LGBTQ+ and that’s a huge plus when working here.
Spark Branded Solutions (PPAI 793840, Professional-Silver)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Top Executive: Chelsea Williams
Employees: 13
Website: sparkbrandedsolutions.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, appreciation by management, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Spark fosters a creative and collaborative environment that encourages forward thinking and welcomes new ideas. It allows me to maintain balance, which helps me stay efficient and productive during my working hours. The best part about working for Spark is that employees (and customers) are seen as people and not as numbers. I am grateful every day that I am part of such an incredible team and company.
Specialized (PPAI 259575, Standard-Plus)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona
Top Executive: Nathan Goldberg
Employees: 21
Website: hellospecialized.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, open to new ideas, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: I’ve chosen to work at Specialized for 19+ years, and it has never felt like work even through the challenges. I have been there for the company and the company has, in turn, been there for me. When I needed flexibility in my work life, Specialized was there for me without hesitation.
Specialty Incentives (PPAI 104275, Professional-Gold)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Littleton, Colorado
Top Executive: Drew Davis
Employees: 17
Website: specialtyinc.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, open to new ideas
What Employees Say: Working at Specialty Incentives allows me to be creative – it’s fun and rewarding! Every day is different and brings new challenges and different opportunities. We have an awesome team at Specialty from management, accounting, support and our entire sales team!
Stowebridge Promotion Group (PPAI 166854, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona
Top Executive: Kathy Finnerty Thomas, president, and Ron Thomas, VP of Sales
Employees: 21
Website: stowebridge.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, good benefits
What Employees Say: We are all a team. Everyone has their own strengths, but everyone comes together to do a great job for our customers.
Walker-Clay, Inc. (PPAI 109398, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Hanson, Massachusetts
Top Executive: Amanda Clay
Employees: 19
Website: walker-clay.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, fair pay, confidence in leadership, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: Every day at Walker-Clay is completely different. All the employees make going to work an enjoyable experience.
You Name It Specialties (PPAI 102673, Professional-Silver)
Category: Supplier
Headquarters: San Antonio, Texas
Top Executive: Josh King
Employees: 16
Website: younameitspecialties.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, proper training and tools, efficiency and excellence, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: This is the best company I have ever worked for. I have found my forever job and can only continue to grow. I have grown so much over the past eight years with YNIS, and YNIS has grown as well.
Zinc DBA Prominate (PPAI 571894, Professional-Silver)
Category: Distributor
Headquarters: Snellville, Georgia
Top Executive: Keith Amen
Employees: 24
Website: zincgroup.com
Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, confidence in leadership, strong values and ethics
What Employees Say: I’ve really enjoyed my time at Zinc and would absolutely recommend it to a friend. The company genuinely cares about its employees, which is something I truly appreciate. From day one, I’ve felt valued and supported, which has made a significant difference in my work life. I’m grateful to be part of a team where I can grow both personally and professionally.
