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Why We Love ChicoBag Earth Day is around the corner, so it's a perfect time to share this purpose driven partner. A Certified B Corporation that balances purpose with profit, ChicoBag is Climate Neutral certified and a member of 1% For The Planet, with one percent of sales from rePETe products going directly to environmental nonprofit organizations. Through the brands Pay-It Forward Program, ChicoBag offers the opportunity for customers to give unwanted bags a second chance. When you send the brand your pre-loved bags, they hand sort & decide whether they can be reused, or if they need to be recycled and transformed into something new. Commitment To Sustainability Climate Neutral ChicoBag is certified by Climate Neutral, an independent nonprofit organization that enlists businesses to halt the effects of climate change and setting a new minimum standard for corporate responsibility: achieving a net-zero carbon footprint. Certified B Corporation ChicoBag is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, which are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. 1% For The Planet Since 2020, ChicoBag has been a member of 1% For The Planet, an international organization that matches businesses with approved environmental nonprofits. One percent of sales from the rePETe line are donated to the brand's nonprofit partners, the 5 Gyres Institute and Climate Neutral. Why Choose ChicoBag As A Partner For Your Brand? Along with a high-quality gift that offers practical everyday function, you’ll be supporting a forward-thinking brand committed to a sustainable future. ChicoBag is a great idea for employee gifts, event giveaways or any organization that wants to demonstrate its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Shop ChicoBag here.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest year-round public awareness and grass-roots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics State, National, Regional and World Games. Annually, more than 110,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and the celebration of diversity, uniting communities around the globe. Here in North Carolina, nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel support the NC LETR annually! The LETR for Special Olympics engages law enforcement worldwide, championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities. Over the years, the Torch Run has evolved and now encompasses a variety of innovative fundraising events, Since its inception, LETR has raised almost $900 million worldwide with over $30 million being raised for Special Olympics North Carolina. Today we put a spotlight on the work of the efforts of our Apex Police Department in our own sesquicentennial journey. Over the next year, we are sharing about organizations, programs and people making a difference. Why? Apex started celebrating 150 years on February 28, 2023 and that celebration is so big, it lasts till February 28, 2024. Did you know that The Apex Police Department is one of the top fundraising departments in North Carolina? Finishing in 3rd place in 2022, raising $60,779.19 in 2022. Consistently at the top of the list for their fundraising efforts! The department has a variety of ways to stay connected to supporting this event. On the Town of Apex site you'll find details about the department's efforts. Follow their Facebook page to stay in touch with all the upcoming events. Their next fundraising & awareness event is Cops on Top April 21 from 8 am to 6 pm at Chick-fil-a in Beaver Creek Commons. No donation too small. All donations go to help support the more than 40,000 Special Olympics athletes across the state of North Carolina. Support Special Olympics on Friday with donations or purchasing really cool gear to wear! Besides, when do you get to see a Cop on Top of the building? Some additional ways the department raises money includes the annual Polar Plunge in the winter and their annual golf tournament & Bike Ride each September- called a day behind bars! It's cool seeing all the local agency riders, with local riders supporting Special Olympics. They've even been seen going over the edge! If you've never see the local departments pass the torch running from Apex to Holly Springs to Fuquay-Varina and beyond, save the date for the 2023 NC LETR Final Leg! Law enforcement officers throughout North Carolina will carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope across the state throughout May and early June. Traveling across North Carolina from six different points and spanning over 2,000 miles, the relays will culminate on Friday, June 2, for the Circle of Honor and lighting of the cauldron at the 2023 Special Olympics NC Summer Games Opening Ceremony in Raleigh. Did you miss our last story in this 150 series? You'll find one of the officer's involved with Apex PD dancing a PeakFest, one of our recent stories. On a personal note: The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is one of our long-standing partner- programs we support as part of our Promotional Partners Cares Program.

There are 5 major reasons that consumers like brand names. Let's take a look at some popular brands that serve up some great ideas for holiday gifting- specifically to brand loyalists. Drinkware is always a popular category for gifts. Useful Inexpensive when you consider the number of impressions generated Works for any demographic Plenty of decoration options for captivating graphics or large wrap imprint areas Given the time of year, today we thought it would be fun to feature Snowfox brand. If you not familiar with the brand, it's Snowfox insulated stainless steel partyware was created with one thing in mind - having fun! And what could be more fun than perfectly chilled drinks that stay that way? Inspired by a Southern California lifestyle, their stemless wine, beer and cocktail glasses were designed to look and feel like sipping from premium glassware, but with all the benefits of insulated stainless steel. Easy to hold. Cold cocktails, of course! Snowfox's products all come packaged in premium, fun and high quality gift boxes! This e-catalog features some top brands for gifting this season such as: DYLN - learn more about the brand here Polar Bottle - learn more about the brand here Hitch - learn more about the brand here Swig - made by women, learn more about the brand here Takeya - learn more about the brand here Vinglace - learn more about the brand here Looking for something that's perfect for high performance or Eco solutions? Check out our next couple blog posts.

As our 2022 Cares Program winds down for the year, we have some fun ways to add to the current total of $1340.00! Join us on Small Business Saturday, November November 26 for a special pop up event, with other local businesses in Historic Downtown Apex to support local partners. Having a footprint in the community is important to us. In fact, community is one of our core values-along with being collaborative, certified and creative. Certification for us is important because it means we are continually striving to be your best partner through continuing education courses. Certification is education- so, for 15th year it seemed fitting our year- long Cares Program initiative support an education partner. This year's focus is Wake Tech Foundation. Learn more about the impact of their programs here. Please join us from 1-3 pm for our Shop Local Pop Up Event from 1-3 pm. Learn more about Wake Tech Foundation and our friends at Apex Public School Foundation - supporting local Apex schools. The first 25 attendees will score a Shop Local can cooler, earn a poker chip ball marker offering $15 off your next order & add $15 to our Cares Program total for 2022! That's an instant $375.00, which will push the total to $1715.00! During the event, we will feature branded products that help donate over $10K of high end products, build schools, supply cash for apparel or school supplies through a national give back program. In addition to your discount, orders with the featured these give back products will add $15 to Apex Public School Foundation till the end of December. Aren't the shoes fun? Yes, we offer an assorted group of custom shoes- numerous styles of footwear. Keep following our social media & blog for more information about how you can win a pair of custom shoes with your logo or design! This will be the 15th year of the Halle Tree & Wreath Exhibit, and our 15th year participating. Since it will be the last month of our 15 year business celebration we thought some shoes that capture your footprint in the community would be fun to design & win. Besides, your bid at the exhibit will help raise money for Western Wake Crisis Ministry. We want your pair to be extraordinary! Some concepts here to inspire you! Keep following our social media to learn more- Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn

Each year data is crunched to determine the top requested promotional items and it's no surprise that consistently bags make the list. Afterall, bags are useful. Ask us to share the backstory of how a feed sack bag started our industry. Yep, it's true. While the story might have started with male entrepreneur's, branded bag makers continue today with both men & women leading companies. CNBC shared the backstory, a very cool story, about the founder & CEO of Bagmakers in this interview. Bagmakers was founded in 1980, has been a leader in consumer safety, an innovator to environmental products and exciting decoration processes. What makes a bag such a popular branding tool? Large imprint area Options! Such as the size, shape, fabric- materials & of course, custom!! Reduces waste Universal appeal- genderless A 2022 study by ASI found that individuals between 18-44 consider a bag one of the top 5 most useful products they can receive. Add value to your purchases by asking for bags that offer a greater impact, such as environmental efforts or bags that donate a portion profit to charity. Plus- 73% of consumer own a branded bag, generating over 3,300 impressions in an 11month span of time. One of our favorite bags from this woman-owned partner is the adventure bag - not only for the size and imprint options, which include full color & photos, but the name itself. Adventure is an important part of life! What's new for 2022 in the world of bags? Take a look at this video for a behind the scenes look some new process and materials all designed to enhance your branding campaigns. Which bag or decoration technique was your favorite?

Sustainability. Retail brands. On their own, each has strong appeal in the marketplace. Together? Now you’re talking about something really special. That’s why we’re so proud to introduce Hilana, a new retail brand partner that is committed to sustainability. The Hilana Story Hilana uses upcycled and recycled cotton to create beautiful blankets and other products that inspire a sustainable way of living. Founded in Santiago, Chile, this women-owned business is committed to finding new ways to protect the environment, driven by a commitment to sustainability, responsibility and craftsmanship. Always Upcycling Every year, about 100 billion pieces of clothing are produced. About 80 billion are purchased. More than half end up in landfills, taking decades to decompose. Hilana Upcycled Cotton closes the manufacturing loop in the cleanest way, using textiles made from recycled material through a zero-waste process – with no dyes or chemicals. This allows the brand to make high-quality blankets while minimizing its impact on the environment. In fact, during a three-year span, Hilana upcycled more than five tons of cotton waste and saved over 15 million gallons of water. Certified B Corporation On top of making stylish, eco-friendly blankets, Hilana is also a Certified B Corporation, which means it balances purpose and profit, considering its impact on workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. In order to become certified, a company must meet high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency on factors ranging from charitable giving to environmental impact and more. Meet Your New Favorite Blanket Not only do they look great, but eco-friendly blankets from Hilana are a gift you can feel good about giving. Take a closer look at the impact in this flyer. Through the end of March, products like these will be part of the humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine. Read more in this blog post. Note: Today is World Water Day- Are you looking for more stories around clean water, repurposing plastic or skipping disposable cups with recycled water bottles? Our blog is filled with ideas we have posted over the past several years. Which efforts do you support?

Being inclusive & representation is important, so we look for brands that reflect those values. In 1982, our owner Olivia put a paint brush in a high school senior time capsule, with a message stating one day she would become a woman-business owner with a business with an artistic purpose. In 2007, she & her husband Keith founded Promotional Partners, whose graphic designs have been seen around town for years! In fact, our team is almost all women! Here are some awesome retail brands owned by women! Debuting in 2017, Swig is a company that started at a grass-roots level to add a little southern hospitality that developed into fashion-forward drinkware line that's now added coolers, bags & more. CEO, Tracee Mathes, noticed there was a lack of premium insulated drinkware in a variety of designs, colors, shapes, and sizes that women love – thus, Swig Life was born! Hilana uses upcycled and recycled cotton to create beautiful blankets & other products that inspire a sustainable way of living. Founded in Santiago, Chile, this women-owned business is committed to finding new ways to protect the environment, driven by a commitment to sustainability, responsibility and craftsmanship. Moop- Led by founder & CEO Wendy Downs, Moop designs and hand-manufactures its high-quality canvas bags, start to finish, in its Seattle storefront. Committed to small-batch manufacturing- the small, talented Moop team designs, makes, packs & ships each Moop bag. Construction always starts with quality materials from trusted manufacturers to ensure its bags hold up to everyday use. ( The image on this post is a Moop bag) Seventh Avenue Apothecary - founded by a passionate mother-daughter team just outside of Tampa, Florida, Seventh Avenue Apothecary is a family-owned business following in the spirit of five generations of local business owners. From ocean mist to minted lavender, the brand’s artisanal scented candles are hand-poured and crafted using American-grown soybeans and supplies sourced in the United States. Each candle is made from 100% all-natural soy wax. Made*Here New York™ Karyn Villante designed sweaters for 15 years and fell in love with working in New York’s knitting mills before leaving the industry to raise her two young daughters – until years later when her daughter challenged her to start designing again. So she did. Now, Made*Here New York™ designs cozy sweaters and blankets made from premium cotton and cotton blends. Each piece is manufactured in New York, using the best and most detail-oriented mills, ensuring quality with every stitch. Combining handcrafted beauty & function- this woman-owned company uses bamboo to craft items for the home that are perfect for entertaining, cooking or as home decor that will add value and function to the recipient. This time of year a gift bag is a must! From plastic bags to mailers; to ribbon cutting products for local events to convention totes; a line dedicated to bags, including gift bags- this woman-owned partner has it all! Looking for stocking stuffer fun or trade-show items? This innovative partner is not only woman-owned, but delivers on products that engage consumers. Puzzled by how to connect with your vertical markets? No need to be perplexed this partner delivers on fun. Interested in planting seeds to the future? Seed paper is a low cost, high impact way to share your message. In fact, it remains one of the most creative & adaptable products we've featured over the years. The paper is visually exciting, feels good in the hand and provides that artistic touch. Paper is adaptable. It can become any shape, contain numerous different types of flowers or plants to grow long after your promotion or event is complete. There are organizations, such as Well- Aware, led by women, solving problem like access to clean water and all you need to do as a consumer is ask us about our Eco-Smart collection of products. Your purchases automatically give back. Support Women, Family-Owned and Small Businesses You can count on women-owned businesses, like Promotional Partners, to offer quality products to convey your brand story. After-all, we have been an NC Hub certified business since opening our doors in 2007.

Summer is coming- Floating is likely to be part of your adventures. Maybe you need something that's quirky enough to work! In our continuing series of unique products to insert your brand message today we explore a new product. What could you do with a floating cooler? Host a pool party Reward the team with cold beverages Float down the river Tubing at the lake Stop near a sandbar in the sound Take a look at this video- fun & simple. No matter how to decide to use this clam cooler, your design will take center stage. 100% customizable decals on the lid. Holds up to 58 - 12oz can Keeps ice for up to 3 days Leak proof for all-day floating Quick Access Lid No more getting out of the water to get your next drink Rugged: Roto-molded for ultimate durability in extreme outdoors Be the first to have one of these products for summer adventure!

The Otaria bag line features sleek waterproof designs which makes this collection a perfect companion for any outdoor adventure. What else should you consider for water adventures? Phoozy brand. Protect your phone from "drowning" and extreme temperatures this summer! No overheating allowed! Take along towel with magic ink! Ask us to share the video demo. Plan to float? The use a floating cooler! Make a splash graphically speaking- get noticed with custom graphics. Ask our team to create a stunning graphic like this "catch" that caught our attention. Towels that make an artistic statement and enhance your trip. Customize the landscape with canopies and pop up's. A hands free journey ahead for your outdoor adventures? Bring along enough drinks for the whole crew with the BackTap(TM) by BruMate. Holds three gallons of your favorite beverages -- the equivalent of 13 slim cans, twelve 12-ounce cans or five bottles of wine -- all in a leak resistant compartment to keep you refreshed all day long. Looking for a sustainable solution for a cooler? Ask us to share more refreshing, outdoor solutions to keep your summer- afloat! Including bucket hat coolers- now that's using your head!

As consumers, we've been wearing plastic for decades in the form of polyester yarns. April 22, 2023 is Earth Day. Polyester, the material used in most clothing made from non-natural fibers, is a type of plastic. Sustainability efforts with our apparel partners are turning plastic bottles into better solutions. “Today, 69% of all clothes are already made up of synthetic fibers, with polyester making up 64% of all fiber production,” says the article Recycled Plastics are Transforming the Clothing Industry. “According to a 2020 report by Textile Exchange, only 14% of all polyester production comes from recycled inputs—predominantly used plastic bottles. Storm Creek, one our women owner partners, is partner of our growing list of purpose driven partnerships seeking to reuse plastic for good. According to EarthDay.org, “Americans purchase about 50 billion water bottles per year.” That’s 50,000,000,000. The vast majority of these will end up in landfills somewhere. We want to help change that. By doing our part, we have kept 24 million water bottles from becoming waste. What type of plastic is used to create fabric? PET, which stands for polyethylene terephthalate, the plastic labeled #1. It’s used for single-use bottles that contain things like water, soft drinks, fruit juices, salad dressings, peanut butter and other foods. PET plastic is easy to chop into chips, clean and melt the chips into beads that can be worked into spun yarn. It’s a very manageable process. Our partner at Storm Creek has been making eco-clothing since 2020- the Activator Polo, shown here, uses the equivalent of 13 recycled bottles. Is recycled clothing safe to wear? Yes, our partners make sure it's non-toxic, adhere to transparency regarding chemicals in production and packaging, as well as adhering to certifications and compliance in the textile industry. Check out the 2023 new trends here. What else has this partner been doing? 1% of sales annually to 1% For The Planet $31,137.60 raised to support 14 non-profits 150,000 Meals Donated to Feeding America during 2020 $25,640 in product donations in 2020 for clothing to keep those in need warm

What's more spring- than a mom with her baby ducks in a row? Today is Duck Duck Jeep Day- yep, it's a thing. What started as a random act of kindness in Ontario Canada between one Jeep owner and other, has turned in to " a thing" among old style and wrangler style jeep owners. Don't believe me- google it. From racing ducks, to color changing ducks to career oriented ducks to SUPER sized ducks, there is a way to add some fun and a smile to someone's day with a duck. Many ducks here. You know we love word play- maybe someone is ducking your calls? Send them a giant duck. That will make a point!

Words like innovation, impact and commitment are associated with going above & beyond, and often conjure up images of grandeur. Since today's post features sustainable solutions, a breathtaking view seemed fitting. For the past week, we have been posting about some amazing brands that deliver more. Today's post recap's the earlier posts and introduces you to 4 sustainable solutions. Reducing single waste. Guaranteed for 100 years. Giving back profits to 1% For The Planet? Does that sound too good to be true? ECOVESSEL is committed to those values. EcoVessel offers premium hydration bottles, mugs and tumblers that blend style and performance with a mission to reduce single-use plastics, all backed by a 100 year warranty. EcoVessel products feature a powder coated exterior finish and their TriMax Insulation (a stainless steel outer, stainless steel inner and Cooper inner) for superior temperature retention. EcoVessel is a proud member of 1% For The Planet and donates 5% of sales to nonprofits to promote and support sustainable initiatives. Shop EcoVessel here Similarly food storage and popular drinkware items that travel with easy, seamlessly fit your lifestyle and Reduce your environmental impact. Founded in 2006, Reduce was built on the mission to create simple, innovative drinkware solutions that reduce daily hassle and our impact on the environment. Reduce strives to develop high quality drinkware that is engineered to last a lifetime, guaranteed. Whether looking for a high-capacity bottle to hit hydration goals, or a coffee tumbler to take on the go, Reduce products are designed to seamlessly fit into daily routines. Circular Cup is the world's first reusable travel mug made from recycled coffee cups. Each Circular Cup is made from 6 single use, disposable cups that are recycled, given new life as Circular Cups and kept out of our waterways. Designed with practicality and circularity in mind, This sustainable travel mug is 100% leakproof, providing peace of mind while you're on the go. Designed for 10 years use, Circular Cup's unique push lid mechanism minimizes spills and offers one-hand opening. After 10 years use, your Circular Cup is 100% recyclable. Hopefully you've been following our recent posts featuring brand name drinkware products that offer your recipient more value. Making a positive difference on the environment with cups that are made from recycled single use coffee cups. Looking for something that's rugged for the trail, like plastic but feels like drinking from glass? How about if it's also made from recycled content? HydraPak is your solution. RECON is the first sustainable outdoor water bottle from HydraPak made from 50% recycled content in both the cap and bottle. Using Tritan Renew Tech these bottles are impact, stain and odor resistant. Did miss our earlier post around drinkware that fits your lifestyle & values? For the fitness enthusiasts, these brands are perfect. Combining fitness goals with technology & quality construction. Oprah loves here dogs- this bottle one of Oprah's favorite things & it's perfect for those with our without pets. Why? All the compartments & features that make an active lifestyle, well easy. How about entertaining? This brand offers luxury and sleek design. Maybe you'd like to pair a popular tumbler or water bottle with this plant based product to elevate your mental wellness? Which one of these innovative brands do you prefer?