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As small business owners, who are also a "mom & pop", we love create opportunities and partnerships with other family owned businesses. On a recent trip Nashville to meet top supplier partners we discovered E.A Dion. Initially founded in 1968, this new partner offers beautiful, custom precious metal designs. Normally we associate rings like these with athletes, but sports are not the only place champions are found. Champions push through adversity to reach goals. Champions maintain a "winning" mindset. Champions are often found in advocates- pushing ideas and uplifting others towards a goal. When we think of the meaning behind recognizing others, our desire is to provide an acknowledgement that is special, and commemorates hard work, dedication or skill. The next time you want to: Capture a benchmark year A company merger Brand launch Grow awareness behind the race or tournament for a non-profit; wear it. Acknowledge years of service Let's discuss how wearable jewelry is an option for a keepsake gift. Looking for something more affordable than a Superbowl style ring? How about badge holders, charms, necklaces, belt buckles, tie tacks, earring, cuff-links, money clips, bracelets and broaches. Curious about these rings- yes, they are the real deal. Some fun facts about Superbowl rings: The NFL officially gives the winning team between $5,000 and $7,000 per ring for up to 150 rings. The rings usually end up costing anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 each with the difference in cost paid by the team’s owners. The LA Rams ring had the most diamond carat weight in NFL history, with approximately 20 carats of white diamonds set on top of white and yellow gold. The highest price ever paid for a Super Bowl ring is $230,401 in 2012. The ring was from Super Bowl 25 and previously belonged to New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Inspired yet to create a custom project?

The first Saturday in May is an annual celebration of spring & community nestled between the buildings in the historic downtown section of Salem Street. The day usually starts a little crisp, but sunny, and through out the day warms up to a gorgeous day in the Peak of Good Living. Yes, sometimes there is wind and rain, but despite what Mother Nature provides, there are always smiles. It's one of Olivia & Keith's favorite festivals, not only for all the things to experience, but Olivia has first hand knowledge of the work that goes into prepping this festival. Today's sesquicentennial story is a personal partner to us. PeakFest! Commission President Jeff Hastings has been leading efforts for the committee for over 12 years, with many long time members, like Olivia, as well as new members to the crew this year! A few of the festival commission shown here after a meeting: Left to right, Marlow, Lesleigh, Jeff, Olivia, Manuel, with Taylor Wray- Cultural Arts Center Manager in the blue, between Olivia & Manuel. Additional members of the commission, not in the photo, include Rick & Terri. It's amazing how many hands it takes before the event to coordinate the electrical hook ups, mark booth spaces, spruce up the streets with cleaning, provide temporary bathrooms, set up stages, as well as prepare for a safe event. Prior to and the day of the event, our town departments are working closely with the committee to facilitate the safety protocols from the fire & police departments. There are so many town departments at work behind the scenes to make the day's event fun for attendees. However once the festival gets going, town employees will be found having just as much fun as attendees; all smiles and dancing! Check our Officer Carter in action, dancing with the crowd. Yes- like Whitney's song, she wants to dance with somebody! Besides the fun, the festival gives back to the community in the form of grants to many worthy organizations each year. Read the article in the link below for more information about the impact. Additionally, the festival was among the first class of businesses and non-profits to be recognized with a Think Apex Award back in 2016. The day's event schedule is packed with free local and regional performers, as well as area kids pursuing their passion for dance, music and vocal entertainment. To capture the essence of the festival planned for 2023, check out this article in Suburban Living Magazine. Then check out some favorite images captured in from previous festivals here. Follow our Facebook & new LinkedIn page. Follow all the ways to be part of the 150 celebration on the town's 150 website We've linked together all of the sesquicentennial stories we are sharing in our community journey over the next year. Did you miss our latest post here?

Perhaps you've experienced the emotional wreath ceremony at the memorial on the corner of Salem & Saunders streets on Veteran's Day or Memorial Day. Maybe you have seen the field of flags to honor veterans? These events honor & demonstrate respect and gratitude for veterans past and present. These special events are only a part of what Apex Post 124 does for the local community. Today we put a spotlight on the work of this active club as one of the organizations we've come to know in our own sesquicentennial journey. Apex celebrates 150 years till Feb of 2024. . This weekend our local American Legion post is hosting a Golf Tournament at 12 Oaks in Holly Springs to raise money for club programing & assisting veterans. All of the funding for the club is raised through community events. You'll find club members active in festivals, civic groups and participating in local events to raise awareness for the post & the support they offer veterans. Upcoming events include the annual Oktoberfest & Car Show. What is the American Legion? “Veterans helping Veterans & supporting our community, while serving our nation” That's the motto of the American Legion. This post was established in 1943, then re-established again in 2010 by Mike Sayers. "The American Legion is the oldest patriotic veteran's organization in the America, devoted to mutual helpfulness of veterans. The legion is the nation's largest veteran's service organization committees to mentoring and sponsoring youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong security, and continuing to devotion to our fellow service members & veterans." Apex American Legion Post 124 is active in the Apex community. Rhonda Roberts has been the Post Commander since 2017. Their Facebook page includes upcoming events and photos from previous events in the community. Follow to stay in touch & up to date. Would you like to meet members? Join them the first Monday of every month, at the CC Jones building or the second Tuesday of the month for Banter & Brews. ( details are on the post site) Veterans from any branch of the military are welcome to meet other veteran's that have served in any branch of the US Military. When we asked what makes this local chapter special, Carl Helton immediately said, "It's the fellowship. We take care of each other. We drive older members to VA appointments, build ramps at homes were a veteran need ease of access, we collect food for members that need assistance, we purchase flags to place on graves on Memorial Day and we support others facing challenges & disaster in the community through our benevolent fund." The organization is self funded. Ask about sponsorship opportunities or talk to them at event. You'll find them every year at PeakFest booth, which is coming up soon on Saturday May 6th. We encourage you to get to know these members and learn how you can support their work in the community. On a personal note: Promotional Partners is supporting the golf tournament as a hole sponsor this weekend, Keith's dad served 23 years in the US Army.

Turn Your Energy Into Power- a metaphor for good! BioLite creates durable products that harness surrounding energy to cook, charge and light your life off-grid. The mission is simple, live life on your own terms. Cook. Charge. Light. What's the impact of this brand? Interested in the entire story? Here is the 2021 impact report. Ready to get off the grid in your leisure? Work from a remote location? Help individuals live brighter, safer lives? Take a look at this product flyer. Explore some options here. More to come with this new launch. What are your thoughts on this brand?

Spring forward! Did you know the slinky, yep that spring toy, was developed after a random spring fell off a shelf with a flexible & entertaining fall? Put a little spring in your next promotion by reminding your vertical markets that you've got a fun & creative side. Which is quirky enough idea to work. Introducing new ideas is the ultimate pairing to the metaphor of spring. After-all Spring is also associated with renewal & refresh; which is a perfect segway to care culture ideas that offer comfort, balance & a focus on health. Purpose driven partnerships such as the brands we featured last week in our work-life balance post offer solutions for individuals while partnering to solve global issues. Read more here about those partnerships. Explore how a trends & the modern workplace are changing our perspective on life! Are you ready to unite the space between work & play? Find balance - seek products that bridge the space between work & leisure. Smart marketing meets the consumer within a narrative that connects to their values & interests. We curate the collections that will turn heads & invite connection & engagement. Take a look at the latest trends for spring & summer 2023 here. What do you enjoy most in your leisure time?

Behind every great promotion should be a story- something to lure you into the brand message and encourage you to be part of the purpose & potential behind that brand. Visually storytelling has become easier over the past 16 years because so many products can easily be made custom in smaller, affordable quantities there is really no reason not to embrace our local advantage of graphic assistance and create something fun & unique. Today we'd like to explore some popular products that are a perfect canvas for custom work. Keep in mind when it comes to custom, everything we offer is not on the website. The website intentionally has no shopping cart, so we can determine through our collaborations which products and decoration methods are best for your campaign. Bucket Caps- summer is coming, popular head-wear here. Head-wear is a smart choice for branding, we've outlined the reasons in this post. Cross Body Bags-are hot! Not your average fanny pack, instead fashion meets the fanny pack & delivers on utility and style. Here are some of our favorites. Patches- woven, leather or 3D rubber, there is no denying this is hot. Not all of our options, as with every product category, are on the website. Pins- put a pin in it. Metal, silicone, wooden and digital just to name a few. Stickers- domed, dimensional, special effects Knits- aka; woven products like socks, scarves, beanies are high impact and uni-fit! Shoes - not gonna lie, custom shoes rock! Towels - summer is heating up- own some prime real estate Challenge Coins - not just for military and first responders. Ask us for case studies from our custom work! Packaging- long before kits were popular we were creating and designing innovative, captivating packages. It's one of our favorite applications. Let's design. If you are one of our clients, your April newsletter has strategies around each of these popular trends to expand the reach and story behind your message. After-all marketing assistance is one of your many value add perks to our partnership.

Golf's been played since the 15th century and no doubt the puns have been part of the game. While a pun might not be your cup of TEE, these innovative golf tools will be helpful on the course. Keep your brand in sight and inspire conversation based on function, design and ease of play. Our partners at Pitchfix introduced the aquabrush, a handy brush that also sprays out water first to properly clean your club. Check out more Pitchfix products here. Our partners at Skinny Golf have some magnetic solutions. Looking for some woman-owned golf products for the links? Swig Life Golf is the PARfect solution.

We love creative partners. Life's too short to create average promotional campaigns. Owning the landscape of your vertical markets requires smart ideas that are useful and sometimes just fun! There are many times we think a meeting could have been an email. As an artist team, we gravitate towards products that infuse color, custom elements and of course strong visuals. Rather than a long post about how much we love partnering with this USA Made recognition partner, that handcrafts designs with us, instead we suggest you take a look these images. If the back story of our partnership seems interesting- ask us for case studies or use your local advantage and visit our showroom to see & feel the quality of these products.

Let's face it items that make traveling easier- we are all for it. What types of innovative ideas make perfect canvas's for your brand message? Our recent trip to Nashville, of course our plane tickets were on our phone. Juggling your bag and personal items, while holding your phone- a Nuckle Buckle™ would have been handy. It's a collapsible cell phone grip & stand, patent pending exclusive, that's a slim phone grip. It's adjustable from the top or the bottom, so getting a quick grip is simple. This product offers full color imprint space. It works with wireless charging devices & it has an adhesive strip that adheres to all phone cases. How about that carry on bag, would you like a solution that's adaptable? The Rollink bag is your solution. Rollink collapsible suitcases are designed to become your favorite travel companion, ready for a new adventure at a moment’s notice. They give you as much space as you need, when you need it, keeping you organized along the way. Rollink is 75% thinner than an average suitcase, making it four times more efficient to transport and store. Designed with convenient storage in mind, simply slim your suitcase down to its shell, slide it away under your bed or hang it in your closet until adventure calls. Durable, impact- and water-resistant shell, and premium materials ensure longevity, keeping Rollink suitcases away from landfills. Customize with your company logo for an idea recognition, holiday, or milestone gift! When you’re ready to go, Rollink will be too. Sometimes bags must be checked. A luggage strap keeps the contents safe and makes your bag easy to identify at the airport baggage claim. The full color decoration insures your logo is seen as intended. Don't forget the bag tag for extra security with our NC partner, who produced these tags for our partner at CW22. Did you noticed we highlighted key words? When crafting a campaign with a specific message, tie in the properties of the product for more message retention.

Finding work- life balance is a growing trend. However balance for each of us is different. Finding balance happens in different ways, from the yoga mat to some well-earned "alone time" at home. The "Care Culture" trend reflects a renewed focus on mental and physical health. Care extends to self care, and encompasses care for another. For some, it's not getting away from work as much as the flexibility to change your venue. If you enjoy camping, hiking, fishing or sandy beaches, you know that access to power in more remote locations can be - well, spotty. BioLite offers solutions. March 22nd- is World Water Day, a day established to highlight the importance of fresh water. Access to fresh water helps prevent disease. We've been featuring stories about: Brands recycle water bottles that are diverted from our oceans Brands that support global clean water initiatives and women owned brands Brands like Hilana, that reduce water waste & create cozy, comfy sustainable blankets Stories with a purpose partnership have been regular features in our blog for several years. A local advantage to our partnership is taking the story a step further by collaborating with our marketing team in our showroom location. Compare purpose driven products and learn more about why these brands should be part of your branding efforts. Take a look at the latest trends for spring & summer 2023 in upcoming posts this month.

Innovation occurs when a solution is necessary. Brock and Mitch are brothers from a tiny farm town called Newton, Illinois and in 2020, who decided to end their frustration of switching between beverage insulators based on the size & shape of the can. That's the simple story of innovation that led to Frost Buddy - a universal insulated beverage solution. What started as a way to solve the challenge between the size and shape of the cans has grown to include tumblers that hold most plastic take out cups too! By now you should know how much we like word play. A product like this is perfect for associating your services if you are: solutions oriented, an innovative thinker or adaptable. This type of product also could be a good fit for DEI goals- it's inclusive. Sometimes a simple idea can become a huge solution. Check out the entire line here.

Casual comfort and sustainability are no longer just trends – they’re the new norm. Formal workplace dress codes are on the way out. Suits & ties are replaced with comfortable apparel that has a relaxed, yet professional style. This trend is called “work-leisure,” and it’s here to stay. From the office to the grocery store to relaxing at home, these new tees, knit layers and versatile outerwear are on-trend and super comfy. Even stronger is the demand for fabrics made with recycled materials, making them a sustainable gift you can feel good about giving. Through our partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales are donated to environmental nonprofits! Let's take a look at some of these popular cross over styles: Darnell Eco Knit Full Zip Stylish enough for the office, cozy enough for the couch. This crazy-soft full zip features two-layer bonded construction for extra warmth, plus zippered pockets for keys or a wallet. Made with recycled polyester, it’s another great addition to our ProudPath collection. Learn more here. The Somoto Eco Collection The softest tee in your wardrobe, plus it combines that same feel in a polo! Give your branding a premium retail look and feel with our new Digital Direct To Garment decoration. Lefroy Eco Softshell Jacket Water-resistant, breathable and lightweight – the Lefroy is the perfect jacket for chilly or rainy weather and it’s made with recycled fabric, so it’s as sustainable as it is stylish! The tentree collection Made with recycled polyester, super-soft and with one purchased 10 trees are planted. There is a trackable tree code on each hang tag, you can see the good you’re doing in real time! This space-dye hoodie is one of Olivia's favorite! A ProudPath™ partner and Certified B Corp, tentree is all-in on environmental and social responsibility. As we can see from the weather this week- spring still has some chill in the air. Early & late walks at the beach or mountains are also perfect for these cozy products. Remember it's work-lesiure, not only for comfort at work or at home, but the ability to fluidly go between everyday life! Our showroom advantage is access to samples!