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Greatest Companies To Work For 2015
WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT PROGRESSIVE
PROMOTIONS (UPIC: PPIPROMO): “To work
with teams that are caring, creative, responsi-
ble and dedicated is a fantastic feeling that
makes it easy for me to feel nothing but love
for this company that also shares my personal
core values,” says Donna Anastasio, a five-year
employee. Karin Paredes, who recently cele-
brated her first year, says, “At PPI, there is a
true sense of 360 degrees of appreciation. Not
only does the leadership have complete faith
in its employees to do the best job possible,
but PPI also helps us with any hurdle we may
encounter.” Co-worker Jenna Mehler, who has
been at the company for five months, says she
works with an amazing team. “We are each
treated with incredible respect from upper
management and are treated like we are
extremely important to the company.”Two-
year employee Pam Abramowitz says, “I learn
something new every day and am encouraged
to grow, develop my skills, be proactive and
suggest improvements. I feel appreciated and
valued by my manager, my colleagues and
those who report to me.”
HOW IT DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF AS AN
EMPLOYER: Newcomer Jenna Mehler says
business cards were waiting on her desk on
her first day at the company along with a new
hire package (“it made me feel very special!”),
and she was introduced to a team of co-
workers who were helpful and great teachers.
“PPI gives you the freedom to be who you
really are and to be as creative and as innova-
tive as you’d like to be,” she says. Another
new co-worker Michael Brodesky says he’s
worked for other companies in the promo-
tions industry and it’s just different at
Progressive Promotions. “Everyone here is
energized and glad to be here. My ideas are
respected here and I’m made to feel like I
matter and I’m important. That kind of
respect and feeling comes from the top
down.” Anastasio adds, “To be able to live up
to our core values and conduct our business
in such a way that is in line with them, is
something that PPI also considers a signifi-
cant achievement and worth celebrating.”
Top Executive
Julie Levi, President
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Type of Company
Distributor
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Locations
Chicago, Illinois;
Englewood, New Jersey;
Miami, Florida; Stratford,
Connecticut; London,
England
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Website
www.progressivepromo-
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Year Founded
1987
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Total Employees
35
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Company Motto
It takes a team.
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Perks
Flexible work schedules
College tuition reim-
bursement
401k matching program
Year-end bonuses
$1,000 paid to employ-
ees who stop smoking
$250 employee referral
bonus
Cash bonus for bringing
in new clients (even for
those not in sales) “PPI GIVES YOU THE FREEDOM TO BE WHO YOU REALLY
ARE AND TO BE AS CREATIVE AND AS INNOVATIVE AS
YOU’D LIKE TO BE.”—JENNA MEHLER