PPB June 2018

Greatest Companies To Work For | FEATURE City Paper Company PPAI 654062 Category: Distributor Top Executives: Paul Friedman, Jr. and Mark Friedman Headquarters: Birmingham, Alabama Founded: 1897 Employees: 32 Website: citypapercompany.com Benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, job sharing, telecommuting, insurance, retirement plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off What employees say: “Working for City Paper Company has been the best learning experience I’ve had and most beneficial choice I’ve made for my career. I see my future [here], not only because I want to, but leadership makes a point to create career paths for each employee.” Club Colors Buyer, LLC PPAI 135725 Category: Distributor Top Executives: Jeff Baumet and Cris Tase Headquarters: Schaumburg, Illinois Founded: 1992 Employees: 66 Website: clubcolors.com Benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, telecommuting, insurance, retirement plan, 401(k), paid time off, President’s Club incentive trip, annual fishing trip, standing work stations What employees say: “This is one of the few places I have worked where you get as much out of the job as you put into it. If you work hard, contribute and add value, you will be recognized and rewarded.” Goldstar PPAI 114031 Category: Supplier Top Executive: Howard Cubberly Headquarters: San Diego, California Founded: 1970 Employees: 27 Website: goldstarpens.com Benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, telecommuting, insurance benefits, 401(k), paid time off What employees say: “We have a great team here at Goldstar. Everyone here is dedicated to providing our distributor partners with excellent products and a high level of service. We also have a lot of fun.” HandStands PPAI 111285 Category: Supplier Top Executive: Rodd Steuart Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Founded: 1983 Employees: 60 Website: handstandspromo.com Benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, insurance, retirement plan, 401(k)/ ROTH with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off, free daily soda, hot chocolate and coffee What employees say: “The owners truly do appreciate all their employees and do their best to show us that. They have our backs and make sure we are taken care of. I feel comfortable going to any of the upper management, my manager or the owners if I have a problem or concern. I know they will listen and handle the issue in a fair and understanding way.” TOP MIDSIZE COMPANIES HandStands Goldstar Club Colors Buyer, LLC City Paper Company | JUNE 2018 | 35