PPB March 2020

pair decided to test the waters in the promotional products industry—the ski business, Tami says, is “very seasonal and small compared to other industries”—and almost immediately, “the response was overwhelming.” This is when they decided to start Foxyware, a company dedicated to women’s sparkle products. Foxyware has since grown exponentially to include an entire product line of custom rhinestone and sequin transfers and apparel, along with rhinestone and sequin accessories. Vegas Golf is not only a product, but an interactive “on- the-course” gambling game developed by Wayne Jr. and his dad during their annual father- son trips to Las Vegas some 20 years ago. Golfing, gambling and poker were three activities they enjoyed doing together, and after Wayne Sr. moved out West, they would meet once a year in Las Vegas to do just that. During one of those trips, Wayne Sr. and Wayne Jr. were playing golf andmaking wagers using casino chips collected from a poker game the night before, which involved betting on who would par or birdie Whenever Wayne Cimperman exhibits at trade shows, he brings a unique and upbeat energy to the show floor with his eye-catching sequin blazers and money suit, shown, which have come to be synonymous with Foxyware/Vegas Golf’s trade- show presence. About Foxyware/ Vegas Golf Founding date: 2000 Principals: Tami and Wayne Cimperman Number of orders filled per month: 300 Most popular items: Rhinestone emblazoned tumblers and rhinestone/ sequin transfers and accessories | MARCH 2020 | 103 CONNECT