Greatest Companies | Must Read AIA Corp. PPAI 101364, D12 Category: Distributor Headquarters: Appleton, Wisconsin Founded: 1980 Top Executive: Nancy Schmidt, CEO Employees: 74 Website: aiacommunity.com Survey Results: Efficient operations, good benefits, confidence in the future, tools and training provided, employees recommend working here What employees say: “AIA has done a great job navigating all the changes that the industry has endured with the pandemic. As we transition back to a ‘normal’ life, post-pandemic, AIA has continued to offer flexibility for and trust in the employees. There are things that could be improved, but that is the same with every company and every individual. I feel happy walking into the office. I don’t hesitate to log in to work. I truly enjoy being here.” Black Forest PPAI 111489, S5 Category: Supplier Headquarters: Owatonna, Minnesota Founded: 1984 Top Executive: Joe Effertz, president Employees: 28 Website: blackforestltd.com Survey Results: Efficient operations, good pay and benefits, motivates employees to do their best work, training and tools provided What employees say: “Black Forest has been life-changing for me. The amount of support I have to take care of my family is amazing. I was given this role without any college or previous training and was given all the tools I needed to succeed. I feel very confident in my job and am given so many opportunities to grow and share my own ideas.” Blink Marketing PPAI 242202, D7 Category: Distributor Headquarters: Franklin, Tennessee Founded: 2002 Top Executive: Doug Roach, owner and president Employees: 35 Website: blinkmarketing.com Survey Results: Strong values and ethics, motivation to succeed, fair pay, tools and training provided, praise for job well done What employees say: “I have not been with this company for very long; however, I can see with confidence that this is my favorite job I have ever had. The community that is fostered here is amazing. I feel like I can talk to all my co-workers and address issues that I face with leadership. They are always willing to listen and to talk, and they are always open to ideas that we may have to improve our efficiency.” Recognize | Motivate | Reward TOP MIDSIZE COMPANIES (26-75 employees) AIA Corp. Black Forest Blink Marketing PPAI • JULY 2023 • 79
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