PPAI Magazine September 2024

Greatest Companies To Work For | Must Read Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple (PPAI 134589, Standard-Plus) Category: Distributor Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana Top Executive: Jan Lorenzano Employees: 10 Website: bright-ideas.org Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, fair pay, appreciation by management, good communication, confidence in leadership, open to new ideas, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics What Employees Say: Bright Ideas is hands-down the best company I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of in my professional career. The team atmosphere, informed leadership and ability to be flexible while succeeding makes working here an easy “yes” in my book. With Jan as our leader, we are all recognized for a job well done, encouraged to succeed and assistance to help get something done. CE Competitive Edge (PPAI 103776, Professional-Silver) Category: Distributor Headquarters: Saint Joseph, Michigan Top Executive: Mary Jo Tomasini Employees: 23 Website: ce-promo.net Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in the future, work/life balance, appreciation by management, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership, high NPS score, growth experience, motivation to succeed, strong values and ethics What Employees Say: Competitive Edge is giving me everything I would look for in a place to work. Professional leadership is very important to me. You want to work for a company that cares for all their employees, keeps their word and treats them with respect. If issues arise – and they will – they are addressed and dealt with, not brushed away. This keeps morale high and encourages staff to keep working as a team. City Apparel + Merch (PPAI 242048, Professional-Silver) Category: Distributor Headquarters: Findlay,, Ohio Top Executive: Andrea Kramer Employees: 16 Website: cityapparel.net Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, strong values and ethics What Employees Say: Working for City Apparel + Merch has been an amazing experience. It truly feels like being part of a family. Even though we’re a small company, we’re mighty in what we do. Everyone here feels heard and seen, and it’s clear that the well-being of our families is a priority. The flexibility we have is incredible, and our president is simply the best you could ever ask for. Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple CE Competitive Edge LLC City Apparel + Merch PPAI • SEPTEMBER 2024 • 35

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