• SEPTEMBER 2026 • 33 Greatest Companies to Work For | Must Read Blue Dog Merch PPAI 358255, Standard Base Category: Distributor Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee Top Executive: Ryan Small Employees: 13 Website: bluedogmerch.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Open to new ideas, strong values and ethics, high NPS score What Employees Say: “Blue Dog Merch is a smaller company that allows for personalized care for our customers. We are able to work with management in a just in time approach for RUSH, or immediate responses to customers which is pivotal in growing our business, which in turn allows us to grow our own book of business and our own pay (via pay raises and/or bonuses).” Bradley + Company PPAI 304585, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Ferndale, Michigan Top Executive: Marci Taran Employees: 19 Website: thebradco.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, strong values and ethics, appreciation by management What Employees Say: “I truly enjoy working at the Bradley Company because of its positive, supportive culture. People genuinely encourage each other and recognize great work, especially during weekly meetings where achievements are celebrated in front of the team. Everyone is also given a voice-there are real opportunities to share ideas that benefit both coworkers and the company. It’s a respectful environment where feedback is constructive and never given in a negative or public way. Overall, it’s a great place to work, surrounded by people who want to see each other succeed.” Bright Ideas In Broad Ripple PPAI 134589, Standard Plus Category: Distributor Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana Top Executive: Jan Lorenzano Employees: 13 Website: bright-ideas.org Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in their futures, work/life balance, good communication What Employees Say: “I’d describe it as a really trusting and flexible work environment. Our boss gives us the freedom to manage our clients in a way that works best for us, without micromanaging, which makes a huge difference. There’s a lot of trust that we’ll do what needs to get done, and that kind of autonomy is rare. On top of that, the schedule is very flexible, so it’s easy to balance work with family and personal life.” Blue Dog Merch Bradley + Company Bright Ideas In Broad Ripple
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