PPAI Magazine September 2026

40 • SEPTEMBER 2026 • Must Read | Greatest Companies to Work For Maple Ridge Farms PPAI 114165, Professional Gold Category: Supplier Headquarters: Mosinee, Wisconsin Top Executive: Tom Riordan Employees: 23 Website: mapleridge.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Work/life balance, proper training and tools, growth experience What Employees Say: “Working for this company has been a fun and rewarding experience. I’ve enjoyed working with a great team, being creative, and helping bring new ideas and projects to life. Every day is a little different, which keeps things interesting, and I like being part of a company that values teamwork and customer relationships.” Mid-America Merchandising PPAI 102357, Professional Gold Category: Distributor Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri Top Executive: Lisa Klein Employees: 15 Website: mmipromo.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Confidence in leadership, work/life balance, efficiency and excellence What Employees Say: “It’s a great place to work. I enjoy my co-workers and boss and felt confident many, many years ago when I started here that I would be able to succeed in starting a new role here. It’s been a great many years of working at MMI! I have recently changed ownership to someone that worked there for many years, and the transition has been flawless.” Perfect Promotions PPAI 293619, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Lees Summit, Missouri Top Executive: Joan Charbonneau Employees: 16 Website: perfectpromoproducts.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Confidence in leadership, open to new ideas, growth experience What Employees Say: “Working for this company is like no other. The environment is a key part of success. Work ethic, employee moral, and leadership are all at the highest of standards. We all mesh together so well, and I enjoy coming to work everyday. We all genuinely care about each other. We root for each other’s success. I love this place and the people.” Maple Ridge Farms Mid-America Merchandising Perfect Promotions

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