American Solutions for Business (PPAI: 101656, D12), based in Minnesota since 1981, has been an employee-owned distributorship since 2000 and is a repeat honoree in PPAI’s Greatest Companies To Work For. ASB also ranks highly on PPAI’s #Online18 for its wide variety of social posts, including product spots, gift ideas, creative inspiration and charitable company news. The company’s community-building approach is also reflected in its summit events to build connections among affiliates and help them share the latest industry information and insights. ASB also promotes community service, social impact and sustainability, from a variety of eco-friendly products to its Partners For Progress program for vendors to encourage responsible, safe and sustainable sourcing.

Charles G. Brown founded APISource (PPAI 102261, D10), originally Charles G Brown, Inc., in 1965. From a starting focus on emblematic jewelry, it has grown to offer clients a wide range of services. Today, the Greenbelt, Maryland-based distributor supports its clients with branding consultation, branded merchandise and apparel, global sourcing, fulfillment and distribution, and ecommerce solutions.

In the past decade, Los Angeles-based BAMKO (PPAI 242148, D11) has seen its annual sales grow from approximately $20 million to more than $300 million, driven in part by the company’s expansion into Canada in 2020. Its focus on technology earned two PPAI Pyramid Awards for ecommerce websites, and in October, BAMKO rebranded its own website with a fresh look and logo to better reflect the company’s aesthetic and approach to helping brands grow their business through merchandise. The company has embraced remote work and creative employee engagement, earning recognition as a great place to work from PPAI and other organizations.