Although Mike DePree of Moorhead, Minnesota, officially began his sales career with American in 1996, the roots of his involvement go back to 1982 when American Business Forms (now American Solutions for Business) was only a year old. Mike’s dad, Dusty DePree, worked in the printing industry and eventually formed his own business that he... Continue Reading →
American Solutions for Business continues to celebrate our 100% employee ownership structure. Here are three more employee-owners who are achieving their goals with the freedom that ownership provides! Greg Guyette - I have been an employee-owner at American Solutions for Business for three years. Having the independence and autonomy afforded to the American team,... Continue Reading →
Chip Brady I’ve been a part of American for a little over 5 years. In my career, I’ve worked for publicly-held companies and those owned by private equity firms. Being a part of an employee-owned company is a complete game-change. Not only do I feel a deeper stake in my client relationships, it’s also great... Continue Reading →
American Solutions for Business will now offer popular brand North Face as part of our apparel selection! Choose from several styles, colors and fits for a high-end, quality look. Not only does The North Face offer some of the best technology in thermal wear, but the retail name will enhance your organization's branding and ROI.... Continue Reading →
American Solutions for Business is excited to announce that our sales associate, Kim Hamlin, has been appointed to the UMAPP (Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Products) board! As the Distributor Director, her role is to serve as the voice for the distributor members. She will help lead UMAPP to better support its distributor members, engage... Continue Reading →
The KAPSTON™ Pierce 19″ Foldable Carry On is an exclusive design featuring two tone polyester, plenty of space, and durable, elegant functionality. Best of all, storing your luggage is not an issue – just fold it together and slide under your bed or dresser! Just watch how practical this piece is.
The KAPSTON™ Stratford Business Briefcase is another exclusive design featuring multiple pockets and a carry-on laptop sleeve for convenient travelling. Elegant and super durable – this one will stand up to any road warrior’s travel schedule.
Styles informed by athleisure and sports continue to gain in popularity as well. The 62402 adidas® Medium Rolling Duffel is the perfect example of a strong sports brand lending itself to travel and leisure. With wheels and a pull handle, this spacious bag is the perfect bag for broad audience.
As the economy improves, so does luggage sales in the consumer marketplace. There has been growth in sales of travel bags, owing to the increasing consumer interest in travelling and experiences. Overall, bags and luggage grew by 5% in current value terms in 2017, to reach USD33.0 billion.*
Luggage trends continue to evolve – fabrics get sturdier and more durable, lightweight and compact designs are highly desirable both while on the road and for between-trip storage. Super high-function construction that makes it easy to get through security reigns supreme. When looking for just the right piece to order for your sales force or executive team, or if you are planning a corporate gift or incentive program, look to BIC Graphic.
The KAPSTON™ Pierce 19″ Foldable Carry On is an exclusive design featuring two tone polyester, plenty of space, and durable, elegant functionality. Best of all, storing your luggage is not…
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While plastic and stainless steel is often the go-to for on-the-go drinkware, glass pieces have begun to rise to the top. It's not just a fluke - here are the reasons a glass bottle may be right for your program: High Perceived Value - glass drinkware is often heavy, resulting in a greater perceived value... Continue Reading →
Since 2001, American Solutions for Business has been an employee-owned company. This means that hundreds of our employees benefit from working for an organization that values its employee owners and helps them reach their personal and professional goals. Here's what some of our owners have to say: Greg Nelson Hey! My name is Greg and... Continue Reading →
Social activism and fundraising for a cause is an increasingly important part of a company culture. The 2014 Millennial Impact Report, supported by the Case Foundation, showed that a company’s involvement with cause-related opportunities 
influenced all stages of employment — from a millennial’s decision whether or not to accept a job (more than 55 percent said they were persuaded to say yes after cause work was discussed during an interview), to whether or not they planned to stay at a job (20 percent said belief in the company’s mission and purpose would be the most important reason for staying).
Looking for some out of the box thinking for your next awareness program geared to an office or corporate setting? Think about what employees use everyday and let it carry your awareness message!
BIC(R) Digital Widebody(R) Design Grip (DCWBDG) – With a wide profile design and Awareness Ribbon molded into the grip…
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SITUATION Our customer operates an inspirational organization that provides educational travel experiences to children and professionals alike. They were looking for products that could capture the interest of their unique participants, while growing the brand awareness of the organization. The customer also needed a way to streamline the sale and distribution of these products.... Continue Reading →
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