EAGAN, MN (May 14, 2024) Storm Creek (ASI #89879/ PPAI #438091), a leading supplier of sustainable lifestyle apparel, is proud to announce that it has been named to the PPAI 100 list for 2024. Extensively research and objectively scores, PPAI 100 is the highest recognition Promotional Products International bestows on its members. The prestigious list ranks 100 exemplary suppliers in the industry. This recognition underscores Storm Creek’s commitment to excellence and innovation within the promotional products industry.
The PPAI 100 ranking, and the company’s place in it, is based on several factors. Revenue is a key facet of the scoring, but other aspects of organizational excellence are also considered, including business growth over time, corporate social responsibility, technology practices, the strengths of its workforce, employee engagement, and industry faith.
“The companies that have earned PPAI 100 are trailblazers. And not just for our industry,” says Josh Ellis, PPAI Media’s publisher and editor-in-chief. “They represent the state-of-the-art in business leadership, practices, and philosophy. PPAI 100 is a holistic approach to viewing business performance – the companies it elevates earned their ranking through careful consideration of every aspect of their organization – and represents true leadership. PPAI is proud of all the companies recognized and of what they say about our industry.”
“It’s really thrilling – and such an honor – to be recognized on this list in our first year applying.” Says Storm Creek CEO, Teresa Fudenberg. “As a smaller organization, Storm Creek may not rank in the top tier for promo industry revenue, but our growth trajectory and innovative practices are certainly top tier. It’s great to see those things recognized.”
About PPAI
Promotional Products Association International is the world’s largest and longest-serving international not-for-profit promotional products association with a 120-year history of serving a membership, that has grown to more than 15,000 corporate members, and advocating for the $26+ billion promotional products industry with its more than 33,700 businesses and more than 500,000 professionals. For more information https://ppai.org.
About Storm Creek
Storm Creek produces high-quality outdoor and lifestyle apparel to retailers and promotional products distributors throughout North America. Every style in the 2024 Everyday Eco catalog is eco-made using upcycled materials, sustainable practices, water conservation, and no harmful chemicals. All factory partners are certified by the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production and Business Social Compliance Initiative programs to meet incredibly high standards required by the world’s top apparel brands. Storm Creek is a WBENC-certified woman-owned business, aimed at giving back for the greater good. The company is a 1% for the Planet partner and a Minnesota Keystone Program member, with a goal of donating $5 million to charity by 2030.
