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Goal-setting is important for every company or organization in every stage of business, regardless of size. If you are not setting goals for yourself, your company and your employees (if you have them), it is easy to become stagnant in your business, and stagnancy is often the beginning stage of…

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51 Vernon employees packaged 21,168 meals in just 1.75 hours this holiday season to help in the fight against hunger. Meals from the Heartland is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers from businesses, schools, churches, community organizations and beyond who package meals for delivery to malnourished people in Iowa,…

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Chris Vernon was recently recognized among the Counselor’s Power 50, the annual ranking of the most powerful executives in the promotional products industry. Vernon ranks at #42 on the Power 50, making this the 13th consecutive year he has made this prestigious list. He is the only Iowan represented on…

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Corporate gift giving is serious business. As part of a well-designed program, giving the right gift can help establish or enhance customer relationships and become a cost-effective means of recognizing or rewarding people and activities that help your business. Research shows that the majority of business gifts are given to…

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The Vernon Company is pleased to announce that Stephanie Conklin has been named a service super hero by PPAI, the promotional product industry’s primary association. PPAI’s PPB Magazine annually recognizes the industry’s top customer service individuals. Conklin, a longtime Newton resident, was named one of fourteen superheroes for 2018.  …

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  No matter what industry you’re in, it’s likely that the successful marketing strategies you used just a few years ago aren’t generating the results you want in today’s ever-changing business setting. Here are five ways you can ensure that your marketing efforts keep you moving in the right direction.…

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