Branding With Purpose
WHAT IS YOUR
IMPACT?
Making a Statement Diversity enhances creativity. Our passion to support diverse and inclusive makers results in empowering solutions. As our world grows and changes, we aim to brand with intention and connect you to global communities.
Let’s tell a story of the future, together.
MEET THE
CHARGED UP Jerry Jen took the power into his own hands when he established his business in 1990. With over 30 years of experience, Jerry and his team’s success as a tech company helped pave the way for other Asian-owned businesses to expand and grow.
MAKERS YOUR GIFT FOCUSES ON MERCHANDISE THAT INSPIRES.
ASIAN-OWNED BE THE CHANGE Anya White-Brown hand pours soy wax candles with eco-friendly wicks and clever artwork. A percentage of the sales of her “Be The Change'' candle is donated to Black Lives Matter & other black organizations. WOMAN-OWNED & BLACK-OWNED
TOGETHER Rachel Halpern was volunteering in various non profit organizations, assisting them with their branding needs, which led to the start of her company. As a woman leader, her advice is that if you always put your heart into something and persist with strength, understanding, and truth, you will succeed no matter what! WOMAN-OWNED
CURATED & INSPIRED Every sticker has a role to play and Christen Carter and her team have produced more than 50 million buttons and stickers for bands, artists, political campaigns, nonprofits and more. WOMAN-OWNED
SWEET INFLUENCE Jean Thompson became Seattle Chocolate's CEO in 2002. The premium chocolates are made with all-natural ingredients and Rainforest Alliance Certified™ cocoa. WOMAN-OWNED
CRITERIA TREND TRACKING
Our team knows the scoop on what’s trending. With access to 80% of the retail market, our team is versed on the best ways to make your brand shine on the latest and greatest of products.
JNI’s mission is to actively offer opportunities to diverse suppliers, while ensuring we receive the highest quality of products and services. Our Supplier Diversity Initiative is established on the principles of fair and equitable business practices and social responsibility. We actively seek the following as a Tier 1 (direct) or as a Tier 2 (indirect) supplier: • • • •
CONNECTING WITH CREATORS
Our team thoughtfully sources diverse suppliers and curators by attending tradeshows, following different social media channels, visiting factories, and establishing meaningful partnerships.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Business Enterprise
Our primary objectives are: • Actively seeking businesses who are certified as MBE, WBE, DVBE, LGBT. • Inclusion of certified MBE, WBE, DVBE, LGBT in our procurement efforts. • Supporting organizations that promote or certify MBE, WBE, DVBE, LGBT Business Enterprises.
POWER Here is a curated collection of merchandise from our minority-owned partners. Work with your Branding Consultant for additional products with purpose.
VEGAN SOY CANDLE BLACK-OWNED
BUBBLE BATH WOMEN-OWNED
TOTE BAG MINORITY-OWNED
LIP BALM BLACK-OWNED
SPECIALTY TEA BLACK-OWNED EARTH TRAVEL MUG WOMEN-OWNED
DOPP BAG WOMEN-OWNED
ECO WHEAT STRAW CHARGER MINORITY-OWNED
12 OZ MASON JAR CANDLE WOMEN-OWNED SHERPA FANNY PACK WOMEN-OWNED
HUMIDIFIER MINORITY-OWNED
IMPACT COFFEE TUMBLER MINORITY-OWNED
MYKONOS SLOTTED SPATULA MINORITY-OWNED
REUSABLE BAMBOO FLATWARE SET MINORITY-OWNED
LGBT SOCKS MINORITY-OWNED
MICROBURST JACKET WOMEN-OWNED
FLEECE BLANKET WOMEN-OWNED
SPORTS BOTTLE MINORITY-OWNED
WOOD COASTERS WOMEN-OWNED
It is our responsibility to put community first. Through our diverse supplier network, we are driven to reduce our impact on the environment, which in turn, improves our environment, and improves our community.
Our team incorporates our commitment to sustainability as we thoughtfully design packaging solutions using: • Packaging vendors that are Bcorp. • Diverse packaging vendors that focus on supporting community through give back programs. • Packaging that doubles as a shipping vehicle. • Recycled, reusable, and plastic-free packaging options. It’s a team effort! We design, you choose, and we create something better together.
SUSTAINABLE
THE POWER TO CREATE WITH
PURPOSE We’re committed to making your brand stand for what you believe in. We have the POWER to create with intention.
LET’S MAKE AN IMPACT, TOGETHER.
WHAT IS YOUR IMPACT? | BRAND WITH PURPOSE