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MADE IN KANSAS – GIVING THE GIFT OF COMMUNITY By Liz Stevens, writer, KSAE Magazine
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he holidays are just around the corner, and so is a new year of organization programs, initiatives and (hopefully in-person) events. To offer a leg up to organizations looking for thoughtful holiday business gifts, and for year-round options for thank-you tokens, incentives, rewards, awards and swag bag content, KSAE Magazine is highlighting a quartet of companies offering “made in Kansas” products, confections, food and wine. If delicious chocolates fit the bill or handcrafted cheese made from the milk of Kansas dairy cows sounds like a winner, look no further. Maybe a selection of wines from Kansas vineyards will hit the spot, or if personalized, etched glass mugs, pitchers or glasses are just the ticket, read on. KSAE members can shop these Kansas entrepreneurs’ websites for gift boxes, customized products and gift packs, gift baskets, assortments and party platters.
Glass Decorators
Glass Decorators, founded in 1985 and located in Lindsborg, Kansas, is owned by Corey Peterson, former president of KSAE (2008). Peterson’s company offers a wide selection of glassware, including coffee mugs, beer glasses, wine glasses, cocktail glasses, shot glasses, water glasses, carafes and pitchers, all of which can be decorated with high quality etching. The etched image – text or a company logo – is created with a sandblasting technique that produces a clean, crisp and permanent design.
“A common gift idea is a pitcher/ carafe and drinking glasses to promote the company in their own conference room.” Rather than having standard gift packages, Glass Decorators works with customers to design individualized packages. “A common gift idea is a pitcher/carafe and drinking glasses to promote the company in their own conference room,” said Peterson. “Employees often surprise their partners with this type of gift.” Glass Decorators specializes in glassware, said Peterson, “but we also can brand or personalize awards and items like glass ornaments. We take pride in our personalization capabilities and will personalize anywhere from one to hundreds of items.”
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Glass Decorators in Lindsborg specializes in glassware that can be decorated with high quality etching.
Peterson noted that his company offers items that are popular as business gifts. “Many customers have had their company logos etched on coffee mugs, ale glasses, wine glasses or cocktail glasses,” he said. “We do special event glasses to commemorate an event or for special recognitions. Our deep etching technique sets us apart from other, larger merchandising/marketing companies.” Glass Decorators can convert most company logos into an etchable format and can add text in an endless variety of fonts. For more information, visit www.glassdecorators.com or call 800.779.3344.
Alma Creamery
Alma Creamery, founded in 1946, is located in Alma, Kansas, and features cheeses made by hand with milk from a local Kansas dairy. The company produces handmade jack and cheddar cheeses, and offers a variety of additional “made in Kansas” edibles, including beef jerky, flavored popcorn, bread mixes, sausages, cookies, preserves and jelly, salsa and mustard. continued on page 20
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