Jeffrey Mosher talks with Karen Scarpino, President of one of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2018, Green Giftz of Grand Rapids, MI

Green Giftz, Grand Rapids, MI

Established in 1992 by Karen Scarpino, Green Giftz is the premiere branded merchandise agency in West Michigan serving an international client base. Green Giftz is a certified “Woman Owned” business by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The family owned business specializes in high-quality, high-design and eco-friendly branded merchandise. Their niche provides a service to clients they cannot find anywhere else. Green Giftz continues to expand the branded merchandise programs for clients like Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, Chrysler, Stiles and many more.

By repurposing scrap fabrics, wood, banners and metals to create beautiful branded merchandise pieces including bags, awards, padfolios and more, Green Giftz continues to set themselves apart from big name companies like 4Imprint. Their line of custom products, including felt totes and wooden phone holders, are designed by Karen Scarpino herself. These products are exclusive to Green Giftz and cannot be found within the Promotional Product industry.

Green Giftz is setting up for growth in 2018 with the purchase of their own commercial office space in 2017 and three new hires in the first quarter of 2018.

Karen Scarpino, President
Founded in 1992; current leadership since 1992
Primary business: Branded Merchandise
Sites in Michigan: 1 – Grand Rapids
Full-time equivalent employees in 2017: 7

Company website: www.greengiftz.com 

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