Engaged in the Community

Community Engagement

From concept to inception the culture of Promotional Partners has been to be part of the fabric of our local community, intertwined with the areas that represent the life long passions of our ownership. At the core of our company's community involvement are pursuits in education and community outreach. Each month our owner Olivia accumulates over 25 hours of community engagement serving on numerous boards and in leadership capacities in the area. Her passion for education is evident in our vibrant internship program, hosting students at the secondary and post secondary level. When applicable donations our company provides often offer our marketing expertise via products that will increase the brand awareness.

Community Projects and Donations

Apex Chamber Golf TournamentApex Chamber of Commerce Book Bag Bonanza- since 2010Apex High School DECA projects

Peak City Gala of Hope- 2012Pretty in Pink Charity Auction- 2013

Apex Jazz Festival- 2011-2013Apex Police Department’s Torch Run Golf Tournament Apex Kiwanis Club – Shamrock Scramble- 2009, 2010Apex Police Christmas with Cop- 2012American Marketing Association- Methodist University- 2013Halle Christmas Tree Project for Western Wake Crisis Ministry- since 2009Hit it Far for Kirby- 2009-2012ImagifriendsLife Experiences Annual Golf Tournament and Auction- since 2010Life Experiences- Apex Rotary since 2009

Community Projects and Donations

Make a Wish FoundationMethodist University- Annual Athletic Department Golf- 2011-2013MPS Society- since 2012National Fire Safety Council, Inc.- 2014Tournament National MPS Society Ogden Elite Football Camp- 2013Peak City Gala of HopeTriangle Flight Basketball- 2012Triangle Flight of Honor- 2010, 2011Wake County Autism Society- 2011, 2012Wake Christian Academy- 2013Western Wake Crisis Ministry- since 2010

Educational Development

Apex Business Alliance

•Speaking

•Career Fairs

•Job Shadowing

Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)

•Providing internships

•Participates in internships, mocks interviews and other activities

•WCPSS AOIT Video

Green Hope High School Business Alliance

•Speaker

•Career Fair

•Job Shadowing

•Internships

•Intern Nicole Kendall wrote the article for the Greater Raleigh Chamber Guide about the town of Apex for the edition.

Volunteer Organizations

Apex High School AOIT Board Member-2011-present

Apex Chamber of Commerce Ambassador-2009-2011

Apex Chamber of Commerce Board Member-2011-2014

Apex Chamber Education Committee Chair- 2011-2013

Apex Rotary Club-2009-presentVocational CommitteePresident Elect 2012-2013President 2013-2014

Apex Festival Commission 2011-2012Downtown Business Association Representative

ADBA- Apex Downtown Business AssociationVice President 2011President 2012

Green Hope Business Alliance- 2006-2014

Industry Memberships

Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) since 2007

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) since 2007

Apex Jazz Festival-2011-2013. “In 2013, I handle marketing and promotions for the 2013 Apex Jazz Festival. I work with Olivia to put marketing products together for the event, including coasters, mugs, shirts, and related items. Not only does she know her business very well, she provides excellent products, and is 100% reliable and responsive to every single phone or email communication. I never have a question as to where we are at on anything. She makes the process seamless. Her customer service is superior.”

- Karen – Trusted Treasures

Testimonial

Testimonial

“Olivia and Promotional Partners have been a tremendous resource to Wake County public schools and Apex high school. Olivia is a consummate professional who never says no to a school that needs her help or expertise. Olivia is often at Apex High School mentoring, helping with mock interviews or attending business alliance and advisory board meetings. Promotional Partners is a strong supporter of the school's Academy of Information Technology and DECA programs. She regularly hosts interns and donates to charitable causes that our DECA students hold.”– John- Apex Academy of Information Technology -AOIT Director

Testimonial

“Apex was voted 9th best place to live in 2013 by Money Magazine! Here is a video clip from local businesses such as Promotional Partners, commenting May 2013 about what makes Apex such a great place to own and operate a business. We appreciate companies like Promotional Partners that help in our efforts to assist local companies and non-profits alike. One such non-profit relies on Hastings Farm Supply to supply shirts for a fundraiser. Without the support of Olivia and Promotional Partners, we would be unable to guarantee an on time delivery of a much needed product.” – Past President of the Apex Chamber Jeff Hastings

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“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Olivia in a number of capacities. We've been on the same team as Ambassadors with the Apex Chamber of Commerce and on the Apex PeakFest committee. Olivia is very community oriented. If there is a local event, Olivia has

probably been involved in its success.” - Lisa- Kraft Family YMCA