The Promotional Industry Creates Jobs!

Did you know that the promotional products industry has a positive impact on the U.S. 

economy and contributes by creating jobs? 

Nationally, the promotional products industry is a $20+ billion industry with more than 

33,700 businesses—96 percent of which are small businesses—and almost 500,000 

promotional products professionals.

Here in NC the total distributor sales revenue for 2014-2105 was $340.24 million and 

manufacturers of promotional goods $128.25 million. There were 802 promotional products 

companies creating 5,988 industry jobs and 98% of these businesses are considered Small Business. 

Our industry thrives because promotional products are imprinted items that:

• educate
• recruit
• highlight safety awareness
• support worthy causes
• encourage healthy living & lifestyle choices
• recognize and reward employee achievements and inspire action
• celebrate milestones
• reinforce critical messages
• They are even used when legislation is signed, think about it......

Promotional Products are positively impacting our economy, and Promotional Partners celebrates 9 years in this industry this month as a local and national provider to our clients.