Community, Education and Our Future

Sometimes it isn’t about the name tags. Sometimes, it’s just about helping our community.

Every year, as part of our way of celebrating the holidays, Coller Industries looks at how we can give back to our community. In the past we have given to different organizations and foundations, such as the Alaska Whale Foundation, to aid in their efforts. But, every year we always give to the Granite Education Foundation. This tradition of giving has been going on for nearly ten years.

To date, we have given over $57,000 to this fantastic foundation.

Coller Industries received a thank you letter from the Granite Education Foundation. The letter is from Brent Severe, CEO of the Granite Education Foundation. It reads as follows:

“Thank you for investing in futures through your generous donation to the Granite Education Foundation for programs in Granite School District. Because of you, more students can pursue an education in an environment that cultivates excellence. Your generosity creates possibilities, and your kindness nurtures engaged learning which will enrich education opportunities for our youth.”

While it isn’t about the money, it is about helping. We value education here at Coller Industries. And we want to make sure that everyone gets the education they need; this includes family, friends and neighbors alike.

The letter also states, “The Granite Education Foundation has been established to supplement the excellent programs in Granite District’s schools, to help provide the highest classroom opportunities for each child, and for teacher excellence awards. Know that you are helping dreams come true.”

The Coller family and their employees take pride in knowing we have reached out to our surrounding community. We will continue to do so in the hopes that we are helping our friends and neighbors. And we are also aiding in the education and celebration of our children.

As Gary Coller, President of Coller Industries, says, “(Donations make) us more responsible in the community. And hopefully, our customers appreciate when they see that we give back.”

From product donations to monetary help, the time we spend investing in education, our children and our community means a great deal to us.

Giving More Than Name Tags

The season of giving is in the air, and so are name tags!

With this being the season for giving, Coller Industries enjoys stretching out a helping hand. And while we donate our time and products all year round, this season is especially important. Giving and gratefulness go hand in hand! So we would like to express this gratuity. So, thank you to all of the organizations to which we provide donations, and Circles of Salt Lake is no exception.

Circles of Salt Lake, as part of Circles USA, “believes no one should live in poverty. We believe strongly the responsibility for both poverty and prosperity rests not only in the hands of individuals, but also with societies, institutions, and communities. Our mission is to inspire and equip families and communities to thrive and resolve poverty.”

Ryan Gregersen, Coach and Program Coordinator at Circles Salt Lake, says, “Circles is a national initiative, new to Salt Lake. And we are excited to serve our community.”

With being the go-to specialist for all personal identification needs, Coller Industries enjoys donating name tags and other custom items. These items go to those who reach out to their communities. Part of our community of caring means that we also give back to the community.

We provided Circles with Full Color Name Tags.

We print on a polar white plastic to make our thermal transfer process boost and brighten every color. This process will make your images and logos print in crisp, bright full color.

“Thank you for the donation of name tags!” exclaimed Gregersen. “These have been incredibly useful as we are just getting off the ground with our Salt Lake office, and are beginning to grow awareness about Circles in our community. In just the few days we’ve had the name tags, we’ve worn them to (several) conferences. They have helped in starting conversations about our organization. And this has led to building partnerships with community agencies, finding participants for our program, and recruiting volunteers.”

Whether it is name tags, personalized ribbons or lanyards, Coller Industries strives to show our gratuity through seasonal and year-round giving! And, we hope that all of our customers have a happy holiday season.

4 Unique Holiday Signs for Your Office or Home

Adorn your house or workspace with custom signs that reflect your personality. The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time to put up the decorations. Why not add custom holiday signs to your collection?

Signs are a great way to show holiday cheer in your home and workplace. And, customizing them allows you to express your personality. For businesses, custom signs can convey work hours and wish customers happy holidays. However you choose to use them, the quality of these custom signs makes them eye-catching and durable.

Here are four types of holiday signs to customize for business or personal use.

Holiday Office Signs

Let your customers know when you are closed for the holidays with a custom office sign. Signs may also promote your business’s holiday and after holiday discounts.

Holiday Wishes

Wish people happy holidays from your company or family. Customers and neighbors will appreciate your season’s greetings displayed on your door or window sill.

Funny Holiday Signs

Everyone loves a good laugh. Decorate your home or office with fun custom signs like “Elves Wanted,” “Santa’s Workshop” or “This house is under elf surveillance.”

Favorite Quotes

Have a favorite Christmas movie or carol? Customize a sign to display your favorite movie quote or song lyric and add that personal touch to your holiday decor.

Have fun creating your holiday signs!

Custom signs come in your choice of size, color, font and design. Additional options include round or square corners, border or no border. For hanging, order signs with pre-drilled holes for screws, or pick from several adhesives to have attached on the back. Hang custom signs from the walls of your home or office, or display them in the window. Attach a sign to a Christmas wreath using two Swivel Bulldog Clips on the back.

The best part about custom signs is that they are large enough for you to say whatever you want so that you can express your love for the holidays in your own way.

3 Reasons Name Blocks Make Perfect Gifts

Give the gift of name blocks as home decor or corporate gifts.

Know someone who is difficult to find a present for? Name blocks such as executive desk wedges and acrylic desk blocks are perfect solutions. Everyone loves to see their name on something, whether it’s your boss, an old friend or family member. And, many people love displaying famous quotes or motivational messages as interior decor. In other words, desk wedges and blocks make great gifts for just about anyone.

Whether used for personal identification or interior decor, desk blocks and wedges add charm to any home or office.

Here are three reasons why name blocks make excellent gifts for your friends, family and colleagues.

They are VERSITILE.

It’s easy to customize your name blocks to suit any purpose. These quality name blocks can be used as elegant name plates, decorations, promotional tools or tokens of affection. Use one or two lines of text to express love and appreciation for a special person. Add your company logo to turn these products into corporate gifts for your associates. Have your name and title engraved to make a name plate, or personalize with your favorite saying to create home decor. The possibilities are limitless!

They are BEAUTIFUL.

Professional custom engraving and quality materials make desk wedges pleasing to the eye. The solid wood has a beautiful finish, and the metal plate has a shiny surface that accents the laser engraving. Acrylic desk blocks look stylish and modern with color filling in the engraved text. The beauty of these name blocks will make any recipient more than happy to display them on their desk or in their home.

They are PERSONAL.

A personalized gift makes people feel special. Having a desk wedge for their office gives people a sense of pride in themselves and their jobs. For corporate gifting, giving colleagues a desk block with their name and title on it shows you value their contribution to the company. Name blocks with quotes, sayings or expressions of love for friends or family are unique gifts that will last a lifetime.

Executive Desk Wedge

Executive desk wedges come in different materials and sizes. The metal plate is fully customizable with your choice of color and finish. Customize one or two lines of text and an optional logo which are laser engraved into the metal plate. We offer to gift wrap your desk wedge for you so that you only need to worry about giving it to your boss, employee or friend.

Acrylic Desk Block

Crystalline acrylic desk blocks make beautiful identification products for your colleagues or friends. The clear, inch-think name blocks come with an optional black backing that makes the engraved text stand out. Select whether the text is laser engraved on the front or the back. Front engraving may include white, gold or silver color filling. With lots of font options, customize one or two lines of text however you want. Desk blocks may also include a logo or an image.

If you have any questions about our executive desk wedges, acrylic blocks or other products, please call us at (800) 272-5729. We wish you happy holiday shopping!

How to Use Name Tags at Your Christmas Party

Liven up your office Christmas party using name tags. The holidays are here again, and that means it is time to plan your office Christmas party. Each year you look for ways to make your Christmas party different or better than last year’s. That means changing the food, gifts, decorations or activities. Name tags are versatile products that can enhance a company’s celebrations in many ways.

Green table placement name tag for a Christmas party.

Here are three ways name tags can add variety to your corporate Christmas party and bring more holiday cheer to you and your colleagues.

Dining

Placement name tags add class to your dining room table. Each employee’s name is laser engraved into a metal or plastic name tag, in an elegant font of your choice.

Serving wine or cocktails at your event? Wine tags help distinguish one person’s glass from another. Party attendees attach a tag with their name engraved on it to the bottom of their wine or cocktail glasses so they can easily find them again. Name tags also serve as labels for a banquet table or potluck so attendees know which food is what.

Games

Exchanging white elephant gifts at your Christmas party? Name tags make it easy to draw a person’s name to see who gets to choose a gift first. And unlike with paper strips, you won’t have to rewrite their names again next year.

If you want to have a different activity this year, there are several games you and your coworkers can play with blank name tags. Have each person draw a picture of something that represents them. Then, have everyone guess which picture belongs to whom. Or, write a question on each blank tag and give it to each person to pin on their shirt. Everyone then has to answer the question pinned on the person they’re talking to while they socialize. Be careful which markers you use as some markers may be permanent.

Gifts

Name tags make classy gifts, and having every employee wear a name tag that includes your business logo creates company unity and solidifies branding. You may choose the color, font and fastener for your name tags. And, you decide whether to have an employee’s name engraved or leave the name tag blank.

Already bought your employees Christmas presents for this year? A beautiful gift tag will make them feel extra special. Tape a name tag to a wrapped present or attach it to a gift bag. Ribbons make great gift tags as well.

However you choose to celebrate the holidays, name tags and badge ribbons can enhance your office Christmas party experience.

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