Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: While five core values serve as the bedrock for TK Promotions (asi/341067) – collaboration, respect, commitment, drive and service – there’s a common quality that unites them all: relationships. “TK Promotions focuses a lot of effort on building a culture that values relationships,” says CEO Todd Mawyer, who founded the distributor 16 years ago. “Our core values guide us on who to hire and how to evaluate each team member to ensure a positive and productive work environment.

Mawyer credits the people of TK Promotions for defining the company culture. While the company allows for a flexible work schedule for those who need it, the team is fully in the office and embraces it. “We all enjoy what we do, we enjoy working together, and enjoy our clients,” Mawyer says.

Top Benefits & Perks: TK Promotions works with three local community service organizations and is proud of its passion for giving back. To liven up the week, the team holds a Third Thirsty Thursday and gathers at 3:30 in the office kitchen for a happy hour and hang out. “We also have a killer snack cabinet in the office,” says Mawyer, “which employees rave about.”