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News & EventsNews | Press | Awards | Upcoming Events | Gift Show Schedule NewsFriday, August 14, 2009 Compendium Honored with Alfred P. Sloan Award for Workplace FlexibilityEarly in August, Compendium, Inc. received the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. The prestigious award is part of the national project on workplace effectiveness, When Work Works. The award is granted to companies that stand out by going above and beyond in using workplace flexibility to meet both employer and employee goals. All the winners of this award rank in the top 20%—the 80th percentile—of employers nationally in terms of flexible work programs, policies and culture. Compendium’s programs and office space are among the winning aspects of this award. Employees enjoy a fully stocked latte machine, twice monthly massages, and are encouraged to bring their dog to work. They also enjoy an unusual extended holiday vacation each December. Compendium’s office space is open, bright and colorful. The kitchen and common area include a pool table, a comfortable seating and meeting section, and a swing made out of a recycled skateboard. All of these elements help create personal and professional flexibility that enable employees to achieve balance in their lives and inspires them to do great work. “We are very proud to be on the cutting edge of creating a flexible work environment for our employees,” said Kobi Yamada, CEO. “We are honored to be recognized by When Work Works and the organizers of the Sloan Award. We want to thank the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle for sponsoring such a progressive award.” This award is one of many that the company has received. Most recently, Compendium was the recipient of the Corporate Citizenship Award presented by Puget Sound Business Journal. Compendium was also the winner of the City of Seattle Mayor’s Small Business Award, and is a multiple winner of Seattle Business Monthly’s Best Places to Work. Video Links: See our space here. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Compendium Wins Highest Honor at New York’s LOUIE Awards
Positively Green tops hundreds of New York, N.Y. Winners of the 21st Annual International Greeting Card Awards—the prestigious LOUIEs—were revealed May 18, 2009 during an evening gala in New York City. At the end of the evening Compendium’s Positively Green was announced the surprise winner over more than 800 other entries from publishing companies around the world. Sponsored by the Greeting Card Association, the LOUIEs recognize the “most outstanding greeting cards marketed in the U.S.” each year. But this marks the first year in the 21-year history of the event that a first-time entrant like Compendium has taken “Card of the Year.” In the greeting card industry, that’s the equivalent of a small, independent movie studio winning “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards. Positively Green may be purchased at hundreds of boutique and specialty gift shops throughout the U.S., as well as on line at www.live-inspired.com. Fresh new additions are regularly being made to the line. See the entire card line here. Read more about the awards at: Special supplement from Greetings Etc. Gifts & Decorative Accessories Friday, May 8, 2009 Compendium Earns “Corporate Citizenship” Honors“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.” That’s a thought from Alfred J. Balfour, a colleague of Winston Churchill’s—and it holds a lot of meaning for us here at Compendium. Recently, we were honored by the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Corporate Citizenship program for donating a significant portion of our profits to various causes in 2008. The program “highlights companies and their levels of philanthropy, and shines the spotlight on businesses that do well by doing good,” and we are so proud to be included among the honorees. On a rainy May afternoon, we headed to Bellevue for the awards ceremony that gave special recognition to the top three corporate philanthropists in Washington state in three categories: small, medium and large. In our small company category, we were ranked 11th in corporate giving alongside such notable philanthropic companies as Rainier Pacific Bank, Argosy Cruises, Canlis Restaurant, James Alan Salon and others. Congratulations to the top 3 large companies: Microsoft, Boeing, and KeyBank. And the 3 medium companies: Sterling Savings Bank, McKinstry Co., and HomeStreet Bank. In all, Compendium was able to give more than $56,000 in 2008 to organizations and nonprofits, with an additional $7,500 of in-kind giving. Here in Washington State our beneficiaries included Climate Solutions, First Tee of Seattle, PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society), FamilyWorks, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Cascade Land Conservancy. Thank you to all our customers for making it possible for us to give back. Thursday, April 23, 2009 Compendium Celebrates Earth Day at Marra FarmClick here to see what we were up to on Earth Day 2009! Tuesday, March 31, 2009 We’ve Been Named a 2008 LOUIE Award Finalist!!The LOUIE Awards are the greeting card industry’s Annual International Greeting Card competition. The competition drew over 800 entries from nearly 140 companies worldwide. Our specific finalist categories are: Friendship/Encouragement: Peacock Thank You: Fish Bowl Christmas/Holiday/Seasonal: Penguins We are in good company: other finalists include American Greetings, Madison Park Greetings, The Museum of Modern Art to name a few. Winners will be announced at the LOUIE celebration in New York during the National Stationery Show. Wish us luck! Find out more about the LOUIE awards here. Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Compendium Named Small Business of the YearCompendium is one of 10 small companies located in the city of Seattle recognized as a 2008 Mayor's Small Business Award winner. Employees were on hand for an evening reception on Sept. 11 at which a three-minute vdeo about Compendium was presented and senior management accepted the award in front of an estimated 500 people. These awards honor the diversity and excellence of Seattle's small businesses, and their contribution to the city's economic vitality and quality of life. Ten winners are selected each year on the basis of excellence in management, entrepreneurial spirit, customer service, and community involvement. "Small businesses provide innovative products, services and jobs in our communities - they're the local gathering places that add such character to our neighborhoods," said Mayor Nickels. "This award helps highlight the importance of all these small businesses to our community." This is the 24th year of the Mayor's Small Business Awards program. Over the last two decades, the awards program has recognized more than 230 small businesses, many of which have gone on to experience significant growth. "This award is a tribute to our customers and our employees, who day in and day out help us prove that even small businesses can make a difference in the world at the same time they continue to grow and operate profitably," said company founder Dan Zadra, who began Compendium in the mid-1980s in a tiny, alley-way office just a block from its current offices. PressThe Tickle Monster Laughter Kit was featured on The Today Show’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. You can watch the video here. Kobi Yamada, CEO had an opportunity to discuss Compendium’s positive message with KIRO radio’s Jason Brooks (from August 2009). Watch the South Florida Today Show review Tickle Monster
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AwardsI Love MonkeyI Love Monkey Honored for “Excellence in Family Products” Compendium, Inc. is proud to announce that our newest children’s book, I Love Monkey, by Suzanne Kaufman has been awarded PTPA Media Inc’s Seal of Approval for “Excellence in Family Products.” PTPA stands for “Parent-tested and Parent-approved.” Books bearing the PTPA Media Winner Seal are carefully selected in a process designed to “find the best new products and services parents should know about today.” A panel of independent parents evaluate products in their own homes, and PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and consumer experience—not on commercial considerations. “This award is especially significant to us because it indicates what real-life parents are saying about a children’s book that we truly believe in,” says Compendium President and CEO, Kobi Yamada. I Love Monkey was one of many entries from across North America competing to win the coveted PTPA Media Seal of Approval. Upon hearing that I Love Monkey had won, author and illustrator Suzanne Kaufman said, “This is great. I set out to create a special book that parents could read aloud with their kids—a book that helps each child appreciate and celebrate their own wonderful individuality. It means a lot to me that parents themselves designated this award.” January 2010 Positively Green Wins Card of the Year from the International Greeting Card AssociationGoldfish Card Takes Thank You/Appreciation Category and Card of the Year Honors Sponsored by the Greeting Card Association, the LOUIEs recognize the “most outstanding greeting cards marketed in the U.S.” each year. But this marks the first year in the 21-year history of the event that a first-time entrant like Compendium has taken “Card of the Year.” In the greeting card industry, that’s the equivalent of a small, independent movie studio winning “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards. “Winning the LOUIE for Positively Green has special meaning for everyone in our company,” said Compendium CEO Kobi Yamada. “We didn’t set out to win an award. We set out to prove that our industry can create environmentally-friendly products without sacrificing quality, style, value or significance. To be honored with the LOUIE on top of that is so affirming—not just for our company, but for our whole industry. We are grateful to the Greeting Card Association for helping to convey a great message.” At a time when more and more retailers and consumers are actively searching for eco-friendly products, Positively Green features several innovations that have helped make it one of the most sought-after and fastest-selling greeting card lines in the nation, including:
The blue-ribbon judging panel for this year’s LOUIEs included creative and marketing professionals from both GCA member and non-member publishers, industry suppliers, and retailers. Positively Green was evaluated on the basis of six criteria: Imagination, Impact, Artistry, Harmony (the blend of visual and verse), Sendability, and Value (the balance of quality and price). See the winning card here. Read more about the award and the ceremony here. May 2009 5: Where will you be five years from today?5 Took Top Honors with Living Now Books’ Gold Medal Compendium, Inc. received top honors in the Living Now Book Awards contest sponsored by Independent Publisher. Our 5: Where will you be five years from today? won the gold medal in the Personal Growth/Motivation category. “We’re thrilled and honored to be recognized a winner,” commented Kobi Yamada, President & CEO. “Our 5 book was created with great intention to provoke personal thought about all areas of your life. Written as more of a guide book, 5 takes you on a journey of self-discovery, asking important questions and offering quotes and stories for personal inspiration.” Dan Zadra, Compendium founder and 5 author agrees. “The purpose of this book is to stir your creative juices and to inspire you to really get in touch with your dreams.” April 2009 Tickle MonsterTickle Monster Has Won the PTPA Media Inc. Seal of Approval 
Compendium, Inc. announces that it has been awarded the PTPA Media Inc.’s Seal of Approval for excellence in parenting products for Josie Bissett’s children’s book entitled Tickle Monster. PTPA Media Inc. (Parent Tested Parent Approved) has announced the winners of the 2009 Winter Product Call for the best in parenting products. The products have been awarded the PTPA Media Inc.’s Seal of Approval in many categories ranging from strollers, baby slings, safety gear, bedding and the most recent addition of a Green category. Being honored with an award from PTPA Media Inc. is a huge achievement for a product geared to babies, children and parents. “We are thrilled to be recognized by PTPA as a winner for 2009,” said Kobi Yamada, President/CEO. “This is our first foray into children’s books and we’re pleased that we’ve earned the respect of our most important audience—parents.” Tickle Monster was among many entries competing to win the PTPA Media Seal of Approval for the Winter 2009 campaign. PTPA Media’s mission is to discover and appraise new products designed for children and families. Companies throughout North America submitted samples of their parenting products and they were matched with PTPA Media’s large database of parents. The products were tested by savvy parenting reviewers, and professionals and the results were compiled for PTPA Media Inc.’s review committee for the final decision. The winners of the prestigious Seal of Approval from PTPA Media are selected based on value, functionality, quality and appeal of the product. “The quality of products that we saw in this last campaign exceeded our expectations,” said Sharon Vinderine, President at PTPA Media Inc. “Parents who are shopping for products for their families can look for our Seal of Approval and know that these products have been tried and tested by parents for parents. We believe that a parents opinion is the most valuable opinion available to a manufacturer of parenting products.” “The best sound in the world is the glorious sound of my children laughing. Children love playfulness. They love silliness and they LOVE being tickled! Laughing together creates a bond like no other. To me, there is no greater gift than the gift of shared laughter and memories. I feel so honored that PTPA supports this notion with awarding Tickle Monster their seal of approval,” commented Josie Bissett, author and actor. March 2009 Upcoming EventsApril 2009 Compendium is proud to be a Premier Sponsor of the
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