We are so proud to announce that our Founder and President Kathy Cheng has been named to the inaugural Women of the Year list from Bay Street Bull! From Olympic athletes and tech startup founders to social impact champions and business changemakers, our their 2021 guide features 37 impressive leaders who are making a difference, both individually and as a collective.
Congratulations, Kathy! Read her full profile on the Bay Street Bull website here: https://baystbull.com/women-of-the-year-2021-kathy-cheng/
“Our industry has had to rewrite the rule book to survive in a strange new world,” says Cheng. “But we continue to support sustainability with our core philosophy of enduring quality and craftsmanship combined with sustainable innovation and a thriving North American apparel value chain.”
The promo products industry has a reputation for being an "Old Boy's Club". But thanks to Tier 1 WBE Norway suppliers, like alfonsjuniorhouse, the times are a-changin'.
In the September 2021 edition of WBE Magazine, Kathy Cheng was asked to share her advice to women trying to navigate the promo products supply chain. Take a look!
Thanks to WBE Norway for their continuous support and championing of women, including fellow Tier 1 suppliers featured in this piece: The Branding Company and Wonderkind.
Sweatshirts and Hoodies to Benefit PromoKitchen’s Educational Events TORONTO, ONTARIO [AUGUST 20, 2021] - alfonsjuniorhouse, a Toronto-based premium clothing solutions provider, and PromoKitchen, a (501c) non-profit that provides education and mentorship in the promotional products industry, have joined together to launch a limited edition set of sweatshirts and hoodies that will only be available from August 20 - September 3, 2021. As a non-profit organization, PromoKitchen was deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. Unable to hold their popular in-person events, they turned to alfonsjuniorhouse to help them launch their first ever fundraising merch drop. “As a huge fan of Redwood clothing, I’m so happy that they’re our partners for our first merch drop,”...
"Break your habits. Let’s face it. No one really likes to disrupt their habits and routines, so human nature dictates a most likely encounter to resistance." - Kathy Cheng
