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February 28, 2020
Shana Gardner, MAS, Operations
The Maple Ridge Farms line has a classic appeal, but we are more than just a classic.  Through initiatives and planning, we are pushing beyond traditional to embrace new opportunities for not only product, but also company culture.
January 30, 2020
Jacob Bolanda, Sales
As someone who has never been to Las Vegas, has had very little experience traveling for business, and is still learning proper “social cues” I was excited and nervous for the opportunities to meet people I had previously only known through phone calls and emails at PPAI Las Vegas. I was truly ecstatic to showcase our product to people who have not known the Maple Ridge brand. I was grateful for the time I would have to bond and grow with my team as well as humbled to learn more about our industry. Overall, I didn’t know what to expect, but kept an open mind to others and their ideas—while hopefully maintaining a closed wallet. Here are my takeaways from a “First Timer” experience.
December 17, 2019
Maple Ridge Farms Team
Our local news station WSAW, visited Maple Ridge Farms yesterday and did a news broadcast on how Maple Ridge employs more than 250 seasonal workers a year, recruiting mostly retired or those 65 and older for the season. Here is the blog that accompanied the newscast.
October 17, 2019
Stephanie Bishop, Contributor
How we present a message or information is as important as the message or information itself. Our delivery has a significant impact on how it is received. We all aspire to effectively communicate but may not even be aware of how we are being perceived by others. Being conscious of what “other messages” we may be unknowingly emitting is something to be considered. How our communications are perceived can make an enormous difference in morale, providing a sense of employees and coworkers feeling acknowledged, valued, respected and achieving a desired action or goal.
June 26, 2019
Stephanie Bishop, Contributor
We live in cheese heaven. Wisconsin produces over 600 types of world-class, award- winning, nutritious, delicious cheese! This is some of the best cheese in the world! Cheese is what Wisconsin does best and we wear our cheese hats with pride!
May 2, 2019
Shana Gardner, MAS, Operations
Employee acquisition and retention is a hot topic these days.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of February 2019, the unemployment rate was only 3.8%, with 7.1 million job openings but only 5.7 million hirings.  This has resulted in many companies struggling to find qualified employees while avoiding turnover.  Here at Maple Ridge Farms, though, we've created a culture that encourages our employees to not only sign on, but also to stay and build careers.
January 9, 2019
Mary Kate Riordan, Social Media
This year, we’re celebrating 40 years in a wonderful industry working with great partners. It seems like yesterday that we started out as a fresh new company in a huge industry that wasn’t used to food suppliers. Here is the journey we have taken to become the largest food gift company in the promotional products industry!
October 11, 2018
Shana Gardner, MAS, Operations
Take a step back and get to know Tom Riordan, founder of Maple Ridge Farms.
August 23, 2018
Mary Kate Riordan, Social Media
The Maple Ridge Farms team embraces a tradition of volunteering. Collectively our full time employees spent over 725 hours last year volunteering outside of company time. Areas of involvement include reducing poverty and hunger, tackling environmental issues, improving health and education, providing meaningful outlets for youth, supporting church outreach programs, and donating skills and leadership to the promotional products industry through volunteer work at PPAI.
August 8, 2018
Molly Neises, MAS, Sales
Wellness is a topic on everyone’s mind these days. From healthy eating to stress relief to spending time with family and friends, we’re trying to figure out how to fit everything in our overcrowded schedules. Whether you’re implementing a wellness program or looking for tips to make manageable changes, these ideas can help you improve the overall wellness of your clients and employees.

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