The Referral Sender talks Pick Quick Burger History. Pick Quick was founded in 1949 in Fife, WA. Erik and Ken discuss Pick Quick and then get really hungry for lunch.
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Referral Sender Episode 1 Ken Luce with Luce & Associates Law Firm
Referral Sender Episode 1 with Ken Luce of Luce & Associates Law Firm. Hosted by Erik Mickelson and Ken Bines
What are OSHA Compliant Safety Vests?
UC492 Safety Vest
About Erik Mickelson
ABOUT ERIK MICKELSON Erik Mickelson is a contributor and editor for the Apparel Graphic Academy blog. Currently, Erik is the Operations Manager for his family’s embroidery and direct-to-garment business. Erik grew up in the embroidery business with his father, Jim Mickelson, who founded Northwest Embroidery in 1977. Erik’s Education Undergraduate […]
Web stores for Company Apparel
6 Reasons Why Web stores are Important for your Company Reasons for choosing a company store from Northwest Custom Apparel Allows employer or employee committee to select apparel to be given to employees. Allows selection of custom logo for apparel Choose a custom logo for an event No requirement to […]
How to promote your brand with Caps
Caps are a marketing tool The question is how to get more marketing bang for our buck. There are so many options to choose from that makes this process confusing. The objective is to capture eyeballs. If you are a mega size corporation you start looking at a medium to […]
Passing the family embroidery business
A big problem with a family owned business is when is it the best time to pass the torch. There are two problems one being is the founder ready to give it up. Or is it too early to give it up. A goal with all entrepreneurs is to retire […]
Kornit Direct-to-Garment Printing
The leader in DTG printing in Seattle Northwest Custom Apparel is the largest DTG (direct to garment ) printer in the Pacific Northwest. They have been in business since 1977 starting out with one embroidery machine. The now do screen printing, DTG printing, Embroidery, custom sewing and whatever you can […]
Custom Embroidered Patches USA made
Embroidered patches Embroidered patches are a economical way to decorate a item of apparel. The use of patches was very big during World War II. Each unit from a corps to a platoon used embroidered patches to promote comrade and a sense of belonging. After the war the market for […]
Screen Printed T-Shirts add Value
T Shirt Quality There is a difference in tee shirt quality. Many manufacturers have introduced premium tee shirts which are a little finer, a little heavier and sized to fit. These are the styles that Northwest Custom Apparel offers its customers. The norm is now customers are asking for a […]