American Sales Associate, Brad Klingman, left, was given the Partner Award of Excellence by the Target Corporation at ceremonies held February 2, 2005 at the Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis. Presenting the award was John Remington, right, Vice President of the Target Corporation's Events Marketing and Communications Department. Klingman, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has worked with the Minneapolis-based Target Corporation, for two years and has been with American since 1999.
The award states, “Because outstanding partnerships have always played a role in our success, Target Corporation is proud to acknowledge a select group of vendor partners each year for their extraordinary passion for performance and dedication to the Target brand. With this award, Target recognizes your innovative leadership, superior business practices and commitment to our core strategies of Differentiation, Value and Reliability. On behalf of all Target team members and guests, we extend our sincere thanks for your exceptional support. We look forward to our continued partnership and a future of shared success.” Target Corporation’s Chairman and CEO, Bob Ulrich, along with other executives signed the award.
Craig McLain, American’s Chief Operating Officer, stated, “The Target brand is one with worldwide recognition. For Brad to receive an award of this magnitude makes a bold statement about the value and impact promotional products can have with our clients. Brad’s creativity and can-do attitude play an important role in his day-to-day success with Target.”
American Solutions for Business (americanbus.com) is a major distributor of business related items including, but not limited to, business documents, mailing systems, technology, packaging, office supplies, and promotional products. The company operates from corporate facilities in Glenwood, Minnesota, and maintains a sales national force of 500 and a staff of nearly 300 individuals. The company lists its current annual sales at approximately $223 million. Sales and distribution occur in 49 states and Puerto Rico. |