Looking for ways to support women-owned businesses? When you’re in need of office supplies, you may be interested in shopping brands that are owned by women. Many of the brands featured in our EON catalog are women-owned (and our business is certified women-owned as well!). Here, we highlight a few of our favorite options to choose from:
Smead
Smead offers multiple benefits, as this popular brand is women-owned and made in the USA. Smead specializes in producing organizational products and accessories such as display boards. Smead also owns U Brands, a company that produces office supplies with a creative twist.
GOJO
GOJO, the maker of Purell hand sanitizer, was founded by a husband and wife team and is now a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise. Hand sanitizer is a must these days, and Purell has long been recognized as one of the best options on the market. The Purell line includes a host of products that are considered the gold standard for keeping your office, home, or retail setting safe.
Baumgartens
If you’d like to support family businesses that are women-owned, Baumgartens satisfies both of these criteria. This office supply company owns a host of brands that are useful in both home and office settings, from Plastiklips rust-free clips and beyond. Baumgartens is also an eco-friendly company and recently announced the goal of screening 100% of their products for harmful toxins and heavy metals.
Stride
Stride, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is a women-owned family business with an incredible story. This office supply company is recognized nationally for its employment of adults with special needs, a mission inspired by the founder’s son, who died of hydrocephalus. Stride makes a variety of office and school supplies, from writing instruments to binders and beyond.
Flagship Carpets
When you’re in need of fun, colorful rugs for your school or office, Flagship Carpets has just what you’re looking for. This woman-owned small business designs functional, eye-catching rugs that are stain-resistant and durable to stand up to even the most high-traffic areas. This family-operated business is based in Georgia and uses cutting-edge technology to create products you’ll love for years to come.
Women-owned businesses play an important role in our economy, as these businesses generate more than $1.7 trillion in sales each year. As a woman-owned business, certified by WBENC, we’re proud that the EON catalog features many brands that are owned and operated by women. If you’re ready to stock your office with the best supplies available, our team is here to connect you with the products you need to succeed. We offer a plethora of office solutions, and we’d love to speak with you about how we can help. To learn more about what we offer, please contact us today.
