Welcome to Our Official eNewsletter
Hello from all of us at Rambow! As a valued partner, we wanted you to be among the first to receive our official company eNewsletter, which we'll send about once each quarter. The purpose of it is to keep you informed of the quality branding solutions we offer, share our story with you, and keep the lines of communication open between yourself and us. As a fun start, we're going way back to 1979 when Rambow, Inc. was nothing more than a dream come-to-life for a teacher on a budget. After that blast from the past, keep reading to see what's new, what's featured, and how else you can stay connected to the dedicated Rambow team. We sure hope you enjoy!
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Let's Start from the Beginning: Steve's Story
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The year was 1979, but the idea was timeless. Steve Rambow, our founder, had a vision to start a company that would serve customers with branded solutions and quality service. At the time, he was employed as a local school teacher and assistant football coach, so after-hours moonlighting it was.
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Like most dreams, this part-time "decorated clothing" business would start small—in Steve's basement, where he spent each night preparing sales letters on his Royal Typewriter. But it took off big time. For every 100 letters sent, he got two or more in-person meetings, and those face-to-face interactions were extremely successful. This is where Steve's story differs from most others.
Before long, Steve was investing in large-scale embroidery equipment, some of the first computers on the market, and employees he could trust. Among the first on his team were his brother JR, JR's college roommate Jon Austvold, local high school graduate Jamie Iverson, and Dana Anderson,
Joan Conway, and more.
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All of these original employees (with the exception of one very happy retiree) are still on staff today, helping to lead our team of more than 50 talented individuals, including Steve's son, Scott.
"They happen to be my brother and my son, but JR and Scott are the best," said Steve. "I can't believe there would be anybody on Earth that would do those jobs better than they do; there are many things I've learned from both."
Steve, humble as ever in his 41st year as "head coach" of the Rambow company, still attributes the success of Rambow to the "people" of the company vs himself. "If I would say anything about what I do, it’s that since day one, my biggest focus has not been so much on the bottom line, but on surrounding myself with the best people."
Photos:
Above
, Steve in 2020 with his maternal Grandmother's Treadle Sewing Machine at the Rambow HQ that employs 60+ employees each day in New London, MN. Steve's mother told him stories about how that machine was used to sew clothes for all seven kids in their family. In a way, that family background of seamstress know-how inspired Steve and eliminated any fear of thread or sewing machines.
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, Steve in 1983, just years after Rambow had launched, and still in his original basement facility. Cheers to local business growth!
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Want to take a Mini-Tour?
You'll catch a little glimpse of a lot of Rambow service offerings—all completed and fulfilled from our Minnesota-based facility. Imagine yourself as a fly on the wall. This is just some of what you'd see.
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Stay on Trend: Search Top Products at Rambow.com
One of the great things about our dedication to quality is that we only work with promotional product companies who have the same high standards as us. That means we've already done the research for you when it comes to finding the best promotional products out there. Plus, not only do we carry the best, but we stake out the most sought-after trends as well. By
searching from our website
, you'll quickly find just what you're looking for.
Get started here >>
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Service Overview: Screen Print 101
Here at Rambow, we are able to complete the screen print craft right in-house. But have you ever wondered what that process entails? More than a couple of centuries old, the screen print process involves delivering ink by way of a fine mesh screen prepared especially for your design, which of course was traditionally made of silk. Today it is made of more economical materials, such as nylon. What you get is your beautiful graphic applied professionally to your product, one color at a time—vividly and memorably.
See all of our services here >>
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Stay Connected & Contact Us Anytime
Thanks for taking a look at our Rambow Record eNewsletter! Remember to stay in touch with us to be the first to know about new products, best practices, branding tips, and special offers. You can follow us on social media (links below) or ask us directly about anything on your mind. Just
contact Rambow
and we'll be there.
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