SK Group - A SSM Chamber of Commerce Difference Makers Spotlight

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Who They Are

At SK Group, they don’t just print garments and create promotional products they build relationships. The team cares deeply about the people and stories behind every order. Clients often come in for products and leave with something unexpected: a genuine connection with the sales team. Many feel so at home there that they stop by just to say hello when they’re in the neighbourhood.

They take the time to understand what matters most to their clients, celebrating their milestones and standing with them in moments of need. Inside the production facility filled with top-tier equipment and a talented staff, you’ll find more than just skill and efficiency. You’ll find a group of people united by purpose, supporting one another like family. They share laughs, inside jokes, and spontaneous bursts of fun, because they believe joy belongs where they work.

"At SK Group, we are a company that takes pride in the quality of our work, the relationships that we build with our clients and the fact that we are technology driven. Over the last 31 years, we’ve grown exponentially both in size and capabilities. We have introduced new technology with our Direct to Garment (DTG) on demand printer and most recently have replaced all of our embroidery equipment for accuracy and speed increases of almost double of our previous equipment. This is our commitment to you, our customer, to always ensure that we stay ahead of the curve in our industry and have the ability to meet or exceed our customers expectations."

- Sherry Berlinghoff, President

Their Story, Your Brand:

What started in a family garage in 1992 as a humble side hustle selling pre-printed wearables quickly stitched its way into something bigger. Inspired by an embroidery demo at a 1994 trade show, Stitch King Embroidery was born with one 2-head machine and a lot of ambition. By 1996, they had outgrown the garage and moved into a real production space. Fast-forward to 2013: they became SK Group Inc., offering screen printing, digital heat transfers, wide-format printing, and full-service copy/print solutions. In 2014, a new chapter began as they proudly became a 100% woman owned company. Since then they have kept growing and expanding, moving into the world of custom online stores, modernizing again with new heat press equipment, the amazing addition of a DTG printer and fast track embroidery production line. In 2025, the company has embarked on an embroidery modernization project that replaced all of their machines with faster and more accurate technology.

What drives them to continue growing? Their amazing clients, and those relationships that truly matter. The desire to always improve the imprint solutions that build their clients brand, and help them shine.

SK Group Branding Powers:

Their powers bring your designs to life. Embroidery creates premium long lasting logos; Screen Printing rules the high volume runs; Digital Transfers (Vinyl & DTF) deliver vibrant graphics; DTG Printing make on demand, photo realistic designs possible. Copy & Print allow for a one stop shop for all your paper print projects; Wide Format makes you stand out at all of your events; Lazer Engraving targets glass, wood and awards with precision; Promotional Products get your brand out there with high quality give aways; Online Stores give you reach with no extra work for you; Our Graphic Design Team ensure every piece of artwork is production ready to the highest standard. Together, their branding powers turn ideas into standout products -- Professionally executed every time.

"Eric and I take great pride in seeing our products out in the city, at an event, at a game, or just in passing. It reminds us why we do what we do. We’re proud to serve this community, and we’re genuinely grateful for the loyal supporters who’ve been with us over the years. For us, it’s never been just about imprinting garments. It’s about the connections we build and the relationships that matter far beyond the product itself.

Your support has shaped who SK Group has become, and we’re incredibly proud to have grown alongside you. And as we look ahead, we’re excited for what’s next and for the chance to keep showing up and creating for the community that inspires us every day "

- Jessica Sommers, Operations Manager & Eric Sommers, Production Controller

Business Awards:

2013 Recipient of Chamber of Commerce Business Development Award
2018 Recipient of Chamber of Commerce Downtown Business of the Year

Individual Awards:

Sherry Berlinghoff: 2017 Recipient of Chamber of Commerce Skipper Manzutti Business Achievement Award
Sherry Berlinghoff: 2024 Recipient of the Athena Leadership Award
Jessica Sommers: 2023 Chamber of Commerce Customer First Award

To learn more about SK Group visit their website: https://www.skgroupinc.com/

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