The are any number of ways to show appreciation with small gifts and thank you's. The following resources are options for you to explore, but are not necessarily endorsed by Human Resources.

MIT Vendors and Services

Office Depot
Office Depot has a wide variety of desk accessories and gifts, stationery designs, notecards and pre-printed certificates available through e-cat on SAP. They also offer a new line of promotional and gift products. Call the MIT Office Depot team at 3-4760 for a catalog and to place orders.

MIT Activities Committee (MITAC)
See their "daily offers" for discounts on tickets for movies, cultural events, ski trips and more. Office locations on Campus and at Lincoln Lab. You can purchase from MITAC via journal voucher. MITAC sales in person require MIT ID.
Other sources for gifts and recognition products:
Please note: MIT VISA is the recommended method for purchasing from outside vendors but please check the guidelines for allowable purchases on the card.)

E-greetings

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Desktop Gifts, Logo Apparel, Plaques and Prints

• Best Impressions Promotional Products -- a wide variety of low-cost items that can be personalized with your logo (e.g., beach balls, travel mugs, calendars, balloons, magnets, etc.)
• Engraving Creations -- glass and crystal paperweights, vases, ornaments, etc.; moderate to expensive in price
• Successories -- desk accessories, framed prints, printed cards; organized by theme, such as "Leadership," "Excellence," "Innovation," etc.
• Successful Events -- geared toward meeting, event, & conference supplies; name tags, labels, pins, mugs, tote bags, etc.
• HR Direct -- years of service pins, clocks, paperweights; very corporate look and feel
• G.Neil -- candy jars, pens, certificate frames and holders, key rings, etc.
• AtlasPen.com -- pens, pencils, calculators and more
• Evers Gallery (formerly Pin Gallery) -- over 900 stock lapel pins
• Totally Chocolate -- just what it sounds like... you can even get your logo embossed on a chocolate bar!
• Dinn Brothers Trophies -- plaques, buttons, bowls; very corporate look and feel
• Cookies by Miss Jackie Etc. -- local company; cookie boxes and theme gift baskets
• JanWay Company -- caribiner key chains; silicone gel bracelets (the Armstrong bracelet)
• Land's End -- high quality logo items; very quick turn around if you're in a rush; a bit pricier than other logo companies
• Enviro-tote -- inexpensive tote bags in many different sizes and styles; very easy to work with and fairly quick turn around
• Branders -- huge selection of promotional items; much more than just your typical mug and canvas tote options; prices are good
• Clean Ridge Soap Company -- homemade soap; range of gift baskets and box sets from $6.50 up
• Red Envelope -- wide range of tasteful gift items; many options below $100; good for a special occasion or personalized gift
• Fosterspromo.com -- huge selection of promotional items; located in Marblehead, they are fast and customer service-oriented

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Paper and Stationery Suppliers

• Paper Direct -- stationery, note cards, some gifts; use the "search by project" and select "inspire and rewards your employees" and you'll see the chocoate bars with thank you notes that are used by a few of our DLCs
• Baudeville -- large selection of award certificate designs, note cards, stationery, gift bags; other gifts such as pins and desk toys
• Idea Art -- large selection of pre-designed and printed stationery and award certificates
• Jam Paper -- enormous stock of specialty paper and envelopes; they frequently have closeout sales with great deals on unique designs
• Kate's Paperie -- high-quality stationery, gift wrap and bags, desk accessories and albums, etc.; one-of-a-kind designs
• Pearl Paint -- extensive selection of art supplies; more expensive than Office Depot, but a good place to look if you're having trouble finding something specific

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