Where Are They Now?

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Greatest Companies To Work For: Top Small Companies

Artina Promotional Products (PPAI 107335, Professional Silver) Category: Distributor Headquarters: Powell, OhioTop Executive: Matina Zenios Employees: 24Website: artina.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Strong values and ethics, Proper training and tools, Work/life...

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Greatest Companies To Work For: Top Small Companies​

Top Micro Companies range from 10-25 employees.
Published Aug. 1, 2026
PPAI Media Staff

Headwear USA (PPAI 176791, Professional Gold)

Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Frederick, Maryland
Top Executive: Nik Mirich
Employees: 14
Website: headwear-usa.com

Employees’ Favorite Things: Appreciation by management, confidence in leadership, growth experience

What Employees Say: “Working at Headwear USA has been a truly positive and rewarding learning experience. Being immersed in the headwear industry has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of product development, market trends, and the attention to detail that goes into creating quality headwear. I’ve had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, gaining valuable skills and insights along the way. I’m excited to continue building on this foundation and look forward to the opportunities ahead as I keep learning and growing in this field.”

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Greatest Companies To Work For: Top Small Companies

Artina Promotional Products (PPAI 107335, Professional Silver) Category: Distributor Headquarters: Powell, OhioTop Executive: Matina Zenios Employees: 24Website: artina.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Strong values and ethics, Proper training and tools, Work/life...

www.ppai.org

Greatest Companies To Work For: Top Small Companies​

Top Micro Companies range from 10-25 employees.
Published Aug. 1, 2026
PPAI Media Staff

Headwear USA (PPAI 176791, Professional Gold)

Category: Supplier
Headquarters: Frederick, Maryland
Top Executive: Nik Mirich
Employees: 14
Website: headwear-usa.com

Employees’ Favorite Things: Appreciation by management, confidence in leadership, growth experience

What Employees Say: “Working at Headwear USA has been a truly positive and rewarding learning experience. Being immersed in the headwear industry has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of product development, market trends, and the attention to detail that goes into creating quality headwear. I’ve had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, gaining valuable skills and insights along the way. I’m excited to continue building on this foundation and look forward to the opportunities ahead as I keep learning and growing in this field.”

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Which one is Nik?

 

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Shevon Thompson claims French Betclic ELITE ProA Hoops Agents weekly honour

Experienced Jamaican Shevon Thompson (213-C-1993) put on an amazing game in the last round for <MSTTEAM>JDA Dijon Bourgogne</MSTTEAM> and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award

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"Experienced Jamaican Shevon Thompson (213-C-1993) put on an amazing game in the last round for JDA Dijon Bourgogne and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 7.

The 33-year old center had a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, while his team outclassed Cholet (#10, 3-5) with 26-point margin 97-71. JDA Dijon maintains the 3rd position in French Betclic ELITE ProA. They are still close to the very top. Dijon would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 6-1 record. Thompson turned to be JDA Dijon's top player in his first season with the team. George Mason University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Thompson is in league's top in points (9th best: 15.3ppg) and averages solid 69.0% FGP."