Locations A week ago, we set a goal of raising $2500 in toys for Toys for Tots.
After a little scrambling and a lot of generosity, Projectline raised (rounded):
With the generosity and support of local toy stores, the estimated cash value of our donation is $7500….three times our original goal. Continue reading
My wife sent me an article from the Seattle PI reporting that Toys for Tots (a treasured and uber popular holiday toy drive) has collected only about 5,000 toys so far—compared with the 50,000 toys that have been donated by this time during most years. This regrettable lack of donations really got me thinking:
With national economic turmoil, it’s pretty easy to justify pinching every penny…after all, who knows which of our family members or friends is next to get the rug pulled from under their feet by the national/global economic downturn. As of a week ago, I would’ve been writing this from my ivory tower. At least a few times a day, my mind wanders to two main ideas:
Last week, Projectline was featured on King 5′s Evening Magazine as the best company to work for in Seattle. Reporter Michael King visited our Seattle headquarters to find out what’s so special about Projectline (and, as it turned out, to steal some of our oatmeal). As you see in the segment, Michael found happy employees, donations for NW Harvest, a well-stocked pantry, ear plugs, pool playing, and the Wii in action. The three minute spot demonstrated the essence of the Projectline culture and the company’s mission: to positively impact the people we work with, the people we work for, and the people in our community. In his on-camera interview, Chris Opsahl said, “When I came to this place, it was so cool that I almost thought it was too cool.” I think many people who step through Projectline’s door (or slow elevator doors)-employees, friends, family, and clients-feel the same way. This place is cool!
In fact, there many more things that make Projectline a fun and dynamic workplace than were mentioned on Evening Magazine. Here are just a few of the other reasons why we love Projectline: Continue reading
Evening Magazine’s Michael King made a visit to Projectline’s Seattle headquarters to talk to company employees and owners about Projectline’s ability to attract the best and the brightest marketing talent. Michael got to the bottom of the many perks that inspire Projectliners to do great work every day. Michael’s favorite perk during his stay? The free oatmeal.
Watch below to find out why Projectline is Seattle’s Best Small Company.
