St.Clair Apparel

Job Openings - St.Clair Apparel Is Expanding

2011-11-30T16:05:00.003-05:00

St.Clair Apparel is searching for qualified candidates for a number of open positions. If you are interested and have the experience, please send in your resumes. We look forward to hearing from you!

INSIDE ASI SALES

St.Clair Apparel is looking for an inside sales representative with a keen marketing mind and previous experience with ASI/PPAI products. We are looking to grow our ad specialty/promotional products business through the addition of an inside sales representative to assist our outside sales representatives with their customer requests, quotes, and pricing. If you have experience putting ASI/PPAI quotes together, understand the products involved and have strong phone skills, please contact us!

Compensation packages will be based on level of experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefit package is included. Please send your resume to Matt St.Clair at matt@stclairapparel.com or mail it to:

St.Clair Apparel, Inc.

3431 William Richardson Drive

South Bend, IN 46628

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

St.Clair Apparel is seeking sales representatives with the "golden key". If you have a current book of business within the apparel or ad specialty industry, we want to talk to you! St.Clair Apparel is a growing promotional apparel company that is looking to expand. We have in-house production, strong customer service personnel, and excellent financial standing. If you feel like you are missing something at your current sales job, give us a call!

We are looking for someone who is hungry and has a strong desire to sell. The focus of this position is to develop new business through networking, cold-calls, and referrals while maintaining an existing solid customer base. Qualified candidates should be well-spoken, pay attention to details, organized, and able to close deals. Only strong salespeople with industry experience should apply.

Compensation packages will be based on level of experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefit package is included. Please send your resume to Matt St.Clair at matt@stclairapparel.com or mail it to:

St.Clair Apparel, Inc.

3431 William Richardson Drive

South Bend, IN 46628

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ARTIST

St.Clair Apparel is currently seeking out graphic designers. We are looking for highly creative artists with strong design backgrounds. If you have experience designing for embroidery and screen print applications and are currently seeking a full time position, please contact us!

Qualified candidate should possess:

Two year degree in graphic arts or related field
Working knowledge of Macintosh-based Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS5
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong portfolio with emphasis on typography, layout & color

St.Clair Apparel, Inc.

3431 William Richardson Drive

South Bend, IN 46628

Job Openings - Currently Seeking Graphic Artists

2011-09-14T10:18:00.002-04:00

Graphic Designer/Production Artist

St.Clair Apparel is currently seeking out graphic designers. We are looking for highly creative artists with strong design backgrounds. If you have experience designing for embroidery and screen print applications and are currently seeking a full time position, please contact us!

Qualified candidate should possess:

Two year degree in graphic arts or related field
Working knowledge of Macintosh-based Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS5
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong portfolio with emphasis on typography, layout & color

St.Clair Apparel, Inc.

3431 William Richardson Drive

South Bend, IN 46628

St.Clair Apparel Exhibiting at the Motivation Show

2011-08-15T17:01:00.001-04:00

St.Clair Apparel is proud to be exhibiting our brand new booth at the Motivation Show on October 5-6. Hosted in Chicago, the Motivation Show is the must attend annual event for all segments of the incentive, recognition, loyalty and motivational meetings industry. This is the place where corporate America comes to learn how to motivate salespeople to sell, encourage customers to remain loyal, and reward employees for improved performance.

Each year, The Motivation Show offers:

A diverse exhibit hall of the most popular products, services, and destinations
A comprehensive program of attendee focused professional education
A compelling schedule of keynote presentations and industry networking events

The Motivation Show is where business-critical connections are made, and existing relationships are nurtured, between suppliers, resellers, and end-buyer customers. Whether you are new to the incentive and recognition marketplace, or an experienced veteran, The Motivation Show is the best opportunity of the year to learn, exchange information, and network with industry colleagues.

Please stop by our booth and experience the Motivation Show for yourself. St.Clair Apparel will be booth #3827 and our sales team will be happy to assist you with all of your apparel and promotional products. See you at the show!

New South Bend Chocolate Company Apparel

2010-05-26T10:22:00.003-04:00

The new South Bend Chocolate Company apparel is in. St.Clair Apparel has been doing business with Mark Tarner and South Bend Chocolate for almost a decade. What started as a few t-shirts has turned into a quality custom apparel program sold in stores across Indiana and Michigan.

Mark started the South Bend Chocolate Company in 1991. Mark founded the SBCC and operated it as a second business. In August 1994, the SBCC incorporated with Mr. and Mrs. Tarner as majority shareholders. SBCC now has 10 company-owned stores in northern Indiana and 10 franchised locations thoughout Indiana and Michigan. The factory is located at 3300 W. Sample Street in South Bend and occupies 38,000 square feet.

If you would like St.Clair Apparel to design your apparel program, please contact us.

Purdue Basketball Shirt

2010-03-26T09:08:00.000-04:00

Purdue's basketball team will be playing Friday and many of the students will be wearing this shirt from St.Clair Apparel. The shirt was originally sold at Senior Night to the students watching the Purdue v Indiana game. Just another one of the new projects that St.Clair Apparel has been working on. Contact us if you would like to begin a new custom apparel program for your organization.

New Margaritaville Signature Series Tee

2010-03-23T14:39:00.004-04:00

St.Clair Apparel has now provided 9 Margaritaville locations with the new Jimmy Buffett Signature Series tee. The t-shirt comes in the two colors shown here and features a combination screen print and embroidered guitar, with Jimmy Buffett's signature embroidered along the bottom of the decoration.

In 1985, Jimmy Buffett opened the first of the Margaritaville restaurants in Key West, Florida. A Margaritaville Cafe is "not just a dining destination, it's an entire change of latitude. A trip to Margaritaville will not soon be forgotten."

If you would like St.Clair Apparel to begin a unique import apparel program like this for you, please contact us.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Vintage Racing Jackets

2010-03-08T10:54:00.005-05:00

The 2010 Indianapolis 500 is coming up and St.Clair Apparel is ready to go. St.Clair Apparel has designed two vintage racing jackets with the cooperation of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Firestone for sale at the world's largest spectator sporting facility. The jacket on the left features the Indy 500 and Gasoline Alley, while the jacket on the right features the Indy Racing League, IndyCar Series, and Firestone.

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event and St.Clair Apparel is happy to be producing several pieces for sale at this year's race. To check out more, please visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway online store.

Cirque du Soleil and "O" at the Bellagio

2010-02-19T11:30:00.000-05:00

Our apparel is currently being featured in displays in the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. St.Clair Apparel has been working with MGM Mirage to create imported fashion fleece for their casinos and Cirque du Soleil shows. The shows that we are producing for include "O" at the Bellagio and "Ka" at the MGM Grand.

Cirque du Soleil is an entertainment company that was started in 1984. They are self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment". As of 2010, Cirque du Soleil currently produces 19 shows in over 270 cities worldwide.

The picture to the left shows a women's full zip hood designed specifically for the Cirque du Soleil show "O".

Run-DMC and the Hard Rock Leadership Conference

2010-02-12T11:55:00.005-05:00

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels performed at the 2010 Hard Rock Leadership Conference. He also gave a motivational speech the following day about Hard Rock and their philanthropic efforts. Darryl frequently travels the world discussing these matters at Hard Rock venues.

Darryl is a member of Run-DMC, widely recognized as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop. Run-DMC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2009.

In the picture, Darryl is standing with Steve St.Clair, president of St.Clair Apparel, and Julie Hargis, St.Clair Apparel's Hard Rock coordinator.

2009 Holiday Giveaway Ideas

2009-11-25T10:36:00.002-05:00

Promotional products are one of the best ways to stay in touch with customers and contacts during the holidays. Whether you are a corporation trying to reward your employees or a sales manager reaching out to customers, holiday gifts are a must.

St.Clair Apparel would like to help make your life easier during the busy holiday season. Here are some of our recommendations for the perfect holiday gift:

Sports & Outdoors - Even though the weather might make it difficult, golf balls and umbrellas make excellent gift ideas.
Embroidered Jackets - With the weather getting colder and colder, embroidered jackets are a great idea for your employees, students, and customers.
Corporate Awards - The end of the year is fast approaching. Employee awards are a great way to reward your workers for a job well done.
Embroidered Blankets - Everyone can use another fleece blanket during the holidays.
Custom Poker Chips - Cards are a perfect way to pass the time when company comes over. Impress your contacts with a quality poker chip set with your logo imprinted.

St. Clair Apparel, Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Business Award

2009-11-06T14:48:00.002-05:00

SAN FRANSICO, November 6, 2009, St. Clair Apparel, Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Sportswear, men's and boys' category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

St.Clair Apparel Receives Indiana University License

2009-10-23T16:48:00.001-04:00

St.Clair Apparel is happy to announce that we have become licensed to produce Indiana University apparel and promotional products. This will not only include IU Bloomington but also all of the other campuses around the state, including IU South Bend and IUPUI. We will be selling to the campuses and also participating retailers. If you are a retailer that is interested in selling Indiana University apparel, please contact St.Clair Apparel at (574) 243-0591 or by using our Contact Us page.

St.Clair Apparel Makes Inc. 5000 Three Years In A Row

2009-09-01T17:20:00.000-04:00

St.Clair Apparel is proud to have been featured in each of the first 3 editions of the Inc. 5000. We are featured as #3166 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Although we have labored intensely over the last three years to make this possible, we would never be able to continue growing as a company without our loyal customer base. We are proud to be a premier custom and import apparel company and are ready to attempt to continue to improve over the next three years.

Since debuting in 1991 with 100 of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies, then expanding the following year to the Inc. 500 and again in 2007 to the Inc. 5000, the list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of entrepreneurial companies. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, St.Clair Apparel shares a prestigious pedigree with some of the most successful businesses in America.

Please contact us to begin taking your promotional apparel program to the next level.

St.Clair Apparel Launches New Website

2009-06-05T15:31:00.009-04:00

St.Clair Apparel has recently launched its new website. It has added functionality that we are very excited about, from our new extensive apparel and promotional product photo gallery to our new import apparel section. We are very pleased with the positive responses we have heard so far, but we still want to hear from our customers. Please tell us what we can do to improve our website by going to the contact us page. Thank you for your continued support and helping to make St.Clair Apparel your first choice for custom apparel!

St.Clair Apparel is very proud to be able to provide our new, updated promotional website to our customers. We believe that it will make your apparel research and decision making much easier. However, if there is anything that our personal account representatives can help you with to clarify or make your promotional purchase easier, please call (574) 243-0591 and we will be happy to assist you.

St.Clair Apparel Makes Inc. 5000 Second Year in a Row

2008-08-27T11:55:00.007-04:00

Inc. Magazine today ranked St.Clair Apparel #2,985 on its annual ranking of the 5000 fastest growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

St.Clair Apparel was founded by Steven and David St.Clair in 1998. However, the brothers have owned custom and import apparel companies for over 25 years. Steven, president and CEO and his brother David, vice president, both have extensive training and experience in marketing at the corporate level. Their experience, as well as their emphasis on producing quality custom apparel and import apparel, has been a major factor in the strong performance and growth of St.Clair Apparel. Not only does St.Clair Apparel import and produce apparel, the company also focuses on their promotional products lines. This is the second year in a row that St.Clair Apparel has been featured in the Inc. 5000. In 2007, St.Clair Apparel was ranked #3,691 in the Inc. 5000.

"Our second annual Inc. 5000 continues the most ambitious project in business journalism." said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. "The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivaled portrait of young, under-reported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth." The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S. based and privately held, independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004 and $2,000,000 in 2007.

St.Clair Apparel is proud to receive this recognition for delivering quality import and custom apparel to our customers. To begin working on a project for your company, please contact us.

St.Clair Apparel Wins Hard Rock Retail Partner of the Year

2008-02-27T16:30:00.008-05:00

St.Clair Apparel, Inc. was named Global Retail Partner of the Year by Hard Rock International for 2007. Steve St.Clair received the award at the 2007 Hard Rock Leadership Conference in Hollywood, Florida. The award was presented by Hamish Dodds, president of Hard Rock International.

Hard Rock recently held its 2007 Worldwide Leadership Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, bringing together team members from all over the world, including company and franchise-owned cafes, hotels, and casinos. The gathering included key corporate partners in the retail, culinary, beverage and project development industries. Each year, Hard Rock uses their Leadership Conference as an arena in which to unite all areas of the brand and elevate the Hard Rock experience throughout the world.

The award for Global Retail Partner of the Year was awarded to St.Clair Apparel due to their ability to activate Hard Rock International's global apparel initiatives. St.Clair Apparel ships import apparel to over 20 countries for Hard Rock. St.Clair Apparel did the best job of adhering to all Hard Rock compliance guidelines, and they have a record of shipping quality custom apparel in a complete and timely fashion.

Promotional Products For The New Year

2007-12-28T12:06:00.001-05:00

St.Clair Apparel has custom promotional products that can really improve your image for the new year. Custom fleece is available to handle the continuing cold weather. Our promotional products catalog features thousands of items that can be accessed at your convenience. Promotional products can make great gifts to employees or customers. Start the new year right by purchasing custom promotional products today!

St.Clair Apparel Has A New Commercial

2007-10-18T00:23:00.001-04:00

St.Clair Apparel has created a new commercial to demonstrate our custom promotional apparel expertise. It contains several custom promotional apparel and custom corporate apparel products that illustrate what St.Clair Apparel is capable of producing. Also, testimonials from satisfied customers show that we are dedicated to creating quality custom promotional apparel and corporate apparel. The commercial has been airing on local television stations and will be airing during the fall and winter seasons. St.Clair Apparel is determined to bring our customers the best in custom promotional apparel services during these upcoming months, whether your needs include custom promotional jackets, woven shirts, or any other custom corporate apparel.

Products Added To Website

2007-09-23T07:03:00.002-04:00

At St.Clair Apparel, we are constantly changing to keep up with your custom promotional apparel needs. We have added a custom woven shirts section, both for men and women. Our custom woven shirts are perfect for corporate promotional events and handouts. Employees will look like part of the team with promotional woven shirts with your logo embroidered onto it. St.Clair Apparel will make sure that your custom promotional woven shirts exceed your standards. Let St.Clair Apparel supply your employees with custom corporate apparel that will make your company proud.

Cold Weather Is Approaching

2007-09-17T21:10:00.001-04:00

Fall begins this weekend, and everyone knows cold weather soon follows. The summer season of custom corporate polo shirts and custom promotional t-shirts is coming to a close. It is the perfect time to look into warm custom promotional apparel for your corporate or promotional group. Buy custom promotional apparel such as custom men's jackets or custom women's fleece before it is too late. Show your school pride by purchasing custom promotional apparel that makes your teams proud. Purchase custom corporate apparel for your employees or co-workers. Custom promotional apparel purchased at St.Clair Apparel such as jackets and fleece will allow you to stay comfortable and productive throughout the winter season ahead.

Our Website Is Changing

2007-09-13T08:42:00.002-04:00

St.Clair Apparel has been spending the last few months making changes to our corporate website. Our website is now fully functional and is e-commerce ready. St.Clair Apparel is now ready to allow promotional apparel and corporate promotional products to be viewed and sold. We are very excited about our new website and its capabilities that allow our customers to purchase quality import apparel, but we know that we can make it even better. Please contact us and give us your feedback. We are always ready to listen to and help serve our customers better.

New Member Of Inc. 5000

2007-09-13T08:24:00.001-04:00

St.Clair Apparel is proud to be an inaugural member of the Inc. 5000. This distinguishes us as being one of the fastest 5000 growing small companies in the United States. St.Clair Apparel is proud to be recognized as a successful custom promotional apparel company and we realize that we could not have accomplished this without our loyal customers. We will continue to serve the custom corporate and custom promotional apparel needs of our customers to the best of our ability. To read more about St.Clair Apparel and the Inc. 5000, please go to St.Clair Apparel or to the Inc. 5000 website.