Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: The company formerly known as Allen & Goel Marketing Company modernized its name but not its approach, offering a range of creative services beyond promo that includes brand strategy, graphic design, digital marketing, web development, video and more. The company says it looks for “extremely passionate” people who are willing to learn and have fun in a fast-paced environment. “Our employees are typically overachievers who consistently go above and beyond to impress both our clients as well as other team members, resulting in lasting relationships,” says the company on its website.

Top Benefits & Perks: AG offers a suite of benefits, including medical & dental, PTO, flexible spending account, 401(k) plans and phone and gym discounts. The company often finds reasons to celebrate – examples within the past year include Friendsgiving, Derby Day and National Pizza Week.