8 Locally Made Ohio Meeting Favors
One of the best parts of any meeting or event is the swag you pick up along the way. Here are some fun items to hand out at your next happening.
Ohio Maple Syrup Jars
Middlefield’s Sugarbush Creek Farm taps over 2,200 trees in Geauga County and bottles up the maple syrup in a range of sizes. These 50-milliliter glass jars are the perfect sample size for handing out at your next conference, meeting or event. Syrup isn’t just for pouring over pancakes either. Sugarbush Creek Farm co-owner Pam Cermak says she uses it to sweeten coffee or liven up vanilla ice cream. sugarbushcreekfarm.com
“Made in Ohio” Keychain
This Buckeye State-shaped keychain proclaims, “Made in Ohio,” and that’s true in every sense. These lightweight accessories can be found at the Ohio is Home store in Athens and are cut from thick cherry wood, engraved, sanded and finished in house. Each one is distinct, depending on the wood it was cut from, making these items unique and individual. ohioishome.com
Mini Popcorn Bags
Anna’s Gourmet Popcorn is handmade daily in downtown Lebanon and is a great take-home treat (or in-meeting snack) for your attendees. It can be purchased in different quantities, including orders of 25 mini bags. These bite-size bags come in an assortment of flavors like Caramel, Cheddar, Downtown Mix (a blend of caramel and cheddar), Boom Pop, Birthday Cake, Spicy Cheddar and Classic Butter. annasgourmetpopcorn.com
Roasted Peanuts
Every crunchy bite that comes from Findlay’s family-owned Wolfies Crunchy Original Peanuts starts out as a raw Spanish peanut before it is transformed into a sweet, salty treat your attendees will love. Each batch is flavor coated five times over, dried for a full day and roasted over an open flame. Their unique sheen comes from one final coating, culminating in a seriously tasty treat. wolfiesnuts.com
Beeswax Lip Balm
This blend of natural and essential oils and Ohio beeswax makes for an easy favor for your attendees to tuck in their pockets and carry with them all season long. Whetstone Bee Farm in Marion makes its lip balm in both rosemary-lavender and blackberry scents that are perfect for every attendee and are extra useful for combatting dry lips during the cold winter months. whetstonebeegarden.com
Faux Leather Ohio Sticker
Jazz up your team tablets, computers and planners by adding these vegan-friendly faux leather stickers from Lucca in Cincinnati. These stickers are made by an all-women team that crafts unique designs that stand out. With advance notice, you can even add your own touch and play around with the shape or design, and Lucca can use its laser-cutting technology to bring your vision to life. luccaworkshop.com
Ohio “Home” Button
This simple red button is the perfect way to share your Buckeye State pride with your meeting attendees. Cleveland Clothing Co. — an apparel brand that celebrates both Cleveland and Ohio in its lineup of offerings — designs the small, one-inch accessory. Pin the button onto backpacks, jackets and more as an accent that allows your attendees to take a piece of home with them wherever they go. cleclothingco.com
Foaming Hand Soap
Awaken your senses with this blend of peppermint, tea tree and a hint of rosemary oil that makes for meeting favors that can be taken home and used in a kitchen or bathroom. Unlike many other foaming-soap-makers, Glenn Avenue Soap Co. in Columbus produces its Peppermint and Tea Tree soap with real essential oils that leave your hands feeling soft, hydrated and smelling fresh. glennavesoap.com