Who We Are
We specialize in getting our clients the promotional products to not only create and carry their brand, but create value, and grow their business. Whether you need printed shirts, embroidered bags, engraved awards, or even an eco-friendly notebook, Creative Studio Promotions can get you the products you need.
We love what we do!
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Menda Wright
National Account Manager/
Co-Owner
Menda is a passionate believer in the effectiveness of well-placed promotional product programs. She has over 20 years of experience with large corporate clients and award winning marketing campaigns. A graduate of Taylor University and involved in many youth and women’s ministries here in West MI, Menda is thankful for the opportunity to be a leader in this industry.
An understanding of the strategic significance of well-managed brand assets, Menda brings a unique set of skills to the table for her clients. Her energy and enthusiasm for life makes her an outstanding asset to Creative Studio Promotions.
Menda has a young son and daughter with her husband of over 25 years.
Ann Vidro, CPA
Chief Financial Officer/
Co-Owner
Ann has been a part of the marketing effort in West MI for over 15 years. With her new venture – Creative Studio Promotions, she is able to bring her past operational and technology background full circle by partnering with long time colleague – Menda Wright, as co-owner and national sales manager.
Previously, Ann held the position of CFO for another promotional products company for ten years, Vice President of Operations for a wholesale/distribution company, Operations Manager of a regional CPA firm and CFO of North American Operations for an international manufacturing plant.
Ann is also very involved with the West MI Community and believes in giving back. She sits on the alumni board for Davenport University, previously held the position of Treasurer for Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders, is the Director of Health Champions for Priority Health and is one of the Co-Directors of the Grand Rapids and MI Titanium Triathlons – one of the fastest growing sports in the United States.
Awards We’ve Earned
Creative Studio Promotions is proud to be a certified Women’s Owned Business
2021
INC 5000
2021 Distributor Entrepreneurs of the Year
2019
MI Economic Development Gardening Program Scholarship Recipient
MVP Award, Largest Dollar Order Award and Largest Quantity of Orders Award – The Premier Group
INC 5000
2018
Top Women Owned Business Finalist - Grand Rapids Business Journal
EPIC Award Finalist - Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
MI Economic Development Gardening Program Scholarship Recipient
Distributor of the Year Award – The Premier Group
2017
MEDC State of MI Gardening Program Scholarship Recipient
INC 5000
E & Y Entrepreneurs of the Year Finalists
2016
INC 500 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies: #447
2015
Top Women Owned Business – Grand Rapids Business Journal
EPIC Awards, Women Owned Business – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Top 50 Companies to Watch
2014
Certified Women Owned Business Certification
Women Owned Business EPIC Award Nominee by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee by Ernst & Young
Women of Achievement and Courage Nominee by Michigan Women’s Foundation
2013
Top Women Owned Business by the Grand Rapids Business Journal
