As your Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based specialists in quality custom-printed promotional products, we do more than slap your logo on an item and ship it to you. We can also create and tweak your projects with unique artistic touches, we inspect every product, and we can help you strategically design a promotional campaign that helps […]
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Why Lumber is an Environmentally-Friendly Choice
Selective logging encourages conservation. When considering your next building project, we know you are concerned about the sustainability of the materials you plan on using. While you might be considering any number of recently-developed green products, we want you to know that all of J Gibson McIlvain’s lumber products are also perfectly sustainable choices. Many […]
Hardwood Plywood: Is it Dangerous?
Hardwood Plywood, or HWPW, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, largely due to the formaldehyde emissions it produces. HWPW panels have decorative wood veneers and are intended for indoor use in furniture, cabinets, engineered wood flooring (EWF), and various other architectural elements and products. Comprised of veneers, finger- joint lumber, non-structural softwood veneers, […]
Unique Fundraising Ideas for Non-Profits
Non-profits are constantly on the lookout for fundraising ideas that are fresh, aren’t too complicated, and won’t break the bank. Everyone would love to find the next Livestrong bracelet, an inexpensive product that raises a ton of money. Why not consider an inexpensive product that’s a staple in the desks of almost every computer user […]
Why Is Ipe Decking So Popular?
Sometimes the winners of popularity contests don’t deserve all the hype that surrounds them. Ipe decking, however, has a well-earned reputation for longevity and beauty that makes its rockstar status among decking lumber understandable. If you’re looking for the best decking material available, Ipe decking is, hands down, the lumber-of-choice for your project. Sometimes called […]
People Who Shouldn’t Choose CFpromo
Your company or organization’s marketing needs have plenty of companies competing to help you. Instead of doing the usual here’s-why-you-should-go-with-us bit, we’re going to break out of the typical routine because, well, that’s what we like to do around here. Seriously, if you’re the kind of person who has gads of extra time on your […]
Do You Really Have to Eject Flash Drives Before Removing Them?
After a user pulls their USB drive out of the computer, the computer will send a warning to the user. The warning typically advises users to eject their device next time to avoid damage. Many users ponder what exactly happens if they do not safely remove their hard drive. Do you really have to eject […]
Local Sioux Falls Brand Promotion
As your local custom-printed promotional product specialists, CFpromo would love the opportunity to boost your business in our Sioux Falls, South Dakota economy. The same service we provide for nation-wide brands like NAPA auto parts stores and MTV can be yours—and at an even lower price, if you’d rather skip the shipping and just come […]
Ipe and Other Tropical Hardwood Decking Options
Tropical hardwood decking is a must-have component of the modern home’s outdoor space. While Ipe is still the hands-down favorite within the tropical hardwood decking industry, other options do abound. Comparing them to the ever-popular Ipe can help you discern the choice that’s best for your commercial decking project or your own back yard. Ipe […]
What CFPromo Has That Others Don’t Have
If you’ve been surfing, fishing, or just clicking around all over this crazy world-wide web, looking for ways to promote your company or organization, you already know that we’re among somewhere close to 57 giga-zillion companies (yes, we made up that number instead of actually counting them!) that also have a plethora of personalize-able pens, […]
Massaranduba Lumber: a Mahogany Alternative
Fresh from the warm trees of South America, Massaranduba lumber is a distinct hardwood full of color and appeal. Massaranduba is primarily used for decking and outdoor applications, and a project made with Massaranduba lumber adds luxury and sophistication to a backyard. Massaranduba trees grow to heights of 100 to 150 feet tall with a […]
Innovative Uses for Free Flash Drives
When the custom flash-drive experts at CFgear launched their niche flash drive contest site over a year ago, they could only imagine all the innovative uses for flash drives that contest entrants would dream up. A few of the randomly selected monthly winners of 25 free flash drives are as follows: • Support Siouxland Soldiers […]
Is the Recycled Plastic Deck Lumber a Good Choice?
With many of the same looks and uses as regular lumber, recycled plastic lumber is a wood-like product made from recovered plastic and other materials. It can be used as a substitute for concrete, wood, and metals. Common uses for recycled plastic lumber include agricultural, civil engineering, gardening, industrial, recreational, transportation, and marine engineering applications. […]
How Many Americans Tithe?
If you’re working in the trenches of church ministry, you know that tithing has been on the decline. Even still, you may not realize how significantly the national economy and generational differences have affected the giving practices of American churchgoers, particularly in the past decade. At eGiving, we’ve seen this problem resolved or at least […]
Why Cherry Lumber Supplies Could Be Shrinking
Cherry lumber has been popular in America for centuries, and it’s no wonder why. The wood is workable, making it a favorite for furniture projects and other indoor applications. It’s also a very attractive wood, and its warm tones and subtle grain patterns have made it an American favorite. But unfortunately for Cherry lovers, supplies […]