Breast Cancer Awareness Month at APL

Every October we honor the memories of Apothecary Products team members Diana Baribeau and Carol Nyberg who we lost to breast cancer, encouraging all to make breast health a priority.

Over the past month, our team members participated in various activities including uplifting card-making, a head covering drive, and donating a variety of Apothecary Products inventory and needed items for St. Francis Cancer Center. Along with pink-themed treats, we shared educational resources to help raise awareness of cancer prevention and early screening.

We also made a donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in honor of Diana and Carol. We encourage you to visit The BCRF website at bcrf.org to learn more and get involved!

November 13, 2023 /  

October 2023 APL Team Member Recognition

We have amazing team members and celebrate the great things they do through various recognition programs. We would like to congratulate Jeff Harris (Director, FP&A and Data Analytics), Jaime Way (National Account Manager) and Dan Flygare (Director, Marketing) for their well-deserved recognition at our recent All-Team Meeting on October 26th, 2023.

Jeff Harris (pictured with Darran Spence, Interim Chief Executive Office and Chief Financial Officer) received the Meritorious Service and Achievement Award. This is the highest honor awarded at APL and recognizes individuals for meritorious service and achievement in furthering and supporting APL’s vision, mission, Board, Executive Leadership, and APL team members as a whole. Recipients receive a framed embossed certificate of merit and a monetary award.

Jaime Way and Dan Flygare (pictured with Darran Spence, Interim Chief Executive Office and Chief Financial Officer) received the One APL Award. This award is the highest level of peer-nominated recognition at APL and honors outstanding team members who demonstrate a sense of team and selflessly put APL first to deliver on behalf of the entire team. Recipients receive a framed certificate, award trophy, and invitation to an annual recognition event.

November 8, 2023 /  

Open Your Heart fundraiser

We’d like to give a shout-out to our team members and everyone who donated to APL’s food drive supporting 360 Communities’ Open Your Heart fundraiser!

Thanks to your generous donations and an APL company matching donation, 360 Communities network of five food shelves received much needed food items as well as matching grant money from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless.

We are so proud of our team members and their passion for supporting our community. Thank you, again!

To learn more about 360 Communities and get involved, visit 360communities.org!

August 3, 2023 /  1

MSP Wellness Champion

For the second year in a row, APL has been recognized as an mspWellness Champion, a designation reserved for organizations that work to positively affect the health and wellbeing of their team members and communities. We are proud to receive this award as we continue our commitment to growing our total wellbeing approach and we are excited to be featured in an upcoming newsletter sharing our wellbeing efforts!

To learn more about the mspWellness program and their support of worksite wellness initiatives across the region visit: www.mspWellness.com

July 25, 2023 /  

Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Recipients Named

Apothecary Products is thrilled to share Maggie Hamen and Nick Enos have been named 2023 recipients of its $2500 scholarship program, a scholarship awarded based on students exhibiting exemplary community stewardship.

 

Maggie, relative of Zion Mueller, Quality Assurance Manager for Apothecary Products, is a first-year student at Minnesota State University – Mankato majoring in Business. Maggie’s commitment to supporting her community began in high school where she was actively involved in the rural community she was raised. She has supported her community by being an active member of her church, volunteered at her local library, and drove awareness to the local women’s shelter. Maggie creatively came up with the idea to use her mother’s leftover cotton fabric from the mask-making days of COVID to sew toiletry bags which were gifted to the women’s shelter. Today, Maggie continues to donate these bags to shelters throughout Minnesota.

 

Nick, relative of Kristine Clausen, Vice President Human Resources for Apothecary Products, is a first-year student also at Minnesota State University – Mankato majoring in Business. Nick too began his commitment to supporting his community in high school, volunteering for various charities in partnership with his family and church. As an Asian American who was adopted at a young age, Nick has also actively participated in diversity programs in high school and college to drive awareness around these personal topics to foster inclusivity. Nick is a current member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi, which enables him opportunities to support fundraising and time-based giving activities for a variety of charities including the Children’s Miracle Network and Gillette Children’s Hospital.

We wish Maggie, Nick, and all the applicants success in their academic endeavors and thank all applicants for their role in building a better community.

 

May 10, 2023 /  
One APL award 2023

One APL Award 2023

Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) recently presented Morgan Marschel, Human Resources Coordinator, with its One APL Award at an All-Team Meeting in January 2023.

The One APL Award honors outstanding team members who demonstrate a sense of team and selflessly put APL first to deliver on behalf of the entire team. APL team members nominate their peers for this award quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s). Award recipients receive invitation for themselves and a guest to an annual recognition event, award trophy, certificate, and company-wide recognition.

The nomination is a powerful affirmation of the value of a nominee’s work, particularly because nominations come from peers. This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture.

Please join us in congratulating Morgan Marschel (left), pictured with APL President and CEO, Nathan Hanson!

February 9, 2023 /  
Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency

Apothecary Products named Outstanding Community Partner by Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency

Apothecary Products was the recipient of an Outstanding Community Partner award given to us by the Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency at their Build a Better Future event. We couldn’t have received this award without the generosity of our wonderful team members. Thank you, APL Team!

APL is proud to partner with the Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency whose mission is to assist and empower people to achieve social and economic well-being in partnership with our community. Their mission aligns with our organizational values. We feel honored to help support those in need in our community.

Some of the ways APL supports the CAP Agency include an annual spring cleaning drive, school supply drive and holiday gift drive. We are proud to have such generous team members to support this cause.

You can visit https://capagency.org/honorees22/ to see the full press release and learn more about the CAP Agency!

June 17, 2022 /  2
Apothecary Products Named Employer of Excellence

Apothecary Products Named Employer of Excellence

Apothecary Products, Burnsville was named as one of the area’s Employers of Excellence on May 25th. The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board recognized six area organizations as Employers of Excellence for their employee retention, compensation and training practices. In these times of numerous workforce challenges, the Workforce Development Board wanted to recognize some of the best employers in Dakota and Scott counties.

Each participant completed a 40-question survey that allowed their employment practices to be analyzed by a consulting firm. Every organization participating in the survey received a 20-page report detailing the information on their company and the results of the survey. Employers were evaluated on numerous metrics.

Program sponsors included the Workforce Development Board,  Dakota County Community Development Agency, Scott County Community Development Agency, Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College.

Key factors for the organization included:

  • High promotion rates
  • 100% enrollment in voluntary retirement program
  • 100% enrollment in Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability program
  • 26 paid days off after one-year of employment.

Innovative practices included:

  • Inclusive environment – Committed to attracting, motivating, developing, and retaining people who represent differences of all kinds such as gender, age, race, religion, work style and diversity of thought.
  • Efforts to expand applicant pool included refreshing job titles, hiring bonuses, increasing base compensation, created ESG program, and celebrating company charitable giving activities thru social media posts.

The complete list of Employers of Excellence includes:

Small Employer (Under 75 Employees)

  • Bankers Equipment Service, Burnsville
  • Better Business Bureau, Burnsville
  • Midwest Industrial Coatings, Shakopee

Large Employer (75+ employees)

  • Advanced Wireless Communications, Lakeville
  • Apothecary Products, Burnsville
  • Dakota Electric Association, Farmington

Pictured above from left to right: Laura Born, Sr. Human Resources Generalist and Morgan Marschel, Human Resources Coordinator.

June 9, 2022 /  1

April 2022 One APL Award

Apothecary Products (APL) presented Kent Halvorson, Supply Chain Analytics Manager, and Jake Townsend, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, with its most distinguished peer-to-peer award, the One APL Award, at its April 2022 All Team Meeting.

This coveted award honors outstanding team members who demonstrate a sense of team, selflessly putting APL first to deliver on behalf of the entire team. Team members nominate their peers for this award quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s).

The nomination is a powerful affirmation of the value of a nominees work, particularly because nominations come from peers. This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture.

Please join us in congratulating Kent Halvorson (left) and Jake Townsend (right), pictured with APL President + CEO, Nathan Hanson!

May 13, 2022 /  3

Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Recipients Named

Apothecary Products is thrilled to share Anna Edsill and Samantha Jo Giesen have been named 2022 recipients of its $2500 scholarship program, a scholarship awarded based on students exhibiting exemplary community stewardship.

Anna, niece of Connie Jeurissen, Customer Relations Manager for Apothecary Products, is a second-year student at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse majoring in Exercise and Sports Science and minoring in Spanish. Anna’s commitment to supporting her community began in high school where she was involved in several volunteer projects including Peer Mentors and America Reads. Today she finds opportunities to give back through the Physical Therapy school club and Conversation Partners, a program connecting Spanish speaking students and Spanish language learners.

Samantha, daughter of Linda Anderson – Buyer for Apothecary Products, is a first-year students at Morningside University in Sioux City majoring in Counseling Psychology and English with a minor in Gender Studies. Samantha is actively involved throughout her campus, including serving as Secretary for the on-campus chapter of Active Minds, a nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Samantha also engages in her community action by writing for her schools literary magazine, the Kiosk.  She has authored multiples pieces on mental health.

We wish Anna, Samantha, and all the applicants success in their academic endeavors and thank all applicants for their role in building a better community.

 

 

 

May 12, 2022 /  1