Before it's time to stuff those gift bags or decide on what to give V.I.P.s, C.E.O.s or anyone on your list, check out some of these top picks. There's also something in it for the planners too: great corporate discount programs.
Although Montblanc's (800.995.4810; www.montblanccorporategift.com) top sellers include writing instruments, leather notebooks, and business card holders, break out of the norm with these products. Discounts are available on orders starting at $2,500 and continue to increase based on the quantity ordered. All items can be personalized with a name, logo, initials, or signature engraving. The event name or date (as many as 15 characters, including spaces) can also be engraved. It offers complimentary gift wrapping with its new reversible paper in champagne and black with a matching ribbon.
The silver-plated Compact Photo Case ($100) can hold two photographs with a maximum size of 60 by 75 mm.
The Luggage Tag With Grained Leather Holder ($75) is an upscale upgrade from the usual tag. The silver-plated tag is attached to a calf leather holder available in brown or black. For a unique twist, use it as a napkin holder or place card. —Vanessa Goyanes
Swiss Army (800.442.2706; www.swissarmypromoproducts.com), a company best known for its pocket watches, has an entire website dedicated to corporate gifts. It features everything from clothes, flashlights, and backpacks to chef sets, telescopes, and travel alarms. All items can be personalized and volume discounts are available.
The Ultra Laptop Messenger ($72) is a padded portable organizer available in three colors: black, orange, and red. Customizable with company logo, person's name, or other desired artwork, the messenger is capable of holding everything from a water bottle and keys to a laptop and cell phone.
The Field Watch ($90) is water resistant up to 100 meters and comes with glow-in-the-dark hands. The dial regularly comes in black, silver, or white, but can be custom matched to any color. A company logo can be either imprinted on the bottom half of the dial and/or engraved on the back of the stainless steel case. —Albert del Toral
MemorableGifts.com (800.998.4830) is a small online gifts company with some of the most unique and affordable gifts. All items are customizable with text at no extra cost, and logos or images can be used for an additional $60 fee. The minimum order to receive a discount is 25 units.
The Unique Pencil Cup ($18.95) contains a 3- by 3- by 4 1/2-inch revolving pencil holder that features individual photo frames on three of its four side panels. It's available in deep rosewood or natural cherry wood finishing.
The Pop-Up Business Card Holder With Frame ($19.95) allows business cards to pop-up when you push the lid, which can be engraved with a name or logo. It comes in a rosewood or cherry wood finish and has a frame for a favorite photograph. —A.T.
