Vendi receives business excellence award

Vendi Advertising was recognized with a Governor’s Business Excellence Award in the category of Outstanding Small Business at the 39th Annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Conference held virtually in December 2020.

The program recognizes outstanding Wisconsin companies that have demonstrated growth over the past five years and are poised for future growth.

Vendi has grown to be the largest full-service advertising agency in western Wisconsin with a staff of 22 professionals. Certified as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Vendi is a digital, brand, web and video agency located in La Crosse.

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