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Uniquely positioned in the promotional advertising industry, The Vernon Company designs, manufactures, imports and distributes more than 400,000 quality promotional advertising products that covers major product categories, such as apparel, business gifts, drinkware, writing instruments, desk accessories, calendars, cutlery and signs. The company markets promotional advertising-based solutions for corporate identity needs, which includes promoting new products or services, improving market share, increasing sales, building customer loyalty and improving safety and morale. The Vernon Company owns and operates two subsidiaries in Missouri and New Jersey, and serves more than 50,000 customers throughout the United States. Vernon, which was founded in 1902, is based in Newton, Iowa.

The Linn County Purchasing Division handles the procurement of goods and services for the county. It provides cost-effective and timely procurement support to various county departments and autonomous boards. The division is also responsible for the operation of the county's mailroom that processes a range of incoming and outgoing mail for various departments located at the administrative office building. The Linn County Purchasing Division, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a member of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP).