Meet the Wisconsin Makers Behind the Box
By Jerina Vincent, Founder of JNJ Gifts & More • Verona, Wisconsin
Every product in a JNJ gift Wisconsin themed box has a name & story behind it. A real person in Wisconsin who makes something worth giving. That’s what makes a corporate gift land, your clients and employees receive something handcrafted by someone who put real thought into it. That energy carries.
I source from makers I trust, people who care as much about what goes into their product as I care about what goes into your gift box. You can browse the full Wisconsin gift box collection here
Wonderstate Coffee: Solar-Powered Roastery in Viroqua, WI
Wonderstate has been roasting in Viroqua since 2005. Their roastery runs on solar power, and they pay farmers above market rate through a minimum price guarantee. The beans arrive with a rich, warm aroma that fills the room before you even brew a cup.
I chose them because quality and values are the same thing here. When a client opens a gift box and that deep roast scent hits first, it sets the tone for everything else inside. Wonderstate is a standout in employee appreciation boxes and holiday corporate gifts — coffee is universal, and this one is memorable.
Sacred Blossom Farm: Garden-Fresh Herbal Teas from Mondovi, WI
For the tea lovers on your list, Sacred Blossom is the answer. They grow their herbal teas on-site in Mondovi — pure herbs, hand scale, blended for taste and health. Open a bag and you get this bright, herbaceous wave — chamomile petals, whole lavender buds, dried lemon balm you can actually see.
These teas are ideal for wellness-themed corporate gifts and executive care packages. When you’re building a box around self-care and relaxation, Sacred Blossom anchors the whole experience.
Mayana Chocolate: Award-Winning Artisan Treats from Spooner, WI
Mayana is a women-owned chocolate company in Spooner, led by award-winning Chef Daniel Herskovic.
Every piece is made with high-quality, natural ingredients and real craftsmanship. The chocolate has a smooth, clean snap when you break it and the flavor is layered, rich, and lingers.
The packaging is stunning enough to display on its own. That combination gorgeous presentation and chocolate people actually talk about makes Mayana a go-to for client appreciation gifts and VIP thank-you boxes. It’s the piece that gets recipients reaching out to ask where it came from.
Fortune Favors: Gourmet Pecans in Boutique Packaging from Madison,WI
Madison-based Fortune Favors makes flavored pecans that are GMO-free, gluten-free, vegan, and genuinely delicious. Sweet, salty, crunchy, toasty with a buttery caramel finish that makes you reach back into the bag. The packaging feels like it belongs in a curated gift shop.
Because they accommodate so many dietary preferences, Fortune Favors pecans are one of my most versatile corporate gifting products. They work in everything from conference welcome bags to executive holiday boxes, crowd-pleasing every time, with zero guesswork about allergies or restrictions.
Rustic Oak: North Woods Old Fashioned Cocktail Mix from Milwaukee, WI
Rustic Oak’s Old Fashioned cocktail mix was born in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Founder David Weyer spent years refining the recipe, star anise, Madagascar vanilla bean, allspice, crushed nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom. Pour it and you get this warm, spiced aroma that smells like a supper club on a Friday night.
A Wisconsin Old Fashioned in a box — it really does say it all. This is one of my top picks for client appreciation gifts and VIP boxes, especially when you want something that feels distinctly Wisconsin.
Pairs with any spirit and instantly turns a Tuesday evening into an occasion.
Cherryland's Best: 30 Years of Chocolate Covered Cherries from Appleton, WI
Cherryland's Best has been making chocolate covered cherries in Appleton for over 30 years, working with local Wisconsin farmers. Bite into one and the shell gives way to this rich, dark chocolate and a sweet-tart cherry center that bursts. They're the real thing — and I say that as someone who has to restock my own shop because I keep eating them first.
These are a standout in holiday corporate gift boxes and client appreciation packages. One box of Cherryland's Best and your recipients remember the whole gift. Chocolate covered cherries have that nostalgic, indulgent quality that works across every industry and every recipient.
Skinny Sticks' Maple Syrup: Family and Veteran-Owned in Marathon, WI
Skinny Sticks produces pure maple syrup in Marathon, Wisconsin — family and veteran-owned. The syrup is thick, amber, and has that deep, woodsy sweetness you only get from real Wisconsin maple. We use it at home for baking and Saturday morning pancakes. It's our household staple.
Pure Wisconsin maple syrup makes a beautiful addition to corporate gift boxes, especially holiday and winter-themed collections. It's a product that feels personal and homegrown — the kind of thing your recipient actually uses and enjoys long after the box is open.
Porchlight Inc: Pancake Mix That Gives Back, Right Here in Madison, WI
Porchlight is a Madison nonprofit — 100% of proceeds go directly back to their homeless shelter serving our community. Their pancake mix is one I use in my own kitchen. It's light, fluffy, and pairs perfectly with Skinny Sticks' maple syrup (which is exactly how I box them together).
Including Porchlight in a corporate gift box adds something meaningful beyond the product itself. Your gift supports a local shelter while giving your recipient something they'll genuinely use at home. That's the kind of story that sticks with people.
Wisconsin Candle Company: Clean Soy Candles from Waunakee, WI
Women-owned and based in Waunakee, Wisconsin Candle Company makes 100% natural soy candles with pure cotton wicks, natural fragrance oils, and recyclable packaging. The founder started the company because she wanted candles everyone can enjoy — even people with sensitivities. Light one and the scent is soft and even, never overpowering. It fills a room gently.
These candles are a natural fit for wellness corporate gift boxes and employee self-care packages. Clean ingredients, beautiful presentation, and a scent that makes someone’s workspace or living room feel a little more intentional.
Sugarhouse Leather: Handcrafted Leather Goods from Milwaukee, WI
Sugarhouse is a small-scale leather studio in Milwaukee. Every product is cut and stamped by hand from thick, premium harness leather. Pick one up and you feel the weight immediately, the leather is dense, smooth on the surface with a slight grain, and it has that warm, earthy leather scent that only comes from the real thing.
They do custom stamped products for brands, which makes them a perfect fit for corporate gifting with your company logo. Branded leather coasters, luggage tags, card holders my clients at Ideal Builders, and Alexy Attorneys already know. These are the items that stay on someone’s desk for years. We have received so many compliments for this leather coasters from our clients.
Sunset Hill Stoneware: Custom Handcrafted Mugs from Neenah, WI
Sunset Hill makes handcrafted stoneware mugs in Neenah, Wisconsin. The mug we carry is custommade exclusively for JNJ Gifts & More. It’s heavy in your hand, with a thick glaze that catches the light and a smooth, rounded rim that feels solid every morning.
The Sunset Hill mug is a corporate favorite because it sits perfectly on an executive desk and holds up beautifully over years of daily use. Every time someone picks it up, they think of whoever sent it. That’s the whole point of a great corporate gift and this one delivers it quietly, every single day. It is a great gift for your out of state clients.
See Them All Together
These makers are featured across my Wisconsin gift box collection. Two favorites:
- Taste of Wisconsin in a Box — jnjgiftsandmore.com/products/taste-of-wisconsin-in-a-box
- Wisconsin Winter Comfort — jnjgiftsandmore.com/products/wisconsin-winter-comfort
Want a custom Wisconsin-themed corporate gift box for your team, your clients, or your next event? I’ll build it around the makers and products that fit your occasion, your budget, and your recipients.
Browse all Wisconsin gift ideas → jnjgiftsandmore.com/pages/wisconsin-gifts
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