Top Ten Corporate Gifts For The 2022 Holidays

by Katherine Innes November 3, 2022

2022 has been a year of returning to the office, adjusting to hybrid schedules, and finding a sense of “normalcy” once again. This year, say “thank you” to your hard working employees, vendors, suppliers, and clients with gifts sourced from local makers. And rather than sending someone to run all over town, we’ve made it easy to shop small in one convenient place. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite and best selling gift boxes to not only save you time, but also to help you maintain your status as the office superhero! Some of our best local gifts in Erie, PA are:

1. The Sauce Boss Box

A crowd favorite and instant classic - the Sauce Boss comes in two sizes and features sauces and seasoning for every kitchen. The Sauce Boss Sampler includes:

Pulos Original Greek Sauce
Howle’s Maple Farm maple hot sauce
Gordon’s Meat Market barbecue sauce

And the Sauce Boss Premium features:

Popluck popcorn, Niagara Crunch
Gordon’s Meat Market barbecue sauce
Hogs & Honey LLC harvest honey
Howle’s Maple Farm spicy maple mustard
Copley’s Fresh Start Farm goats milk soap
Mill Creek Coffee fractional pack ground coffee
Wicks & Wax Studio hand poured soy candle
Hopleaf Tea loose leaf tea blend

2. The Tour of Erie Box

Easily our best selling gift box, the Tour of Erie has a little bit of everything: iconic flavors, up-and-coming products, and a variety of products bound to please. This box comes in two sizes, with the Original:

Popluck popcorn, Niagara Crunch
Gordon’s Meat Market barbecue sauce
Hogs & Honey LLC harvest honey
Howle’s Maple Farm spicy maple mustard
Copley’s Fresh Start Farm goats milk soap
Mill Creek Coffee fractional pack ground coffee (2)

And the Premium:

Popluck popcorn, Niagara Crunch
Gordon’s Meat Market barbecue sauce
Hogs & Honey LLC harvest honey
Howle’s Maple Farm spicy maple mustard
Copley’s Fresh Start Farm goats milk soap
Mill Creek Coffee fractional pack ground coffee
Wicks & Wax Studio hand poured soy candle
Hopleaf Tea loose leaf tea blend

3. Erie’s Taste of Italy

Inspired by local makers with roots in the Land of Slow Food, this gift also happens to feature some of the most well-known products in our town. Erie’s Taste of Italy includes:

Stanganelli pepperoni balls, 6 pack
Romolo Chocolates milk chocolate sponge candy
Petrone’s Pizzelles, original vanilla
The Lavender Rabbit garlic & parmesan olive oil
Lake Erie Pasta Co. calabruzzo pasta sauce
Byler’s Relish House shredded hot peppers

4. The DrinkErie Box

Who doesn’t need an excuse to show off their hometown pride? The DrinkErie Box, which also happens to make a great welcome-to-Erie gift, has two different design options for its beer steins, the Erie Coordinates design and the Erie PA Tower design. These locally-engraved glasses complement the stainless steel bottle opener, which also includes coordinates to our beloved Gem City.

5. The State Street Survival Kit

Whether it’s State Street, West Lake Rd, or the classic Peach jam, this gift is sure to help keep the road rage at bay—though hopefully not Presque Isle Bay. This gift has tons of great snacks, and also includes a gift certificate valid at over 50 different local businesses. We love a gift that gets people exploring! The State Street Survival Kit features:

Romolo Chocolates milk chocolate sponge candy
Popluck popcorn, Niagara Crunch
Howle's Maple Farm maple peanuts
Stanganelli's ranch potato chips
Erie Downtown Partnership $10 Erie Downtown Gift Certificate (redeemable at over 50 downtown businesses)

6. The Coffee Shop Sampler

New in 2022, the Coffee Shop Sampler gives recipients a chance to find their new favorite coffee shop in the Greater Erie region. This box has gift cards to six different cafes, plus a collectible mug for those home-brewed coffee days. It makes for a perfect gift for a teacher, relative, coworker, boss, administrative assistant, or someone who’s just hard to buy for. Detailed contents of this box are:

10oz Erie sunrise mug
$5 to Pressed
$5 to Brewhaha
$5 to Ember+Forge
$5 to Tipsy Bean
$5 to Purrista Cat Cafe
$5 to Brick House Coffee

7. The Everything-But-The-Bourbon Box

A classic corporate gift for the executive who’s definitely earned it. This box is suitable for the C-Suite and comes in two sizes: the Original and the Premium. The Original contains:

Erie Apparel Erie map rocks glass (2)
Lake Erie Candy Co. chocolate cigar
Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails Ward 8
Stainless steel 3-piece cocktail shaker

And the Premium includes:

Erie Apparel Erie map rocks glass (2)
Lake Erie Candy Co. chocolate cigar
Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails Ward 8
Stainless steel 3-piece cocktail shaker
Howle’s Maple farm barrel-aged bourbon maple syrup
Gordon’s Meat Market peach bourbon barbecue sauce
Copley’s Fresh Start Farm Kentucky bourbon goats milk soap

8. The Brunch Box

This crowd favorite covers all of your favorite flavors: sweet, spicy, savory, and coffee! We went around town to curate a collection of high quality items for this Brunch Box, including:

Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe chocolate chip scone mix
North Edge Craft Coffee 814 Blend
Howle’s Maple Farm ½ pint maple syrup
Lakeside Bagel & Deli everything bagel seasoning
Byler’s Relish House red raspberry jalapeno jam

9. The Coffee Fix Box

Whether it’s a small sign of appreciation or a major thank you, the Coffee Fix Box is sure to please. The Original contains:

North Edge Craft Coffee 814 Blend
Erie Apparel Erie skyline mug

And the Premium:

North Edge Craft Coffee 814 Blend
Erie Apparel Erie skyline mug
Wicks & Wax Studio coffee-scented soy candle
Copley’s Fresh Start Farm coffee ground goats milk soap
Nature’s Kisses Aromatherapy cafe noir shower steamers
Lake Erie Candy Co. dark chocolate covered espresso beans

10. The Erie Tower Box

A simple gesture with a big impact—this box includes two locally-engraved stemless wine glasses with our exclusive Erie PA Tower design. The Bicentennial Tower is an iconic visual on Erie’s bayfront skyline and is instantly recognizable by those who know it best. This box ships easily and can be ordered in bulk, making it an excellent client or employee appreciation gift.

11. Bonus: Build-Your-Own

Love shopping local, but have your own gift box ideas? We’ve got you!

Every item on our website, plus most products available from our suppliers, can be included in our Build-Your-Own feature. Simply choose the products you’d like to be included and we’ll send you a quote to complete the order. Have a budget but want some recommendations instead of choosing your own? We can do that too! Simply drop us a line and we’re happy to make suggestions based on your gift giving occasion.

We can also customize your gifts to include your brand’s logo, messaging, and personalized notes. View our Corporate Gift Guide for more details.

All of our gift boxes can be shipped or are available for local pickup or delivery (for corporate orders over $299 only).