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Twice a year, Ripon Printers employees can be found cleaning a stretch of highway near their office. The company also sponsored an electronics recycling day for the community.

Carol Cluppert, marketing director for Ripon, says the company encourages workers to suggest ideas for improvement. "Employees who report close calls receive a small prize to thank them for bringing them to our attention," she says. "Our average tenure is 15 years and employees with significant anniversaries receive a gift card while others receive recognition in our employee newsletters."