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Herschend Family Entertainment Named Growth Partner Winner of the Year
Whitmore Lake, MI – The Bear Factory is pleased to announce that Herschend Family Entertainment has been awarded the Growth Partner accolade at the first annual Pawsitive Impact Awards. This recognition honors Herschend Family Entertainment’s outstanding dedication and success in expanding their partnership with The Bear Factory, significantly advancing their unique, sustainable, and high-quality plush offerings to guests across their family of attractions.
Herschend Family Entertainment, known for its renowned entertainment properties and family experiences, has seamlessly integrated The Bear Factory’s “build-your-own plush” concepts into its destinations, creating cherished, memorable experiences for families nationwide. By embracing The Bear Factory’s eco-friendly Plush for the Planet line, Herschend Family Entertainment has demonstrated its commitment to providing exceptional, sustainable products, while also amplifying its growth in revenue and guest engagement.
The Pawsitive Impact Awards celebrate partners and customers who embody The Bear Factory’s mission of delivering quality, sustainability, and impactful guest experiences through plush products. The Growth Partner category highlights outstanding growth achievements, and Herschend Family Entertainment’s commitment to excellence has truly set them apart.
“We are thrilled to present Herschend Family Entertainment with the Growth Partner award. Their dedication to innovation, combined with their focus on creating memorable guest experiences, exemplifies what this award is all about,” stated Jimmy Banish, COO of The Bear Factory. “We’re proud of our partnership and inspired by their passion for both growth and sustainability.”
About The Bear Factory
Founded in 2001, The Bear Factory LLC is a Michigan-based, family-owned company specializing in high-quality, customizable plush toys. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as a leader in innovation, sustainability, and design. Our unique ‘build-your-own plush’ experience allows customers to create personalized stuffed animals, fostering creativity and lasting memories.
Committed to environmental responsibility, The Bear Factory utilizes recycled materials in its products through our Plush for the Planet line. Our mission is to provide exceptional products while educating the next generation on the importance of sustainability and community engagement.
ABOUT Herschend Family Entertainment
Herschend has been Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® for 75 years. It’s the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company, with 12,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertaining 15 million families each year.
Herschend’s portfolio of more than two dozen wholesome family entertainment brands across North America includes iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City® Parks & Resorts, Adventure Aquarium®, Callaway Resort & Gardens®, Kentucky Kingdom® Theme and Water Park, Newport Aquarium®, The Vancouver Aquarium® and Wild Adventures® Theme Park and Campground. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters® legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios® and Pink Adventure Tours® brands.
Learn more at www.herschendenterprises.com