We take Halloween seriously at OTC! 🎃 This week some of our conference rooms are being transformed into a haunted house for employees. Sneak peek below! The haunted house kicks off our Halloween fun tomorrow, but also supports Food Bank for the Heartland with a canned food drive. #lifeatOTC #Halloween
Oriental Trading Company, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Retail
Omaha, Nebraska 13,270 followers
We're in the business of making smiles — and that starts with our employees!
About us
Oriental Trading Company has one simple mission: to make life more fun. For individuals, nonprofits, churches and schools, we provide countless reasons to share smiles while making all of life's moments more special. With more than 40,000 unique products, we're the nation's largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, toys and crafts as well as a leading provider of fundraising products. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Oriental Trading has continued its long-standing commitment to excellent customer service, even being recognized by Foresee as one of the Top 20 Internet Retailers based on customer satisfaction. Additionally, Oriental Trading has been rated one of the Top 100 Online Retailers by Internet Retailer. Our history with fun is one that spans for the better part of the last century. Founded in 1932, we became a major supplier of novelties to the U.S. carnival trade in the 1950s before expanding in the succeeding decades through catalogs, direct marketing and eventually the internet in 1999. In 2012, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway saw tremendous value and growth opportunity in Oriental Trading and made the decision to purchase our company. Shortly after, Oriental Trading acquired two companies that aligned with our mission: MindWare, a manufacturer, wholesaler and direct retailer of “brainy toys for kids of all ages,” and SmileMakers, a leading brand specializing in patient giveaways and promotion products for dental and healthcare markets. To better meet the needs of our customers, Oriental Trading created several new brands in 2017; Marry Me, Fun365, and CustomFun365. For over 85 years, we've helped friends and families around the world spark imaginations and celebrate special moments. Spreading fun one smile at a time? That's our specialty! Ready to Make Your Career More Fun? Learn more at MyOTCCareer.com.
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1932
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Employees at Oriental Trading Company, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
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Halloween headquarters? 👻 In case there was any doubt, Oriental Trading employees are reminded as they come into work with festive decorations at each location. The countdown is on! Is your costume ready? #lifeatOTC #Halloween
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Oriental Trading participated in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Nebraska Walk this past weekend at Werner Park. Employees and their guests laced up their sneakers to promote awareness and walk for life-saving breast cancer research! #lifeatOTC #thinkpink #Komen
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Oriental Trading is proud to support the disaster relief efforts of American Red Cross for communities impacted by the recent hurricanes, some of our own SmileMakers, A Berkshire Hathaway Company employees in South Carolina, with an on-site blood drive. Employees rolled up their sleeves to donate 19 units of blood this week! #lifeatOTC #DonateBlood
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It’s starting to look scary around here! Halloween is only three weeks away and the Operations teams are hard at work taking calls and shipping orders in time for the big day. Thanks to our teams for the extra hours they’re putting in to deliver for our customers!! #lifeatOTC #Halloween
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Oriental Trading’s previous CEO, Sam Taylor, was known for his unwavering optimism, compassion for others, and his embodiment of our mission to Make Life More Fun! Each year, an employee who exemplifies these characteristics, is honored with the Sam Taylor Spirit Award. In addition to their award, the winner selects a charitable organization to receive a donation. This year’s winner, Lisa Kuehl, recently delivered her award donation to Project Pink’d, a local organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors. “As a breast cancer survivor of over 2 years, I’m eternally grateful for the folks at Project Pink’d for the support they provide in our community. The work they are doing to spread joy and positivity to those impacted by cancer is amazing and very much appreciated!” Congrats and thank you to both Lisa and Project Pink’d for the positivity they bring to others! #lifeatOTC #thinkpink
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Oriental Trading’s previous CEO, Sam Taylor, was known for his unwavering optimism, compassion for others, and his embodiment of our mission to Make Life More Fun! Each year, an employee who exemplifies these characteristics, is honored with the Sam Taylor Spirit Award. In addition to their award, the winner selects a charitable organization to receive a donation. This year’s winner, Lisa Kuehl, recently delivered her award donation to Project Pink’d, a local organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors. “As a breast cancer survivor of over 2 years, I’m eternally grateful for the folks at Project Pink’d for the support they provide in our community. The work they are doing to spread joy and positivity to those impacted by cancer is amazing and very much appreciated!” Congrats and thank you to both Lisa and Project Pink’d for the positivity they bring to others! #lifeatOTC #thinkpink
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One of OTC’s long-standing traditions is a fall family fun day and we went WILD this year at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! Employees and their families could be seen across the zoo in their commemorative pink tees petting the stingrays, enjoying the food, and hanging with Flo and Spookley. What adventure will next year bring!? #lifeatOTC #bestzoo #fun
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As we get ready for busy season at Oriental Trading, it’s essential to prioritize our health and well-being.💪✨ That’s why we offer on-site flu shots for all interested employees to protect themselves at home and at work. #lifeatOTC #workplacewellness #busyseasonready
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Oriental Trading was a proud sponsor of the One Community Cultural Festival, which took place this past weekend at the Gene Leahy Mall. Founded by the Nebraska Chinese Association, this festival aims to promote, celebrate, and share the diversity of the cultures and people in Omaha through song, dance, and food. Our donated crafts, party supplies, and games helped bring a variety of activities and events to life for all ages! #lifeatOTC #fun #community
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