Making a Difference

Our roots are in the community; our passion is to make the world better.

We see all around us extremes over business, religion, the environment, and greed. At APi-marketing we just want to help the world be a better place. We steward our love of the land by seeing great value in making environmentally conscious business decisions, and supporting our land trusts and those who take care of our trails. We volunteer in any way possible to better the people and places around us. We remember that we have within us the strength, the patience, and the passion change the world. It is our privilege to be small part of everyone's happiness.

Being a part of our community is a big deal to my business and my family. It is nice to see a company in our area that cares about our community with such passion as APi-Marketing does. This is the reason that I use APi-Marketing for my marketing needs.
Becki McGinnis, Owner
Autovantage Service Center
As a small non-profit, Placer Land Trust doesn’t always have the time or staff expertise to market ourselves the way we would like to. That’s why it’s so comforting to have Merrill and the team at API-Marketing just a phone call away — I really see them as Placer Land Trust’s "marketing department."
Placer Land Trust
We work with Api-marketing because they are big supporters of the community, as are we. I appreciate that they donate to local events and fundraisers and they work hard to be an active part of our local economy.
Peggy
Ropers Jewelers

Commitment to our Home (Earth)

We have a rigorous recycling program supplemented with team members who really care about the world they live in. To see more about our program go to our Thinkin' Green page.

Large bin of paper to recycle
We do quite a bit of recycling here!

Community Involvement

Brad and Merrill's involvement in the Auburn community, as well as surrounding areas, helps build Community Partnerships. They are dedicated to helping others and being involved in the community is on their priority list.

Service

Service

  • Soroptomist International of the American River
    Board Member, Laurel Society Member
  • Auburn Rotary
    Paul Harris Fellow
  • Auburn 49er Lions Club
    Past President
  • Downtown Business Association
    Past President
  • Western States Trail Foundation
    Board of Governors Member
  • Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Foundation
    Former Trustee
  • Auburn Main Street
    Former Commissioner
  • Placer Hills Youth Soccer
    Former Board Member
  • Placer Hills 4H
    Former Horse Project Leader

Chambers

Chambers

  • Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce
    Past President
  • Grass Valley Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce

Others

Others

  • Gold Country Trails Council
  • Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation
  • Back Country Horsemen of California

Beneficiaries (Past & Present)

APi-marketing is happy to be involved in our community, and we show our support in a variety of ways. We donate and discount printing, donate money, and volunteer for several organizations in our area.

Animal & Equestrian

Animal & Equestrian

  • Action Coalition of Equestrians
  • Auburn Area Animal Rescue Foundation
  • Draft Horse Classic
  • Gold Country Fair Livestock Auction
  • Horse's Honor
  • Miss Rodeo Queen
  • Penn Valley Rodeo
  • Placer SPCA

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

  • Center for the Arts
  • Music In the Mountains
  • Placer Arts 360
  • Auburn Community Festival
  • Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center
  • Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Educational/Community Services

Educational/Community Services

  • American Red Cross
  • Assistance League of Auburn Foothills
  • Auburn 49er Lions
  • Auburn Area Christmas Basket
  • Auburn Interfaith Food Closet
  • Auburn Rotary
  • Bidwell Bar Association
  • Business and Professional Women of Nevada County
  • Faith and Fantasy Ball
  • Friends of Placer County Law Enforcement
  • KVMR Radio
  • Meadow Vista Lions
  • Nevada County Fair
  • Nevada County Food Bank
  • Nevada County Habitat for Humanity
  • Operation Mom
  • Relay for Life/Auburn
  • Senior's First
  • Soroptimist International of Auburn
  • Soroptimist International of the American River
  • Thunder in the Sky
  • Women of Worth
  • Placer Food Bank

Trail Work/Land Trusts/Conservation

Trail Work/Land Trusts/Conservation

  • American River Conservancy
  • Back Country Horsemen of CA, Motherlode Unit
  • Gold Country Trails Council
  • Meadow Vista Rod & Gun Club
  • Meadow Vista Trails Association
  • PARC/Protect American River Canyons
  • Placer Land Trust
  • Placer Nature Center
  • South Placer Heritage Foundation
  • SYRCL South Yuba River Citizen's League
  • Western States Trail Foundation
  • Tahoe Cattlemen's Association

Youth

Youth

  • Boys and Girls Club of Placer County
  • CASA/Child Advocates of Placer County
  • Junior Leadership Development Program
  • Placer High Girls Soccer
  • Placer High Grad Night
  • Placer High School
  • Placer Hills 4H
  • Placer Hills Youth Soccer Club