Chase Street Accessories & Engraving

What Chase Street Accessories & Engraving does

Chase Street Accessories & Engraving, now operating as Summit Imprints, is a private, single-location small business founded in 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in custom awards, branded promotional products, personalized gifts, custom signage, and engraving services. The product portfolio spans five groupings: awards (crystal and glass awards, handmade art glass, acrylic awards, plaques, resin trophies); gifts (executive gifts, promotional gifts, drinkware, challenge coins, tech gifts, coins and medallions); wearables (apparel, bags, nametags, badges, patches, accessories); signage and decor (sheet metal, acrylic, wood signage, custom-cut shapes, frames, holiday decorations); and ancillary services (creative services, rush options, metal upgrades, embroidered monograms, gift certificates, high-volume special order). Core technical capabilities are physical fabrication, including laser engraving, metal upgrade processing, and custom-cut wood and acrylic shape production, supplemented by in-house creative design services for artwork and branding.

The business sells primarily direct-to-consumer through a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront, with appointment-based service at its Baltimore headquarters at 729 E Pratt St, Suite 502, and a separate promotional products domain at swag.summitimprints.com. Pricing is quote-based for custom and special-order work, while standard catalog items are available through the storefront with prices not publicly disclosed. The company extends its catalog reach via distribution partnerships with Premier Crystal, Premier Personalized Gifts, and Gemini Inc., and sources bulk items from a network of eco-friendly, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned suppliers.

Target customers are spread across several segments: corporate and business clients (employee recognition, achievement and milestone awards), marketing and events teams (promotional merchandise and event swag), government and municipal organizations, nonprofits (donor and volunteer recognition), and memorial/funeral service providers. Geographic focus is the U.S. Mid-Atlantic. The company is privately held following a May 2024 management buyout by its long-time manager, Robert Lynch, and operates with 1-10 employees and no institutional capital beyond two small-business grants received in 2023.

Name

Chase Street Accessories & Engraving

Legal name

Summit Imprints

Website

https://chasestreetae.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Summit Imprints, formerly Chase Street Accessories & Engraving, is a Baltimore-based small business offering custom-engraved awards, branded promotional products, custom signage, and personalized gifts to corporate, government, nonprofit, marketing/events, and memorial customers across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and appointment-based service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Awards & Promotional Products

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (458310), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942), Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Merchandise & Corporate Gifts (BPAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Show Giveaways & Event Premiums (BPAFAMAG), Premiums, On-Pack & Pack-In Promotions (BPAFAMAJ)

Keywords

• Custom engraving services
• Promotional products
• Awards and trophies
• Branded merchandise
• Custom signage

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of awards, trophies, plaques, glass awards, acrylic awards, resin trophies, signage, decor, apparel, accessories, drinkware, and promotional gifts. Products sold through e-commerce storefront with options for standard catalog items and special orders.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom manufacturing and fabrication services including engraving, metal upgrades, rush processing, creative design services, and custom-cut production for non-standard items.
3. Special Order / High Volume: Sourcing and supplying bulk promotional products and special order items from extended catalogs for corporate and high-volume customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chase Street Accessories & Engraving (operating as Summit Imprints) sells custom recognition awards, branded promotional merchandise, personalized gifts, custom apparel, and signage, produced through in-house engraving and fabrication. The company offers laser engraving, metal upgrades, custom-cut wood and acrylic shapes, creative design services, embroidered monograms, and rush processing, and sources bulk items through extended supplier catalogs for corporate and individual customers.

Product overview

Summit Imprints (formerly Chase Street Accessories & Engraving) is a promotional products and awards company offering a comprehensive portfolio of recognition and branding products. The core offerings span four main categories: Awards (including Premium Crystal and Glass Awards, Handmade Art Glass, Acrylic Awards, Plaques, and Resin Trophies), Gifts (Executive Gifts, Promotional Gifts, Drinkware, Challenge Coins, Tech Gifts, and Coins/Medallions/Pins), Wearables/Apparel (Bags, Apparel, Nametags/Badges/Patches, and Accessories), and Signage/Decor (Sheet Metal Signage, Acrylic Signage, Wood Signage, Custom-Cut Shapes, Frames and Decor, Holiday Decorations). The company also provides增值服务 including Creative Services, Rush Options, Metal Upgrade Options, Add-on Processing, Embroidered Monograms, and Gift Certificates. A Special Order division sources bulk products from eco-friendly, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned suppliers for high-volume custom projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Crystal and Glass Awards High-end crystal and glass award items for recognition and achievement ceremonies, sourced in-house and via the Premier Crystal extended catalog for corporate, government, and individual buyers.
• Handmade Art Glass Awards Artisan-crafted glass awards with handmade designs for distinctive recognition presentations and executive gifting.
• Acrylic Awards Custom acrylic award pieces for various recognition occasions including corporate, sports, and achievement events.
• Plaques Recognition plaques available in sheet metal, precision-tooled, and cast options for corporate, government, and nonprofit recognition programs.
• Resin Trophies Resin-based trophy awards for sports, corporate, and achievement recognition events.
• Executive Gifts Premium gift items designed for executive-level appreciation and corporate gifting programs.
• Promotional Gifts Branded promotional merchandise for marketing campaigns, events, and corporate branding initiatives.
• Drinkware Personalized drinkware items including mugs, bottles, and glassware for corporate gifts and promotions.
• Challenge Coins Custom challenge coins for military, corporate, and organization recognition programs, sourced through the special-order division.
• Tech Gifts Technology-related promotional gifts and branded items including electronic accessories, sourced via the special-order division.
• Coins, Medallions, and Pins Custom coins, medallions, and lapel pins for awards and recognition programs, sourced via the special-order catalog.
• Apparel Custom branded apparel including shirts, hats, and wearable merchandise for corporate, team, and event use.
• Bags Branded bags and carriers for promotional and corporate use.
• Nametags, Badges, and Patches Custom nametags, identification badges, and embroidered patches for organizations and events.
• Sheet Metal Signage / Plates Custom sheet metal signs and plates for signage and decorative applications.
• Acrylic Signage Custom acrylic signs for professional and decorative signage needs.
• Wood Signage Custom wood signs and panels for interior and exterior applications.
• Custom-Cut Wood Shapes Laser-cut or precision-tooled custom wood shapes for crafts, signage, and decorative applications.
• Custom-Cut Acrylic Shapes Laser-cut or precision-tooled custom acrylic shapes for displays, signage, and crafts.
• Frames and Decor Picture frames and decorative items for awards display and home/office decor.
• Holiday Decorations Seasonal holiday decorations for corporate and personal use.
• Creative Services In-house custom design and creative services for artwork, logos, and branding materials used in awards, signage, and promotional projects.
• Rush Processing Options Expedited production and turnaround services for time-sensitive custom orders, available as an add-on.
• Metal Upgrade Options Premium metal finishing and upgrade options applied to awards and signage for enhanced product quality.
• Add-on Engraving and Processing Additional engraving and processing services available as customization add-ons for awards, gifts, and signage.
• Embroidered Monograms Custom embroidered monogram services applied to apparel and textile items.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificate products for individual purchases and corporate gifting programs.
• Special Order and High-Volume Sourcing Custom sourcing and high-volume order fulfillment service for items not in the standard catalog, drawing on eco-friendly, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the company's online store, providing payment processing, shipping integration (including Shopify Planet for carbon-neutral shipping), and store infrastructure.
• Premier CrystalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtended awards catalog partner providing access to premium crystal and glass awards through the Summit Imprints website.
• Premier Personalized GiftsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtended gifts catalog partner offering a wider variety of personalized gift options through the Summit Imprints platform.
• Eco-friendly, Minority-owned, Veteran-owned, Woman-owned SuppliersminorOthersNetwork of diverse suppliers used for sourcing bulk promotional products when in-house capacity is insufficient.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAMKO: BAMKO is a promotional products and branded merchandise distributor focused on corporate gifting, custom apparel, and recognition programs. It is comparable to Summit Imprints in serving corporate and event-based promotional needs with custom branding, though BAMKO operates as a larger, sales-driven distributor rather than a small local operator.
• PromoShop: PromoShop is a promotional products agency that designs and sources branded merchandise, apparel, and corporate gifts for brand marketers and agencies. It overlaps with Summit Imprints in promotional merchandise and custom apparel but operates as a creative/branding-focused agency rather than a retail-plus-engraving operation.
• Crown Awards: Crown Awards is a specialty retailer and manufacturer of trophies, plaques, medals, and recognition awards sold direct to consumers, schools, sports leagues, and businesses. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Summit Imprints' awards and recognition product lines, with overlapping categories in crystal awards, plaques, and trophies.
• HALO Recognition (formerly HALO/Awards.com): HALO Recognition is a leading direct-to-customer provider of branded merchandise, awards, and recognition programs, closely aligning with Summit Imprints' awards, recognition, and corporate gifting focus. Both companies emphasize employee recognition and customized branded products, though HALO operates at materially greater scale and with a national fulfillment network.
• Brand Alliance: Brand Alliance is a promotional products and branded merchandise company offering apparel, awards, drinkware, and custom gifts to corporate clients. It is comparable to Summit Imprints across multiple categories including wearables, drinkware, and awards, but operates as a multi-brand distributor with greater scale and supplier relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Crestline Promotional Products: Crestline is an established promotional products and corporate gifts distributor with a broad online catalog serving businesses, schools, and organizations. It competes with Summit Imprints in branded merchandise, drinkware, awards, and corporate gifting but operates at significantly larger scale with national distribution.
• 4imprint: 4imprint is one of the largest North American promotional products distributors, offering a massive catalog of branded merchandise, awards, and apparel to corporate and mid-market buyers. It directly overlaps with Summit Imprints' promotional products, awards, and apparel categories but at vastly greater scale and with self-serve online ordering.
• National Pen: National Pen is a long-established promotional products company specializing in custom-printed pens and a wide range of branded merchandise for SMBs and enterprises. It is comparable to Summit Imprints in offering personalized promotional items and corporate gifts, but with much larger scale and a focus on direct mail and e-commerce channels.
• Recognition Brands (formerly Awards Network / O.C. Tanner promotional): O.C. Tanner is a leading provider of employee recognition programs, service awards, and corporate recognition merchandise. It overlaps with Summit Imprints' corporate recognition and award offerings but focuses on large enterprise program management rather than transactional sales of physical awards.

Emerging players

• Trophy Outlet / Edco Awards: Trophy Outlet and similar online trophy retailers are direct-to-consumer awards sellers that compete in plaques, trophies, and recognition awards. They are comparable to Summit Imprints' awards catalog but typically focus on standardized SKU fulfillment rather than custom engraving and corporate gifting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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