Current Press (articles link to pdf files)
2008
Salsa Introduces Two New Full Suspension Trail BikesQBP Awarded 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Salsa Announces New Distribution Model
QBP Achieves Energy Savings with Architecture and TechnologyThe winter 2008 edition of LHB Performance Perspectives, an architectural journal, explores how QBP’s green office and warehouse complex utilizes design, construction and solar power to save energy and help reduce its carbon footprint. It also explores up-front costs and long-term return on investment.QBP Receives Minnesota Governor’s Award
QBP and Full Cycle Use Bikes to Help Homeless Youth
Frostbike ‘08 Defies Wind Chills as Bike Industry Heats Up
2007
Minnesota Business Magazine looks at how Steve Flagg, president of QBP, turned his passion for bikes into a values-driven company that is the largest distributor in the bicycle industry. How does his vision—and values—keep the company on the road to success?
- from Minnesota Business Magazine
Governor Pawlenty Says QBP is on “Front Edge” of the Nation’s Clean Energy Future
QBP Partners with WTB to Benefit Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
Paving the Trails with Greenbacks
QBP Announces 5000Bikes Campaign
QBP Receives Carbon Buster Award from Senator Klobuchar
QBP Launches Civia Brand
Adding Up the Cost of Commuting
Senator Klobuchar Tours Green Building at QBP
New Online Survey from QBP Asks the “Ultimate Question”
Specialized Announces Commute Cup Challenge Winners
QBP Forms Commuter Bike League
QBP Receives Gold LEED Certification for Distribution Center
Giant New Sculpture Celebrates the Spirit of Cycling
QBP and GE Launch Consumer Credit Program for Biker Dealers
QBP Exclusive Distributor for Race Face Clothing
Fred Boykin Receives QBP Clay Mankin Award
QBP and Tri-Technical Systems Announce New Online Purchase Order Software
QBP Cyclists Endure Arctic Conditions in Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon
Frostbike Melts Mid Winter Bicycle Blues
QBP Taps Barry Schmitt to Direct Race Face Sales
QBP Names Kim Brown Director of Distribution
Going For Gold - Architecture Minnesota January/February 2007
QBP is Exclusive Distributor for Hope Headsets in US
Awards
2008
Upper Midwest Winner for the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
—Presented to Steve Flagg, QBP president, in recognition of the company’s excellence in the distribution category of the Upper Midwest regional program. Ernst & Young LLP gives the prestigious award to entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses
2006
Distributor of the Year, Tier 1
—Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
HighJump Distinguished Customer Award
HighJump Software recognized QBP for its success in using the HighJump warehouse management system to drive supply chain excellence. QBP was among four of HighJump Software’s more than 700 customers to receive the honor.
2005
Specialized Commuter Cup: First Place for 101+ Employee Company
For highest percentage of bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day
—Sponsored by Specialized Bicycles
2004
Distributor of the Year, Tier 1
—Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Best Workplace for Commuters Designation
This joint award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) recognized QBP for its leadership in meeting the EPA’s National Standard of Excellence in commuter benefits.
Specialized Commuter Cup: First Place for 101+ Employee Company
For highest percentage of bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day
—Sponsored by Specialized Bicycles