Gift Biz Unwrapped | Women Entrepreneurs | Bakers, Crafters, Makers | Startup

http://giftbizunwrapped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Claudia-Thumbnail.jpg () In 1993 Claudia Johnson founded her unique gift company, EXCLAMATIONS! Gifts with a two hundred dollar unemployment check and a dream. Her business has evolved into a thriving, full service, gift and gift basket company, offering an entire host of innovative and custom gift baskets, specialty items, and themed gift solutions for all occasions. In 2001 she purchased her 5,000 square foot building which features an inspiring showroom, gourmet pantry, offices, production facilities, shipping department and a photography studio. Having been honored with many distinctions in the gift industry, Claudia’s accomplishments include: Guest Gift Designer for Nordstrom; in-house Gift Basket Instructor at JC Penny’s corporate center in Plano, TX; and voted First Place winner for “San Diego’s Best Gift Shop”. She has been featured in international trade magazines, on television, and has been a guest speaker at national level trade shows and conv