About

Kerry McCoy

800 West Ninth Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 375-7633/Fax: (501) 375-7638
Email: kmccoy@flagandbanner.com

Summary of Qualifications

  • Business Owner/CEO 32 years
  • Fiscal Management/Budgeting 32 years
  • Sales/Merchandising 32 years
  • Inventory Control 32 years
  • Staff Recruitment/Retention 23 years
  • Strategic Planning 22 years
  • Manufacturing/Production of Goods 18 years
  • Graphics Design 17 years

Administrative Accomplishments

Overview - Arkansas Flag and Banner has grown into a multi-million dollar company under the leadership of Kerry Thompson McCoy, with 22 full-time employees. By embracing the Internet, modern technology, and direct purchasing techniques, AFB is moving toward becoming a nationally recognized entity in the flag and patriotic merchandising arena. Additionally, AFB has established the Dreamland Ballroom as a community venue to enhance the availability of quality entertainment and social events.

  • 1975 - Began Arkansas Flag and Banner (AFB) with a capital investment of $400; started work by cold calling businesses to sell flag products.
  • 1975 - 1984 employed in various part-time ventures, while growing the business.
  • 1984 - Hired first sales staff for AFB.
  • 1985 - Secured $20,000 loan for yellow page advertisement in the seven surrounding states to increase sales; moved into first commercial property located on Main Street in North Little Rock, Arkansas; implemented a small, commission based sales force.
  • 1989 - Created the sewing department; purchased the company’s first sewing apparatus.
  • 1991 - Created the graphics design department; purchased a computer graphics machine to sell computer generated banners.
  • 1991 - Began to screen and print United States flags and banners, as a direct result of Desert Storm.
  • 1992 - Used proceeds to purchase and renovate the current headquarters, located in the historic Taborian Hall on Ninth Street in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • 1993 - Computerized sales and accounting processes; purchased office computers.
  • 1995 - Purchased the name - FlagandBanner.com in an effort to reinvent the business; launched and managed four websites and subsequent changes.
  • 2000 - Secured $500,000 loan, modernized/upgraded FlagandBanner.com infrastructure.
  • 2001 - Created a retail storefront, comprised of a storeroom for customers to browse merchandize found during buying trips. All gifts and accessories are published and available thru the website: www.flagandbanner.com.
  • Currently exploring expansion into the Asian manufacturing market for direct purchasing; AFB will also add fiber optics to upgrade the phone system and create in-house web hosting.

Kerry McCoy is owner of Flag and Banner located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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