In 1925 the Interstate Post Graduate Medical Association became Brede's first national account.

Brede also made and decorated floats for the Aquatennial Parade in Minneapolis.

Bill Brede invented the concept of Pipe & Drape. He was posthumously awarded the coveted Convention Leadership Council "Hall of Leaders" Award for his invention.

Brede used to decorate Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown streets every year for the holiday season.