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INSIDE PPAI
Dent. As part of its
education compo-
nent, the open
house featured a
presentation from
Artistic Toy
President Jim
Socci, CAS, on face-
to-face networking,
and PPAI Diversity
Development and
Engagement
Manager Seth Barnett spoke on attracting and engaging the
Millennial workforce.
• The Promotional Professionals Association of
Chicago (PPAChicago) scheduled a number of events
throughout PPW!W. Association members toured the
facilities of suppliers Dard and Sharp Print, and Shockwaves
Apparel’s factory. PPAI hosted an education seminar with
PPAI Product Responsibility Manager Tim Brown, MAS, on
establishing a corporate responsibility program. PPAChicago
closed out its PPW!W activities with a member appreciation
lunch and charity drive.
• The Specialty Advertising Association of California
(SAAC) partnered with to hold a
PPW!W fun
run/walk and
happy hour in
Calabasas,
California.
Sponsored by
Logomark,
PrintGear and Pro
Towels, the event’s
$25 entrance
donation benefited
the Foundation for
SAAC, SAAC’s
501(c)3 charitable
nonprofit, and the
Independent
Living Resource
Center.
• The Upper Midwest Association of Promotional
Professionals (UMAPP) partnered with Advance
Corporation for a factory tour, giving UMAPP mem-
bers an up-close look at its facilities and operations.
• HALO Branded Solutions in Sterling, Illinois, reached
out to 12 businesses in its community to share its
“Random Acts of Promo” message. The distributor
assembled and delivered goody bags with 10 promotional
items, along with a card highlighting the value of promotion-
al products in the marketing mix. It also encouraged recipi-
ents to share the gifts and the message through social media.
• The Virginia Promotional Products Association’s
(VAPPA) celebration of PPW!W included an “Eat. Learn.
VAPPA.” event with multi-line rep Mark Chipchase.
• The Specialty Advertising
Association of Greater New York
(SAAGNY) scheduled factory tours
for its members during PPW!W.
SAAGNY members visited Vantage
Apparel’s factory in Avenel, New
Jersey, and also toured Tekweld’s
Hauppauge, New York, facility.
• The Caribbean Advertising
Specialties Association (CASA)
hosted a lunch-and-learn event
in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The
afternoon event focused on how
businesses can differentiate them-
selves from their competition.
• The Georgia Association of Promotional Products
Professionals (GAPPP) brought in Daniel Webb of
the Webb Company and Jon Jackson of Gemline for
a lunch-and-learn in Sand Springs, Georgia.
• The Promotional Products Association of Florida
(PPAF) brought its members together for a lunch-
and-learn in Winter Park.
Artistic Toy’s open house included
booths from 16 exhibiting suppliers.
Advance Corporation National Sales Manager Rena Ashfeld, CAS (center), shows
her guests from UMAPP around the supplier’s facility during the factory tour.
The Specialty Advertising
Association of Greater New York
(SAAGNY) scheduled factory tours
for its members during PPW!W,
including Tekweld’s facility in
Hauppauge, New York.
The Specialty Advertising
Association of California (SAAC) part-
nered with to hold
a PPW!W fun run/walk event.
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