PPB January 2018

commonsku Draws 100+ To Inaugural Boot Camp commonsku, a Toronto, Ontario-based provider of promotional products business and sales software, held its inaugural Business-by-Design boot camp in October at Palm Springs, California’s Ace Hotel. The three-day event gave more than 100 industry professionals opportunities to network and attend a series of workshops to help build and expand their businesses. Topics covered included mastering the art of selling, business growth and scaling strategies, purpose-driven brands, authentic brand experiences and emerging trends in e-commerce, among others. In November, PPAI hosted a meeting of invited experts and members of the Association’s Product Responsibility Action Group (PRAG) to discuss California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, more commonly known as Prop 65. Participants discussed the latest updates to Prop 65, how it affects the industry and how best to educate and update promotional products companies so they are in compliance with the new regulations. commonsku’s inaugural Business-by- Design boot camp included several opportunities for attendees to make industry connections. Business-by-Design participants enjoy a casual atmosphere while listening to one of the boot camp’s speakers. Prop 65Workshop Discusses Updates ToThe Law The workshop brought together several of the industry’s top compliance specialists to analyze, simplify and prepare best practices for suppliers and distributors in managing their risk in light of recent changes to California Proposition 65. | JANUARY 2018 | 113 CONNECT