PPB April 2018

show or Promotions East in the past, their participation in this year’s show reflects the interest supplier companies have in reaching the industry’s East Coast audience. First-timers are: • International Merchandise Concepts • Lungsal International, Inc. • Piel Leather, Inc. • Apollo Soccer & Sports • Payne Manufacturing Canada Limited • Keg Products, Inc. • Quality Banner Company • Delk Products, Inc. • Diane Katzman Design • Vapor Apparel • iPlus USB, Inc. • AsiaInspection • Christmas By Krebs • True Brands • Ideal Knitwear • Gamehide • Grizzly Coolers • Diamondback Engraving • Strike Promo • Champro Sports • Granger Balloons • Sock Club • Stitchcounts • Tucano USA, Inc. • OrderMyGear • Leuchtturm1917 • Citadel Brands/AWDis • Seidio • Candy Club • Borun American Jewelry • Perfect Feast The show floor is open Tuesday, June 12 from 9:30 am – 4 pm, and on Wednesday, June 13 from 9:30 am – 3 pm. Find details about the show schedule, education and exhibits, and register at www.expoeast.ppai.org. PPAI L.E.A.D. Heads To Capitol Hill InMay The promotional products industry heads to Washington, D.C., next month to meet with members of Congress and federal agencies for the ninth annual PPAI Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). On May 16-18, Association staff will join a group of more than 80 industry professionals to hold approximately 350 meetings with senators, representatives and legislative staff to discuss pending legislation and issues relevant to the promotional products industry. Through a virtual fly-in, L.E.A.D. will also give thousands of promotional products professionals from around the U.S. the opportunity to advocate for the industry by writing letters, emails and social media posts on a host of issues. The virtual fly-in is part of L.E.A.D.’s goal of growing and protecting the promotional products industry. It gives industry members an opportunity to voice their concerns about legislation and policy that affect their business and the promotional products industry as a whole. Find out more about L.E.A.D. and the virtual fly-in at www.ppailaw.org. Nearly 80 member volunteers participated in the 2017 L.E.A.D. event where they discussed issues such as the border adjustment tax and advertising deductions. | APRIL 2018 | 79 CONNECT