PPB November 2018

by James Khattak SAGE Show Draws Industry Distributors And Their Buyers SAGE Show 2018, hosted by industry technology provider SAGE, drew distributors from across the region to the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas, on August 30. The show featured an extensive lineup of exhibitors and professional education sessions throughout the day— some produced by PPAI—that explored cutting-edge technology, improving sales and marketing skills and promoting growth for promotional products businesses. SAGE Show 2018 drew more than 1,000 industry professionals and more than 300 invited clients to explore over 250 supplier lines. PSI Sustainability Awards Celebrate Industry Accomplishments In September, the Promotional Product Service Institute (PSI) presented the fourth annual PSI Sustainability Awards at the Wiesbaden Kurhaus in Wiesbaden, Germany. The awards presentation was held in conjunction with the PSI Sustainability Summit, which brought together industry and business leaders to discuss future-proofing supply chains. The PSI Sustainability Awards recognized industry companies in eight categories for economic, environmental and social excellence and sustainable products, while CD Werbemittel Vertriebs GmbH took home the award for Sustainable Distributor of the Year. Geiger Sets Industry Yoga Record Geiger set an industry record for the largest number of people participating in a single yoga session as the Lewiston, Maine-based distributor kicked off its 2019 business planning season this fall. Every employee attended the motivational workshop and nearly 100 employees participated in the yoga session. Geiger’s motivational workshop was led by Dan Nevins, veteran, speaker and yoga teacher. Nevins challenged employees to make a positive change in their lives and in business. In turn, Geiger made a donation to Warrior Spirit Retreat, a place where wounded veterans learn to heal. | NOVEMBER 2018 | 97 CONNECT