PPB May 2020

Available in multiple colors PPAI: 111248 | ASI: 35375 | SAGE: 50327 | UPIC: ACCENTS | DC:101273 www.americanaccents.com 888.287.7883 | customerservice@americanaccents.com FROST FLEX™ CUPS Flexible shatterproof plastic Unique, translucent, textured surface Ideal for places where glass is prohibited Multiple print methods available 25 piece minimums! 3 day turnaround Made & printed in the USA Recyclable product They’ve also put together the COVID-19 Workplace Response Plan, available here: shop.ppai.org/files/affinity-hr-plan-for- covid-19.pdf. Legal Assistance – PPAI’s affinity partner, Paley Rothman Attorneys at Law, offers PPAI members a free 15-minute legal consultation. This can be immediately helpful to businesses as they review contracts and employee issues. The Association has retained Paley Rothman to answer members’ legal questions, so they should include their PPAI number when setting up a consultation appointment. Call Jessica Summers at 301-968-3402 to set up a free 15-minute consultation. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Recovery Assistance – In response to the coronavirus pandemic, small-business owners in all U.S. states, territories and Washington D.C. are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to help overcome a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance will not have to be repaid. For more information visit www.sba.gov/page/ coronavirus-covid-19-small-business- guidance-loan-resources. CARES Act: What It Means To You – The recent U.S. legislation aimed at providing relief to businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the CARES Act, has significant implications for the promotional products industry. It provides disaster relief for industry companies, including deferred tax payments, loans with forgiveness options and direct payments to businesses and individuals. Learn more about it here: www.ppai.org/ advocacy/legislative-action-watch/ law-news. The Association also held a webinar on the topic on April 3. A recording of the session can be found here: onlineeducation.ppai.org/ products/cares-act-and-what-it-means- for-the-industry. For PPAI Members In Canada – Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC) has purchased services from the Michigan Promotional Products Association (MiPPA) to allow free webinar access. Keep in mind that the webinar content is originating from and created in the U.S., but most topics will be universally applicable. All webinars are eligible for PPAI certification points. PPPC is also working to create Canadian- specific webinars and French content. Legal Counsel For Regional Associations – PPAI understands the importance of a strong regional community and remains committed to | MAY 2020 | 81