Community | PPPC Communiqué TOPS+ Brings Canada’s Promo Pros Together Again PPPC’s multi-city, nationwide trade show tour returns in person to a stellar turnout. By Margaret Williamson Batuszkin THE PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT Professionals of Canada kicked off the new year strong with TOPS+2023, a five-city, nationwide promotional trade show tour showcasing the best in Canada’s promotional products. Back in person after a virtual, two-year hiatus, PPPC TOPS+ featured tour stops in Montreal (Jan. 24), Toronto (Jan. 26), Calgary (Jan. 31), Vancouver (Feb. 3) and Winnipeg (Feb. 8) in some of Canada’s leading event venues. PPPC member suppliers, multi-line reps, distributors and their clients were back in full force for TOPS+2023 and ready to do business. Show floors were abuzz throughout the tour. More than 65 suppliers showcased their promotional wares to over 1,000 excited distributors and their clients. “PPPC members united across the country and brought their A game to make this year’s TOPS+ bigger and better than ever,” says Jonathan N. Strauss, PPPC president and CEO. “We’re now focused on TOPS+2024 and how to elevate the TOPS+ experience for our members, while continuing to provide innovative ways to bring together members to network and effectively and efficiently do business.” A key benefit to TOPS+ is it brings the trade show to a city near PPPC member suppliers, multi-line reps, distributors and their valued clients. Many members realize Above: Paola Riccio (second from left) and the Spector & Co. team welcome Jonathan Strauss, PPPC president and CEO (left), and Katrina Derksen, CAS, PPPC events and membership manager (right). Top Left: Emblemteks booth Bottom Left: Starline booth Below: ADG Advantage booth 76 • APRIL 2023 • PPAI
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