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Upcoming Chapter Events
BC Chapter - Breakaway Hockey Tournament, AGM & Xmas Party!
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017
Time: Hockey Game 2:30pm-3:45pm|Party 4:00pm | AGM 6:00pm
Location: Planet Ice - 10388 Nordel Court, Delta, B.C.
Price: FREE with 2 non-perishable food items for the food bank
Includes: Pizza and appetizers
Ontario Chapter - Breakaway Hockey Tournament, AGM & Xmas Party!
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2017
Time: Hockey Game 1:30pm-4:00pm|Party 4:30pm | AGM 6:00pm
Location: Scotia Pond - 57 CARL HALL ROAD, NORTH YORK, ON
Price: FREE with 2 non-perishable food items for the food bank
Buffet dinner to follow the games.
There will be a winter coat and food drive taking place.
Ottawa - Breakaway Hockey Tournament, Ottawa's first game!
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Time: Hockey Game 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Richcraft Sensplex - 813 Shefford Road, Ottawa, ON
Price: FREE 
Quebec Chapter - Breakaway Hockey Tournament, AGM & XMas Party!
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Time: Hockey Game 3:15pm-4:30pm | Party 5:00pm | AGM 6:00pm
Location: Complexe Sportif Bell - 18000 boul. Leduc, Brossard, QC
Price: FREE with 2 non-perishable food items for the food bank
Hot Buffet included
In Memoriam
Mary Ann Barker
It's with heavy hearts that PPPC announces the passing of long time member of the association, Mary Ann Barker. Mary Ann passed away on October 19th, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann was a proud member of the promotional product industry for years, where she worked for companies such as Carlson Marketing and Taskforce and later went on to open her own business within the industry. Click here for more information and to send your condolences to Mary Ann's family.
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Industry News
Renew Your PPPC Membership
All members should have received an email with your membership renewal invoice and a letter from PPPC Presiden & CEO, Ed Ahad. Click here to read the letter from our President and to renew your PPPC Membership!
Reserve your Booth for Natcon 2018
Suppliers, booth assignment will begin soon. Click here to book your booth for the 2018 National Convention.
The 2017 Of the Year Voting is Now Open! 
Encourage your fellow PPPC members to vote in the PPPC Of the Year categories!  Simply copy & paste the link below into your promos, emails signatures, or on social media or your website  and promote the vote! www.promocan.com/of-the-year 
Hall of Fame! Humanitarian Award! Momentum Award!
PPPC Awards are now open and in search of the next Hall of Fame, Humanitarian and Momentum Award recipients! Submit your nominations today!
Click here for more info on the Momentum Award.
Click here for more info on the Hall of Fame.
Click here for more info on the Humanitarian Award.
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Aprons 'n More Inc. Purchases Gayla Canada's Promotional Product Sewing Business
Ian and Bonnie Townsend are very pleased to announce that Aprons 'n More Inc. has purchased Gayla Canada's promotional product sewing business effective October 31, 2017. Frank Guzzo and his wife Julie have finally made the decision to retire after having been active in the promotional products business for more than 40 years. On behalf of all of us who know Frank and Julie, we extend our best wishes and heartfelt appreciation for their many years of dedication and service to the promotional products industry and, most importantly, we wish them health and happiness on the road that lies ahead! 
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Botanical PaperWorks Receives Innovation In Print Award! 
The MPIA has recognized cleantech company Botanical PaperWorks with an Innovation In Print Award for their work producing and printing on plantable seed paper. Click here to find out more about the awards and watch a video of CEO, Heidi Reimer-Epp's acceptance speech.
Bugatti Announces New VP of Business Development Specialty Advertising, Ron Eliakim
We would like to inform you that Mike Oliver, Vice President of the Specialty Advertising division of Bugatti Group, has decided to leave the company to direct his professional career to other areas. His last day with us will be November 3rd. We would also like to inform you that Ron Eliakim will be Replacing Mike as October 30th, as Vice President of Business Development Specialty Advertising. Click here to continue reading this announcement. 
Pro Towels Welcomes New North Eastern Sales Rep, Adam Kennedy, to the Team
A big welcome to our new rep for North Eastern Ontario, Adam Kennedy!
Adam has 17 years of experience in the Promotional Products industry, including six and a half years with his agency, Adam Kennedy Agency, and four and a half years as a Canadian sales manager with an industry-leading apparel supplier.  "I am very excited to be joining such a highly respected company as Kanata Blanket and I look forward to working with all the wonderful people at the Pro Towels family. As we move into the gift giving season, Kanata Blanket should be on everyone's supplier list.  They offer an industry leading blanket selection and gift giving packaging, which is a great solution for your customers' Q4 needs." - Adam Kennedy. Read more here.
You're Invited to the Rosedale Seating Open House & Factory Tour!
You're Invited to the Rosedale Seating Open House & Factory Tour, on Thursday, November 2, from 3-7pm. Click here for more information. Wine & cheese will be served!
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