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Friday, February 24, 2017
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Our new range of exquisite Swiss Force drinkware, multi-tools and flashlights are exceptional in quality and design. See our new website and virtual flip catalog for more information.
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Introducing our latest product, the EZ Stick. Featuring a washable 3M adhesive gel that sticks securely onto flat surface with no residue. A great way of promoting your brand or message.
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Congratulations to our Winners!
Thank you to everyone who came by the PPPC booth at the National Convention and who played PPPC Scratch & Win. Participants had the chance to win Trakkables, courtesy of Artmetal Promotional Products, or a $25 gift card. Congratulations to all our winners!
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Scratch & Win $25 Gift Card Winners:
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Peggy Eng, Promobilia
Don Fahie, Trimar Promotional Products
Sylvie Hamel, Sylvie Hamel Communications
Richard Kotzen, Talbot Marketing
Michèle Lécuyer-Hutton, Access Direct Promotions
Natalie Lécuyer, Access Direct Promotions
Mario Martel, Cloé & cie
Bryan Maude, Ad Plus Promotions
Jessica White, Mi Pen Company
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Earn Back Your Membership Investment!
PPPC Advantage Partners provide members with discounts on a variety of services, to help you run your business. Are you making the most out of your membership by taking advantage of these services? Click
here to learn more!
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13 Things the Smartest Leaders Say to Motivate Their Employees
Motivation comes in many forms, but most of the time it's an intrinsic desire to act with clear intention and
great purpose toward achieving something good. It comes from deep within, and both heart and mind have to be in the game.
If you're in a
leadership role
, there's no question that you hold the key to unlocking the power of motivation to release discretionary effort in each person you lead.
And it may all start with what you say.
Smart leaders motivate their people from the neck up by articulating things like...
Click here to continue reading this article.
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Ontario Chapter Street Smart Seminar
Registration now open!
Distributors, register now to attend the first ever PPPC Ontario Street Smart Seminar!
When: April 20, 2017
Where: Homewood Suites,
618 Applewood Crescent,
Concord ON L4K 4B4
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ,
Check-In and Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM
Click
here for more information and
here to register.
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Click here to see a list of new PPPC members!
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Important Message From Artech
We have been made aware that our email server has recently been spoofed. As a consequence, you may have received an email with the subject line "Fraud from Artech & Innovation Specialties - Avoid this supplier".
We wish to apologize for the inconvenience this incident may have caused you.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and we invite you to contact us to answer any questions you might have concerning this situation or if we can be of assistance. Read more here.
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Sally Piitz Joins Cutter & Buck
This week, sportswear brand Cutter & Buck announced the addition of Sally Piitz to their growing Canadian sales team. Piitz will be focused on corporate sales of Cutter & Buck and Clique apparel in the Greater Toronto East region, while Dave Cullum manages Greater Toronto West.
"We've seen incredible growth in our business this past year, and continue to invest in developing our team", says Shane Brett, C&B's National Sales Manager. "We give Dave Cullum full credit for his incredible efforts growing our Toronto territory, and with Dave's input have diversified our team to increase our presence in the GTA. Sally is an experienced pro, and her addition to the C&B family we will result in more quality time with our clients, and an even stronger ability to serve their business needs."
Cutter & Buck also recently announced plans to open a distribution facility in Toronto later this year, as part of continued expansion plans to fuel the growing Canadian business.
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PPAI Names Committee and Advisory Chairs, Liaisons
PPAI announced the following new Volunteer Committee and Advisory Group Chairs and Liaisons for the 2017-2018 term.
The PPAI Committees and Advisory Groups are comprised of volunteer representatives from the Association's membership including distributors, suppliers, business services partners and representatives, who work together to promote, protect and grow the promotional products industry and the Association. PPAI volunteer committees address ongoing and essential strategic missions important to the Association and the industry. Click here to continue reading.
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Prime Line® Expands Its Jetline's South Carolina Facility
Prime Line® (Prime Resources Corp.) has significantly expanded its Jetline South Carolina facility to keep up with an increasing demand for free 24-hour rush service on apparel and drinkware. The expansion was celebrated yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the factory attended by employees, distributors and members of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
The expansion amounts to additional manufacturing and warehouse space and includes upgrades to the silk screen, embroidery and multicolor drinkware areas. Click here to continue reading. Click here to see a picture from the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Source Abroad By Prime Adds 15 New Items To Its Direct Import Line
Source Abroad by Prime, the overseas and custom sourcing division of Prime Line®, has added 15 new items to its direct import line and launched a new, fully animated capabilities video. "Source Abroad® offers distributors tremendous flexibility as it can deliver factory direct pricing on a large order of a stock Prime or Jetline item, or it can modify an existing product or it can create a one-of-a-kind item from scratch," said Jeff Lederer, CEO of Prime Line. "We also offer price engineering where we use less expensive materials to replicate an existing item in order to meet a specific price point." Click here for more details.
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PromoGroup: Distributor Of the Year Eastern Canada
PromoGroup was presented the Award for Large Distributor of the Year, Eastern Canada at the annual Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC) Image Awards, held Sunday evening in Toronto. Claude Rivard, Founder and President of PromoGroup is deeply appreciative of this recognition by his peers. "We proudly welcome this award as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2017. We have been able to quickly assert ourselves as an important player, not only on the Quebec scene, but across Canada. This represents an important step for PromoGroup, which continues to develop new markets. Thank you to all our dealers and partners that make PromoGroup a leader in its industry" said Rivard. Click here to continue reading. Click here to see a photo of the group.
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The TOPS+ 2017 tour will be kicking off in Vancouver on September 6th and will be making it's way out east, with stops in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal!
This year, the Calgary show will be working in conjunction with Imprint Canada. The Calgary show will take place
on September 8th & 9th.
Visit Imprint Canada for more details.
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Promotional Marketing Event
PPPC and Promo Expo have partnered in order to bring you an extended number of table top shows, this spring. Beginning on April 24th in Winnipeg, the Canadian Promotional Marketing Event will travel throughout the country, visiting 7 different Canadian cities along the way.
Click here for more information on dates and locations. Suppliers, click here to reserve your spot today! Space is limited!
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PICS - The Promotional Idea & Concept Show
Save the date! PICS Will be in Toronto on March 7th-8th and in Ottawa on March 29th.
Membership Services Coordinator, Melanie Gallagher, will be at these upcoming shows.
If you're in the area, please stop by!
TORONTO WEST - Tuesday, March 7th, 2017,
11am - 3pm
Supreme Luxury Event Venue, 8311 Weston Rd., Woodbridge, On
TORONTO EAST - Thursday, March 9th, 2018, 11am - 3pm
The Brighton Convention & Event Centre, 2155 McNicoll Ave., Toronto, On
Click here for more information on PICS Toronto.
OTTAWA - Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, 10am - 2:30pm
Ottawa Centurion Convention & Event Centre, 170 Colonnade Rd, Ottawa, On
Click here for more information on PICS Ottawa.
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Join PPPC at Canada's leading
Marketing Conference - April 3rd!
The Art of Marketing is coming to Toronto on April 3rd and PPPC members have an opportunity to participate in this exceptional day of learning. A preferred rate has been established for our members that are interested in attending.
Take advantage of our preferred member rate - use promo-code PPPC20 and save $100 when you register before February 10th. Click here for more information and to register.
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Massage your way to freedom
By Jae M. Rang, MAS
Reading time: 51 seconds
A friend of mine, Elly, was telling me about a volleyball injury she had a few years ago. She dislocated her shoulder and like a true athlete, played through the pain.
Elly did get her shoulder reset and it eventually healed, but her mobility was so restricted that she couldn't open a door or even dress herself. While the body's formation of scar tissue is an awesome demonstration of self-preservation, the resulting fibrous mass can set the stage for problems down the road....and for Elly, it did just that.
The massive build-up of scar tissue created a brand new combination of pain and limited movement.
The problem was obvious to a qualified physical therapist, who got involved and worked diligently over weeks to restore Elly's capabilities.
When the scar tissue is physical, the diagnosis and treatment is easy.
Not so much for emotional scar tissue which is like invisible hurdles that can trip your growth.
Since we can't see that build up of "emotional" scar tissue, we have no way of knowing just how much of a role it plays in keeping us from experiencing an abundant life.
Click
here
to continue reading.
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