Product of the Week

Simplex S31 - Safety kit
Be ready for any emergency or task at home, car or outdoors. Includes 3 products 1) FL24 90 lumens flashlights with 3 operating modes and an emergency flasher 2) 14 function large multitool 3) Lockback knife with straight and serrated blade. Packaged in a tin box with window and custom cut foam, 7" long and 5" wide. Laser engraving on each product. Custom sets can be created, substitute any product or create your own. Click  here for more details.
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NatCon Host Hotel - SOLD OUT!
 
Our host hotel, the Toronto Airport Marriott, is officially sold out during the National Convention. Attendees can reserve at our alternate hotel, the Courtyard Toronto Airport, located right next door to our host hotel. Click here for more information and to reserve your room.
 
Shuttle service to and from the International Centre will be available at the Toronto Airport Marriott.
Register Now for NatCon2017
 
We're counting down the days until the 2017 National Convention. Click here to register for your show badge.  Suppliers, there are only a few spots left! Click here to reserve your booth. 
Trade Show Tips:
Distributor Tip: Guarantee a comfortable stay close to the International Centre by reserving your hotel early!
The National Convention is only a few weeks away, and the surronding hotels are filling up quick! PPPC still has rooms available at the Courtyard Toronto Airport. Book your rooms now!
 
Exhibitor Tip: There's no better stage than the National Convention to launch your new product!
Do you want to create buzz and excitement around your new product? A spotlight on your new line at the National Convention is the perfect opportunity to inspire your clients and attract new ones!
Traveling to the NatCon by Train?
 
Hop on the Union Pearson Express to Pearson Terminal! From there you can take a shuttle directly to the Natcon hotels. Trains run every 15 minutes. Shuttle services are provided between the Marriott and the International Centre.  Click here for more information on getting here.
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Industry News
Health Canada: Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations
Exposure to lead poses a health risk to humans, especially young children. Current science indicates that even very low levels of lead exposure may be harmful to children. Health Canada continues to reduce risks of exposure to lead by implementing its Lead Risk Reduction Strategy for Consumer Products (LRRS), which aims to address the risk of childhood lead exposure by reducing the lead content of consumer products, especially children's products, to the lowest feasible level. Click here for more information.

Click here for more information on children's jewelry regulations, on products containing lead.
A Unique New Approach To Apparel Design
Trimark, a division of promotional products supplier PCNA, has added 58 styles to the industry's most stylish collection of apparel. With a focus on hybrid pieces that cross over between corporate, sport and leisure, the Spring 2017 collection represents a unique new approach to design.  Featuring styles from in-house label Elevate and retail brands PUMA® and Roots73â„¢, the launch includes lightweight polos, long-sleeve wovens, trendy hats and more. Click here to read more. To see it all, go to the Trimark website.
Comradery was High & Injuries Low at Breakaway Toronto!
Continuing a tradition started some twelve years ago Ontario based Suppliers, Distributors and Multi-Line Agencies met at the Scotia Pond Ice Rink on December 22nd for a well-played game of hockey.  Despite the heroics of Kobe goaltender, Brian Horner, Kobe Sportswear fell to Team DEBCO by a score of 6-5. Comradery was high and injuries were low, a perfect combination! Click here to see pictures from the event.
Corporate Pro Shop Welcomes New Corporate Sales Agency for Alberta
The Corporate Pro Shop, a division of Tournament Sports Marketing, is pleased to welcome Sportex Sales as our new Corporate Sales Agency for the Province of Alberta effective January 2, 2017.  Rob & Claudio DeSimone established their business in 1988 and bring many years of experience in the promotional product industry.   Please join us in welcoming Sportex Sales to the Corporate Pro Shop family. Click here to continue reading.
Pro Towels Welcomes New Sales Reps to the Team
The Pro Towels family is pleased to announce new additions to its sales team. Julie Nordine-Jacob with JNJ Marketing will cover Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Beata Miller with Jules Scheck & Associates will be covering the Northeast and Upstate New York. Both sales representatives from each company will represent products from Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket, Neet Feet and Superior. Brian Porter, Vice President of Sales, comments, "We're positive that new business will come with the addition of these two talented sales representatives and new relationships are sure to be made. We are very pleased to now have Julie and Beata on our team and are excited to see what the year will bring us!" Read more here.
Sage Adds Presentations, Virtual Sampling & More in Sage Mobile6.0
Sage announces the release of a new version of Sage Mobile. The app, available for iOS and Android devices, allows industry distributors to access all of the critical research a business management operations while on the go. Click here to read more.
Soft Stuff Creations Inc. Has Moved!
Please note that Soft Stuff Creations Inc. (PPPC# 20091203) has moved!
CAN. Head Office & Distribution:  19353 22 Ave, Unit 105,  Surrey, BC V3S3S6. 
U.S. Distribution:   1300 Boblett Street,  Unit A303, Blaine, WA, 98230, USA.
New Phone Numbers:  778-291-1841
New Fax: 778-294-2009 
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Of Interest
PPPC Names 7 Talented Individuals as the 2016 Momentum Award Recipients!
 
Alain Gailloux, Agence Alain Gailloux
Jen Carver, Leed's
Joshua Shaw, Debco Bag Distributors
Nathan Daurie, Magnus Pen
Stephanie Bouchez, Bic Graphics
Suzanne Goobie, Innovatex Solutions Inc.
Tani Pereira, The Branding Company

Congratulations! 

The 2016 recipients will be honoured at the Image Award ceremony, taking place on Sunday, February 12th, during the 2017 National Convention.
Professional Development at NatCon2017

PPPC is excited to welcome sales performance coach, Dave Holt,CSP, as our principal speaker at the 2017 National Convention. Dave brings his 29 years working in the training and development field exclusively to PPPC members with an exciting and interactive 2 day workshop. Day 1 will explore bringing value to your customers, your key influencer relationships, new client acquisition and the changing role of a Sales Professional. Day 2 will be all about applying and practising what you've learnt! Learn more here.

Registration for this Education Session is FREE and must be done while registering for the 2017 PPPC National Convention. If you have already registered, thank you! To modify your registration,  add or remove events and/or Individuals, click here.
Things to do during the Convention...

There are numerous networking and social events taking place throughout the National Convention, however if you have the chance, the Toronto Light Festival may be worth checking out! Click here for more information on the Toronto Light Festival.
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