Products of the Week

Introducing The Anchor, our new double walled tumbler with a stainless steel liner and spill proof suction cup base to lock it in place. Suction base automatically unlocks when tumbler is lifted. Screw on, spill proof flip lid. Flexible silicone carry handle. Available in blue, red, white and black.  For more new products, visit our website.
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Featured
Save the Date - TOPS+ 2017 
 
The TOPS+ 2017 tour is coming to a city near you!  The traveling trade show will kick off in Vancouver and will make it's way out east, with stops in Toronto and Montreal! Save the date!

Vancouver: September 6, 2017 | Vancouver Convention Centre East
Toronto September 14, 2017 | Beanfield Centre
Montreal: September 18, 2017 | Plaza Volare-Crowne Plaza Montreal Airport
 
Please note for 2017, PPPC is working in conjunction with  Imprint Canada for the Calgary show, taking place on September 8th & 9th. For more information on the Calgary event, click here.
 
Questions? Click here or contact Mara Welch for more information.
Attention All Canada 150 Suppliers!
 
Suppliers, have you been approved by the Canadian Government to feature the Canada 150 logo on your products? Click here to let us know! 

The Canada 150 logo is available for use at no charge, however you must first obtain permission from the Government of Canada. Click here to learn more about the Canada 150 logo and for instructions on how to apply.
Leading the Meeting: 6 Tips to Commanding the Meeting Environment
 
In the Digital Age where data is worshiped, it is all too tempting to focus on things that are easy to quantify. To that end, when it comes to meetings, it's all too easy to focus on making them as short as possible. The length of a meeting is easy to measure and chart and graph.  However, this pulls you away from focusing on making them effective. Bringing a little or a lot more discipline to your meeting game can greatly improve your productivity and performance for you and your team. It can give you a leg up in negotiations, reduce wasted time, and relieve a lot of stress and anxiety often associated with meetings. Here are 6 tips to commanding your next team meeting.
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Chapter Events
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
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Click here for more information and here to register.
Ontario Chapter Golf Tournament
 
When : June 15th, 2017
Where: Eagle Ridge Golf Club - 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown, ON
Registration Time: 10AM
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to learn more.
  
Early bird registration ends tomorrow!

Click here for more information and to register.
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Industry News
Welcome New PPPC Members 
Click here to see a list of new PPPC members and here to see a list of new subscribers!
Crystal Sensations Introduces Free Setup for MicroResolution Process
Crystal Sensations is excited to introduce free setup for full gradient color process, for a limited time. There are only 2 weeks left to take advantage of this special offer. This offer expires on March 31, 2017. Click here to learn more.
You're Invited to Dynamic Safety Promo's 3rd Annual BBQ
Dynamic Safety Promo will be holding their 3rd annual BBQ and mini trade show on Tuesday, May 16th, from 11:30 to 3pm. RSVP to Patricia Ciola by April 20th. Click here for more information.
Upcoming Trade Shows
Click here to view the industry events calendar!
PICS - The Promotional Idea & Concept 
 
Ottawa: March 29th, 2017 | Ottawa Centurion Convention & Event Centre, 170 Colonnade Rd. |  10am - 2:30pm |  Click here for more info.

Barrie: March 29th, 2017 | Barrie Country Club, 635 St. Vincent St. N | 
9am - 1pm | Click here for more info.

Peterborough: March 30th, 2017 | Parkway Banquet Hall, 1135 Lansdowne St. W, #200 | 9am - 1pm | Click here for more info.

Sudbury: May 2nd, 2017 | Holiday Inn, Georgian Room D & E, 1696 Regent St.| 9am - 1pm | Click here for more info. 
PME - Promotional Marketing Event
 
Winnipeg: April 24, 2017 | Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport
Regina: April 26, 2017 | DoubleTree by Hilton
Saskatoon: April 28, 2017 | Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
Vancouver: May 8, 2017 | Delta Burnaby Conference Centre
Edmonton: May 10, 2017 | Holiday Inn Conference Centre Edmonton S.
Calgary: May 12, 2017 | Carriage House Inn
Halifax: May 24, 2017 | Best Western Plus
  
Click here for more information on dates and locations.
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Of Interest
Earth Hour 2017 - Will you participate?

Earth hour is a worldwide movement that was organized by the World Wildlife Fund in 2007. Held annually, the movement encourages all individuals, communities and households to power off all non-essential lighting for one hour, as a symbol of their commitment to our planet and the need for action on climate change. Last year, a record breaking 178 countries and territories participated in the movement. Earth hour is taking place this Saturday from 8:30 pm - 9:30pm. Will you participate? Click here to learn more.
Come out of your shell
By Jae M. Rang, MAS
Reading time: 33 seconds
We can learn a lot from lobsters.  Lobsters grow by molting or shedding their shells.  Now I don't mean that they grow and then have to shed their shells, they actually grow as a result of shedding their shells.  Here's how the process works.  Before they shed their shells they grow a thin one underneath. Then they struggle out of their old shell while simultaneously absorbing water which expands their body size. They also become ravenous and eat substantially after they cast their shell and in the process, increase their size by about 20%.  So they don't grow first then molt, they grow by molting.  For a minute, think like a lobster.  What protective armour - environment, friends, attitude, food, limiting beliefs, work - are you holding on to?  Does each factor still serve your growth?
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