Greetings!
Happy almost spring! This is a time for fresh starts, so I’d like to thank one of our board members, Gloria Lafont, who lead the charge on freshening up our logo. New Look… More for your membership.
From networking and comradery, to member discounts at events, to free attendance at this month’s trade show, along with over $1,000.00 in coupons for distributor members – I urge you to take advantage of the many benefits we offer.
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On February 25
th
, GCPPA headed to the Ball Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, FL to see the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals. Thanks to
PCNA
for their sponsorship, and board treasurer Lynn Glover, of
Twin Visions Promo
for putting this together.
Who is psyched for our first trade show of the year?
I am! I look forward to seeing everyone! It is at the beautiful Bonaventure Hotel and Spa, on
Tuesday March 13
th
.
The day starts out with a meet & greet with ASI President Tim Andrews at 8 am, followed by his keynote to our industry professionals regarding the State of the Industry, starting at 8:30 am. Show hours are from 10 am -3 pm. Come take a look at the
latest
and
greatest
products that our supplier members are offering, and see how you can generate ideas for your clients. We are excited to announce that we are sold out to exhibitors at over 75 tables, BUT Distributor members and non-members can
pre-register up until Saturday, March 10th
GCPPA Goes West
. For the first time we will head to lovely Naples for the Epoly Factory Tour, Supplier Showcase and Networking on
Tuesday, April 3rd
. Come see the Epoly location, network, and thank our sponsors
VuLine Direct
,
Heritage Sportswear
,
Tervis
,
Hit
, and
Epoly
, all of whom will be participating in the table-top show portion of the day.
The following week, on
April 10
th
, GCPPA Gives Back partners with the Humane Society of Broward County for Yappy Hour. Spend time with the Animals – a suggested $10.00 donation will go directly to this organization. Thanks to sponsors
Alpha Broder
,
Promotional Breezes, Inc
., Jean Kalinsky, Past President, and
AiA Logotools
.
May 10
th
,
will be a State of the Industry, with Dale Denham, MAS+, chair of the PPAI Board of Directors… Topic of Discussion: Selling Relationships. After this we will have lunch, and then Supplier/Distributor speed dating. Catch a 10 minute session and get educated!
Don’t sit on the sidelines, join us, bring your office staff and be a part of GCPPA. Your 2018 Board is here to listen to what events you would like to see in the future. As always, I can be reached at:
[email protected]
, as well as our Executive director, Mike Schenker, MAS at:
[email protected]
GCPPA… We mean business! We love having you! See you soon!
Steven Lazarus, MAS, Promotional Breezes, Inc.
2018 GCPPA President
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