This month's Board Member Spotlight is on Elizabeth Morrison. Morrison joined the board of directors in January 2019. Morrison is employed by Gill Studios and in her spare time
loves to bake, going to the lake, and spending time with my family. Morrison has
shared the following fun facts:
Q: At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
A: I could do some serious damage at Target…
Q: What was your favorite TV show when growing up?
A: Saved by the Bell
Q:
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
A: I like to crochet in my spare time, but that is few and far between!
Q: What was the worst punishment you received at school?
A: Are you kidding me? I was a perfect child!
Q: What was your childhood nickname?
A: Beth
Q: What’s your favorite flavor of Pringles?
A: Cheddar
Q: What, or who, are you a “closet” fan of?
A: Keeping up with the Kardashians…
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"Hey Buddy" Regional Association Challenge
We still have a few bears left! Help PPAMidwest give back in a unique way.....with a Teddy Bear
PPAMidwest is participating in a regional challenge that with every bear sold, we will donate the proceeds to the Promotional Products Education Foundation (
PPEF
) which provides college scholarships to promotional products industry employees and their children to support general studies and industry-related educational goals.
Help PPAMidwest in this friendly regional challenge while also donating to a great cause. The following options are available:
- Purchase a bear and have it donated to a child on behalf of your generous donation
- Purchase a bear and have it shipped to you
- Donate a monetary amount to be given directly to PPEF
If you would like your very own bear or to donate a monetary amount, click
HERE
to help PPAMidwest give back to a great cause
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Do you have extra or discontinued merchandise? Do you want to donate to a good cause?
PPAMidwest and Grapevine Designs are conducting a promo products "drive" for discontinued or overstocked merchandise during
Promotional Products Work! Week -
May 13-17, 2019
Grapevine Designs
will serve as a drop-off point and all donations will be given to Operation Breakthrough & Amethyst Place.
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Cardinals vs Royals Baseball Game - May 21, 2019
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Mark your calendars to join us at Busch Stadium May 21, 2019 for our annual Rivalry Baseball Game!
Tickets go on sale soon....watch for details to come!
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Enjoy the ultimate golf-networking experience!
Join your fellow distributors, suppliers, multi-line reps and guests for PPAMidwest’s Annual Golf Outing on June 20, 2019.
Individual Entry Fee includes 18 holes of Championship golf, Electric cart, Golfer's Goodie Bag and lunch
Sponsor a Hole and receive a Foursome of golf (including lunch), prominent signage of your hole sponsorship and online promotions including company logos on pre-event marketing.
Registration Opening Soon!!
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Distributor Registration Opening Soon!
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Christine Fischer Promoted to ASB’s Director of Automotive Programs
Glenwood, MN –
American Solutions for Business has just promoted Christine Fischer to Director of Automotive Programs after serving as Automotive Programs Coordinator for four years. During this time, she helped realize significant growth in this vertical.
“Christine's strong industry knowledge along with her innovative ideas and passion makes her a perfect fit for this position,” commends Amy Spychalla, Executive Director of Strategic Operations Support & Vertical Markets.
American Solutions for Business has made a strategic decision to invest heavily in vertical market support for sales associates in the field. At a corporate level, there are dedicated teams established to help penetrate these markets and provide necessary resources.
“I look forward to continuing our growth in this new role, working with sales associates and supply chain partners to bring our customers the best solutions available,” explains Fischer. “I want to expand American’s footprint in the automotive industry and make us a leader in innovative solutions for our customers. ASB should be the first choice for Automotive-focused sales associates looking for new opportunities.”
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A
riel Premium Announces the Opening of its West Coast Facility
St. Louis, MO – Ariel Premium is proud to announce the opening of its new West Coast production and service facility. Designed to better serve distributors in the western half of the United States, the new facility offers a faster and more cost-effective FOB San Diego shipping point. Best of all, the facility maintains millions of pieces of inventory on some of our most popular items, offers our top imprinting processes and includes a complete Customer Care team.
“This is a great opportunity for Ariel to better serve our distributors out west with faster service and delivery, all with the same quality and service they know us for,” says Yuhling Lu, president of Ariel. “Distributors on the east coast can also take advantage of this facility when they have to deliver to the west,” she adds.
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ASB Employees Volunteer for United Way Backpack Attack
GLENWOOD, MN
– American Solutions for Business partnered with the United Way to contribute to their Backpack Attack initiative, which helps provide weekend meals for area children in need. A group of 27 employees from ASB’s headquarters participated in assembling 600 bags, providing 6 weeks-worth of meals.
“I’m proud to work with a group of people so dedicated to giving back,” said Glenn Miller, ASB’s VP of Business Solutions and United Way board vice president. “The more we invest in our community – especially our area youth – the better environment and future we create. It’s an incredibly worthy cause.”
Not only did employees help assemble, but American Solutions for Business donated much of the food inside the bags.
“Thanks to support from businesses like American Solutions for Business who donate and pack Backpack Attack bags, we are able to continue to serve all students who express a need,” explained Kendall Brickweg, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties. “Ensuring our children and youth have the food and support they need is so important. Students who aren’t worried about hunger are happier and more engaged!”
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PPAMidwest Members.......are you taking advantage of your Member Benefits?
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PPAMidwest Constant Contact Discounts
- PPAMidwest Members can save 20-25% on Constant Contact Accounts.
Constant Contact, the leading provider of small business online marketing tools, helps you to stay in touch with customers, sell more and increase your bottom line.
OPTIONS TO SAVE:
Pay 6 months in advance and save 20%
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Wild Wednesday Webinars - Lunch and Learn at your desk!
“They Want What You've Got! Now What? Finding Solutions - Simplified”
Wed, April 24, 2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
You’ve spent time and money prospecting, now a potentially great client is interested in working with you. Great! Now how do you WOW them? Register for this presentation to get tips from an industry expert who has grown her own very successful distributorship and now has an additional perspective working on the supplier side.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn prospecting tips to win BIGGER business
- Discover simplified methods for creating systems and processes to help you create KILLER presentations
- Learn how to close more business in less time, without exhausting yourself in the process
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Who Are The Industry's Rising Stars?
Now in its ninth year,
PPB Rising Stars
recognizes and supports the up-and-coming talent taking our industry by storm. This annual list shines the spotlight on the innovative leaders and ambitious role models of tomorrow. But we can't do this on our own. We need your help identifying the Rising Stars among your co-workers, employees, clients, vendors, reps and fellow members.
Individuals selected for the honor will be profiled in the September issue of PPB. All nominees must be affiliated with a PPAI member company. Previous honorees are not eligible. Deadline for nominations is May 9, 2019.
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Why Mindfulness Is a Must-Have Mental Skill
Malachi Thompson
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Guest Writer
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Entrepreneur
Every business leader faces overwhelm, self-doubt and a hundred other unhelpful habits of mind. Learning to pause them in their tracks puts you back in the pilot's seat.
As leaders in business, there are emotional and mental challenges we experience that our subordinates don't share or appreciate. Making the common but difficult transition from being an excellent technical operator to becoming a middle or more senior manager, usually involves taking on an overwhelming workload.
The learning curve is steep and fast. You can feel as though you're drowning. Just as you feel you're getting the hang of something new, a curve ball gets thrown at you from left field. Demands can change just as quickly as you received the initial directives.
Read More
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Next month, Promotional Products Work! Week will take center stage.
Promotional Products Work! Week is an industry-wide event dedicated to celebrating the power of promotional products and the value they create. This annual event serves as a cornerstone for recognizing the importance of working with promotional professionals while creating awareness for promotional products as a powerful and effective advertising and marketing medium.
Five Pillars of PPW! Week:
Day One:
host an open house, meet-and-greet or company tour
Day Two:
advocate for the industry by speaking to colleges, clubs or business groups about promotional products industry careers or the power of promotional products
Day Three:
designate a day of service to support a local charity or cause
Day Four: share the industry's impact on the economy with legislators, politicians and government officials-this day coincides with PPAI's Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.) on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Day Five:
partner with industry suppliers and regional associations and host a customer appreciation day
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North American Leadership Conference
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Leaders Make Necessary Changes
Turning around a company that has had years of low profits, poor cash flow, and stagnant growth to six years of record breaking profits does not happen by accident. Gary Garfield achieved just this at Bridgestone Americas. Profits grew 500% during his six years as the CEO. In this keynote, Garfield will talk about his journey of leading an iconic brand through explosive growth and profit by changing the focus of the organization, breaking down silos, and changing a tire manufacturer into a marketing company. With a thoughtful approach, NALC attendees will be able to glean takeaways for whatever change their businesses may be facing.
Don't miss Tuesday's opening keynote presentation from Gary Garfield at the PPAI North American Leadership Conference.
PPAI North American Leadership Conference
Omni Mandalay Hotel · Irving, TX
August 11-13, 2019
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