The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA), New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA), Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association (PAPPA), and Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) are heralding a successful beginning to their first annual Power of District “1” Shows collaboration.
The events were held January 24-27 and welcomed over 500 distributors in combined attendance. CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, and SAAGNY, all members of District 1’s regional association community, have worked together to foster communication and cooperation between their associations and their community of members. Each day of the week a different regional hosted an educational component which featured Cliff Quicksell, MAS+, sharing his expertise and enthusiasm for the Promotional Product industry with over 200 attendees throughout the week.
NEPPA began the week hosting its first ever Winter Expo in Rocky Hill, CT. Loren Cayer, CAS, NEPPA president and show chair, was very pleased with the turnout, saying, “This first ever show was extremely well supported and a tremendous success. The energy was spectacular, and it was clear people were happy to be back together again rekindling those distributor/supplier partnerships and friendships.”
Adding to the show experience, NEPPA Cares held a Winter Warm-up Food Drive and made a generous donation along with several boxes of food and helpful items to the Connecticut Food Bank.
“Being part of the Power of District “1” Shows week was a terrific experience,” Cayer says. “2022 stands to be a tremendous year for Regionals, and we’re excited to continue our partnership. Uniting to ensure our future is secure will be a priority and in the best interest of current and future members.”
SAAGNY President, Rachel Levin, says, “Since the beginning term of my position… it has always been a mission to work closely, collaborate and connect with our fellow regionals. We all share the same goals which are focused on our members. The first annual Power of District “1” Shows is just the beginning where we combine resources, values and communities that will allow us to connect and share best practices amongst the Northeast geographical region of our industry.”
This year PAPPA is celebrating its 50th anniversary. PAPPA President Staci Whittington says, “The show was busy from the get go on January 26 with a line of distributors checking in when the doors opened and staying for the whole show.”
There were 141 distributors in attendance at PAPPA’s show. In the spirit of giving back, PAPPA members also provided a van full of product and clothing donations to the Mitzvah Circle Foundation to help those in need in the Philadelphia area.
