New Information
PPAI Update: New Format, Same Commitment, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (7/22/2020)
A Brief Update From Your Association, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (7/8/2020)
PPAI Membership: Good Things Are Happening At PPAI, A Message From Natalie Clark (6/19/2020)
More On The PPAI Expo 2021, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (5/13/2020)
ASTM Standards & COVID-19 (6/2/2020)
Coronavirus Supplier Alert Page
PPAI has created a page where member supplier companies can update the industry on their status as it pertains to any business disruption caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.
See the current list of status updates and submit your company's status if needed.
Information On The Virus
COVID-19 and the American Workplace (3/31/2020)
The World Health Organization (WHO) dedicated page to the Coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) Q&A on Coronaviruses
European Centre For Disease Control
Coronavirus Resilience Fact Sheet
Government of Canada: Outbreak Update
8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Coronavirus
PPE Resources
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic Federal agencies are providing some guidance regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
FDA Enforcement Policy For Facemasks And Respirators During The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
FDA Product Classification Database
CDC Strategies for optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators: Crisis/Alternate Strategies
OSHA Guidance On Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
CDC Recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings
CDC Guidance For DIY Cloth Face Coverings
CARES ACT
CARES Act and Affiliation Rules for Paycheck Protection Program (4/14/2020)
PPAI Webinar: CARES Act And What It Means For The Industry (4/3/2020)
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ (4/2/2020)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, CARES Act for Small Businesses - Flow Chart (4/1/2020)
CARES Act Summary – What It Means For You (3/28/2020)
FFCR ACT
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights (3/31/2020)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements (3/31/2020)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers (3/31/2020)
Families First COVID-19 Constituent Service Resources Toolkit (4/1/2020)
SBA Loan Resources
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) portal is now accepting new EIDL applications on a limited basis. According to SBA’s website, disaster loans are currently only available to qualified businesses in the agricultural sector. Agricultural companies have not traditionally been able to access SBA’s disaster loan program. That changed after the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship sent a letter to SBA informing them of Congress’ intent to open the EIDL program to agricultural businesses. SBA posted a notice of the change on its website on Tuesday, May 5. Due to the high number of disaster loan applications that have already been received by SBA, and the limited funding availability for the loan program, EIDL applications will only be accepted from agricultural companies until further notice.
SBA will continue to process applications for agricultural businesses that submitted a loan application through the EIDL portal prior to the regulatory change. Any disaster loan applications from businesses outside the agricultural industry that were submitted before the portal stopped accepting new applications are expected to be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (3/26/2020)
PPAI Publications
PPAI Education: More Than 450 Online Opportunities, A Message From Anne Stone, CAE (5/29/2020)
PPAI Webinar: PPE Items and Prop 65 Considerations (5/28/2020)
The PPAI Expo 2021, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (5/13/2020)
Thankful For Your Support, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (4/24/2020)
PPAI signs a multi-association Statement on Coordinated International Government Response to COVID-19 (4/22/2020)
Senate Passes Bill Providing Additional Funds For PPP And Other Programs (4/21/2020)
Promo Companies Continue To Step Up To Support COVID-19 Response (4/16/2020)
Business NOT As Usual, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (4/16/2020)
With Every Challenge Comes New Opportunity, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (4/8/2020)
Adjusting To Unprecedented Times, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (3/31/2020)
PPAI Provides An Analysis Of The CARES Act For Promo Businesses
Navigating Uncharted Waters, A Message From PPAI President & CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE (3/24/2020)
CARES Act Summary – What It Means For You
Businesses Shift Office Practices In Light Of Work-From-Home Directives
Promo Suppliers Implement New Measures In Response To Coronavirus Outbreak
Promo Companies Thinking Bigger And More Long-Term To Keep Business Moving
COVID-19 Guidelines Force Industry Event Cancelations, Postponements
Promo Businesses Ready Operations For Likely Coronavirus Disruptions
Industry Companies Work Together To Overcome Coronavirus-Related Event Cancellations
Coronavirus Fears Could Cost Marketing Investments $11 Billion In Lost Revenues
Coronavirus Disruptions Could Upend Labor Market’s Solid February Growth
PPAI, Industry Companies Plan Ahead For Impact Of Coronavirus
Letter From Paul Bellantone CAE, President and CEO of PPAI
Industry Companies Step Up Communication Amid Coronavirus Disruption
Industry Companies Work Through The Business Impact Caused By The Coronavirus
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Postponed To July Due To Coronoavirus Outbreak
Promo Industry Responds To Coronavirus Outbreak
Top Experts Discuss The Coronavirus And Its Potential Impact During Recent PPAI Webinar
PPAI Event Status
August 9-11, 2020 North American Leadership Conference (NALC) - Cancelled
September 13-15, 2020 Product Responsibility Summit - On Schedule
September 2020 Tech Summit - Virtual Conference Details Coming Soon
To View The Current Status Of Industry Events Please Visit https://www.ppai.org/industry-calendar.
Webinars Videos Podcasts
PPB Presents: Leadership in a New Reality (4/27/2020)
COVID-19 Crisis: The Industry's Leaders On Where We Go From Here (4/1/2020)
Working Through Crisis: Workplace Strategies During The COVID-19 Pandemic with Claudia St. John (3/26/2020)
PromoTalks, The Official PPAI Podcast Presents: PPAI Leaders Discuss The Pandemic’s Effect On The Industry (3/24/2020)
PromoKitchen Podcast #161: Coronavirus and the Promotional Products Industry
PPAI: The Coronavirus: A Conversation With Leading Global Experts
International Association Of Venue Manager: Venue Industry Update On The Coronavirus
Situation Reports
Situation Reports from The World Health Organization (WHO)
Daily Briefings Provided By National Health Commission Of The People's Republic Of China
Travel/Business Resources
Re-entry Checklist Resource Guide From Affinity HR Group (5/15/2020)
Thinking about making Coronavirus claims? Read the latest FTC warning letters first. (4/14/2020)
Coronavirus Small Business Resource Center (4/13/2020)
Emergency Paid Leave Request Form (4/8/2020)
Free Resources to Help Navigate States' Responses to the CoronaVirus (3/25/2020)
Thomas Coronavirus Resource Hub for Manufacturing (3/24/2020)
Industry Publications
Disaster Preparedness Primer for the Promo Industry Author: commonsku
Regional Event Cancellations
AzPPA Facility Tour
AzPPA Top Golf Promo Product Demo Day
CAAMP Carolinas Connections
Carolinas Connections Postponed until September
Groupe Multi-Source/Groupe Expo 10+ Tabletop Show
HPPA Cool Stuff Show
MiPPA Luncheon with the Stars
MiPPA Products 101
NEPPA Axe-Throwing Fun
NEPPA Season Opener Expo
NoVA Showcase
NWPMA Spring Showcase
PAPPA Lancaster Client Expo
PAPPA Lunch ’n Learn ASI
PAPPA South Jersey Client Expo
PICS Shows
PMANC Spring Showcase
PME Shows
PPAS Suds ’n Duds
PPPC Women's Empowerment Event (WEE)
PPPC Halifax
PPPC Spring Events including WEE & Chapter Events
PPPC Supplier Panel with Q&A Session
PPS
Proforma Million Dollar Club
SAAC March & April Member Events
SAAGNY Spring Showcase
TRASA Altoona Client Expo
TSPPA Factory Tour
TSPPA Golf Outing
VAPPA Spring Expo (Chesapeake)
VAPPA Spring Expo (Richmond)
To view the current status of industry events please visit https://www.ppai.org/industry-calendar.