2008 PPAI Suppliers Forum
WHEN/WHERE: June 1-2, 2008, Atlantic City Convention Center.
Again conveniently preceding Promotions East. Begins 3:00pm on Sunday June 1st, adjourns at 11:30am on Monday June 2nd.
WHO ATTENDS: This Forum is open to PPAI members only. It is specifically and exclusively for Principals, Top Executives, and Key Decision Makers of Supplier, Supplier Rep, and Business Service companies.
PROGRAM: On the heels of the successful 2007 Forum, this year’s program will again be power-packed in a relatively short period of time. The theme is timely - “Product Safety, Social Responsibility”, and a mix of key experts will be presenting and discussing what are the most important issues and challenges facing our industry today. Participants will acquire essential information on keeping their company ‘safe’, as well as on being proactive in ensuring customers and end-users receive quality in product and service that meets the highest standards.
- Learn about the changes, challenges and evolution in our industry that affects your business.
- Hear from and discuss your questions with experts on the legal, standards, liability and testing issues facing you today.
- Hear from your colleagues who have been “under fire”, and have taken steps to both protect themselves and capitalize on opportunities to differentiate their businesses.
- Hear from a panel of key distributors on their perspectives and challenges, and ways to address mutual concerns.
- Learn what steps are being taken by PPAI and the Global Strategies Council, and resources you can take advantage of.
- Discuss “hot topics” in more detail with your colleagues during the “Night at the Round Tables”.
- Enjoy a networking reception Sunday evening, and a continental breakfast buffet on Monday morning.
FORUM SCHEDULE:
Sunday June 1
3:00pm Welcome – Terry Brizz, EDM, MAS
“Age of Promotional Products” – Paul Kiewiet, MAS,
4:00pm “Proposition 65 – Challenge and Perspectives” - Roger Carrick
4:45pm Break
5:00pm Panel: “Product Safety Challenges from the Front Lines“
Moderator – Steve Slagle, CAE
6:00pm Reception
6:30pm “Night At The Round Tables” – Table topic discussions
7:45pm Adjourn
Monday June 2
7:30am Continental Breakfast Buffet
8:00am Panel: “Challenges from the Distributor Perspective”
Moderator – Paul Bellantone, CAE
9 :15am Break
9 :30am “PPAI and Industry Issues Update” and
“Global Strategies Council: “Directions, Resources”
Moderators – Paul Kiewiet, MAS, and Steve Slagle, CAE
11:15am Closing Comments – Terry Brizz, MAS, and Steve Slagle, CAE
11:30am Adjourn
SEATS ARE LIMITED - NOW IS THE TIME TO SIGN UP!
Questions on program, contact Rick Merrill (972-258-3020, rickm@ppa.org;
Questions on registration, contact Judy Darwin (972-258-3058, judyd@ppa.org.
EARLY BIRD (through May 2): $149
REGULAR TUITION (after May 2): $179
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FACULTY – PRESENTERS and MODERATORS:
Paul Bellantone, CAE, Executive Vice President, PPAI
Terry Brizz, EDM, MAS, President, Galaxy Balloons
Roger L. Carrick, Principal, The Carrick Law Group
Paul Kiewiet, MAS, Principal, BrandKiwi
Steve Slagle, CAE, President and CEO, PPAI
PANELISTS:
‘Front Lines’ Panel
Roger L. Carrick, Principal, The Carrick Law Group
Stan Breckenridge, MAS, Senior Vice President, Moderne Glass Company, Inc.
Jonathan Isaacson, CEO, Gemline
Herb Levy, Executive Vice President, Pearl Luck Holdings, Ltd.
Other TBD
Distributor Panel
Gene Geiger, MAS, President, Geiger,
Lenore Goldberg, President, Premiums Plus, Inc. (NJ)
Margie Price, MAS, President, Premiums Plus Inc. (MO)
Dave Regan, Vice President, The Vernon Company
Hersch Wellman, MAS, President, HW & A Productions
PPAI Updates and Global Strategies Council
Paul Bellantone, CAE, Executive Vice President, PPAI
Paul Kiewiet, MAS, Principal, BrandKiwi
Steve Slagle, CAE, President and CEO, PPAI
Tom Harney, Strategic Testing Resources (STR)
Other TBD
“NIGHT AT THE ROUND TABLES” - TOPICS and FACILITATORS:
Proposition 65 – Roger Carrick, Terry Brizz
Product Standards and Testing – Tom Harney, Danielle Robillard
China – Herb Levy
Get the Most of Your Rep – Joe Keely
Trade Show Strategies – Lisa Parker
International Shipping – Peter Hirsch
Open Topic – Murray Siegel
DESIGNED and PRODUCED by the PPAI SUPPLIERS COMMITTEE
Terry Brizz, EDM, MAS, Chair, Galaxy Balloons
Darryl Haddox, CAS, Board Liaison, Benchmark Industries LLC
Jim Burrow, MAS, Vice Chairman, Dart Manufacturing Co.
Pamela Clement, Triumph Calendars, Norwood Promotional Products
Gary Haley, Beacon Promotions, Inc.
Laura Harry, MAS, BIC Graphic USA
Peter Hirsch, Hirsch Gift, Inc.
Joe Keely, MAS, Quick Point, Inc.
Lisa Parker, Sanders Manufacturing Company
Josh Peyser, MV Sport/Weatherproof
Danielle Robillard, AAkron Rule Corp
Murray Siegel, Towel Specialties