Don't miss this month's Wild Wednesday Webinar designed to
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Are You Being Asked to the Table? How to Become a Valued Voice, Not an Afterthought, in the Sales & Marketing Process

July 30, 2025
12:30pm
Featured Speaker: Cliff Quicksell, Cliff Quicksell Associates

Are you tired of being brought in too late—after decisions are made and budgets set? In this engaging and eye-opening webinar, industry expert Cliff Quicksell reveals how to position yourself as an indispensable part of your client’s strategy, not just another product pusher. You’ll learn how to elevate your role, lead with insight, and become the trusted voice clients rely on. If you're ready to stop reacting and start influencing, this session is your blueprint for becoming the partner they can't imagine meeting without.

Key Takeaways: 

• Shift from Vendor to Valued Advisor - Stop being seen as a supplier and start being regarded as a trusted resource. 
• Lead with Strategy, Not Product - Position yourself as a problem-solver, not a catalog. 
• Ask Powerful, Goal-Driven Questions -Go beyond “What do you need?” and start asking “What are you trying to achieve?” & MORE!

Don't miss this month's Tuesday Learning Lab designed to
increase your network and enhance your professional growth

2025 State of the Industry from ASI

August 12, 2025
12:30 pm
Featured Speakers: Nate Kucsma and Sara Lavenduski, ASI

This presentation on the 2025 State of the Industry report from ASI Research will provide a comprehensive overview of the U.S. and Canadian promo industries, including top end-buyer markets and products, ongoing supply chain and tariff concerns, trends in the labor market, and a Q4 sales outlook.

Learning Outcomes:

• Issues impacting promo in the U.S. and Canada
• Recent sales, product and market trends
• Predictions for Q4 and beyond 

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A Tactical Toolkit for the Modern Marketer

August 27, 2025
12:30pm
Featured Speaker: Bill Petrie, Brandivate

Marketing has risen to replace sales as the single biggest driver of revenue in our companies. We’ve reached a point where promotional products salespeople need to think, act and deliver like world-class marketers in order to remain competitive.

In this session, you’ll learn how to combine digital literacy with data driven insights and a client-centric approach to connect with your target audience in ways that are far more personal and much more impactful than a simple sales call.

We’ll go over the difference between traditional and modern marketing, and discover the five modern marketing concepts you need to master to succeed in 2025 and beyond. Then we’ll how to utilize essential tactical tools to drive profit and revenue while creating “sticky” clients at the same time.

Bowling & Business...
Not Your Father's Bowling League

September 17, 2025

Main Event
10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Ste 2520
Columbia, MD 21044

Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and networking at our Pre-Show Bowling Tournament! Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just in it for the snacks and laughs, this is the perfect event to mix business with pleasure.

Pre-registration is required so that we will have an approximate head count. No experience required for this fun event as we will be using bumpers on all lanes to even the playing field.

• 6:30 - 7 pm: On Site Tournament Registration where brackets will be developed. No need to find a "team" as we will place you with your teammates on site.

• 7 - 9 pm: Bowling tournament with prizes awarded
• $50 per person which includes bowling, appetizers, 1 drink ticket and entry for a chance to win a prize during the event! 

Bring your co-workers, family and clients - the more the merrier! Spots are limited, so reserve yours soon and get ready to roll into a great time!

Venue:
Laurel Park ~ Home of the 2026 Preakness!
3600 Laurel Ft Mead Rd
Laurel, MD 20725

Schedule:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Early Bird Rates (through 8/18): Lock in your spot now and save $50 on your first table! 

• CPPA Members: $350 for 8 ft table with linen; extra 8ft table $150
• Non-Members: $500 for 8ft table with linen; extra 8ft table $150
  Non-member base price includes CPPA Membership dues 

Regular Pricing (after 8/18):

• CPPA Members: $400 for 8 ft table with linen; extra 8ft table $150
• Non-Members: $550 for 8ft table with linen; extra 8ft table $150
  Non-member base price includes CPPA Membership dues 

Don't forget to invite your Distributor clients
to come visit you at the show:
Click here for an invitation to send to your customers

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Please contact Tiffany if you would like to be a show or product sponsor
Show sponsors will receive ONE FREE advertisement
in our monthly newsletter!

CPPA is proud to bring you multiple opportunities to attend trade shows and events throughout our region. The Fall Promo EXPO is a great opportunity to connect with vendors and discuss current and upcoming projects. Distributors are invited to attend and CPPA members are encouraged to invite clients to attend the show as exclusive guests.

Pre-Show Bowling Tournament - Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 at Main Event in Columbia, MD: 6:30 pm - 9 pm: - Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and networking at our Bowling & Business Tournament! $50/per person which includes bowling, apps, 1 drink ticket and prizes! More details may be found here.

Fall Promo Expo - Thursday, Sept 18, 2025:
Location: Laurel Park - Home of the 2026 Preakness!
3600 Laurel Ft Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20725 
Schedule: 
*9 am - 10 am Education Session: Details Coming Soon! 
*10 am - 1:30 pm - Exhibits Open 

Cost to attend: 
CPPA Members - FREE 
CPPA Member Clients - FREE 
CPPA Non-Members - $75 per person 
1st Time Attendee Distributor Guests - Free 

New This Year - Private Distributor Hosting Rooms! 
We're excited to offer an exclusive opportunity at this year's Fall Promo Expo: Distributor members can now reserve a private room to invite and host their customers during the show! 

*2 rooms out of 3 still available - offered on a first come, first served basis / Room Rental: $250 per room 

Whether you want to create a VIP experience, hold private meetings, or just offer a quiet space for client conversations, these rooms are the perfect solution. Reserve your room today during registration before they're gone! 

Step One: Register yourself to attend

Step Two: Invite your clients to attend the show (You will receive instructions in your registration confirmation on the best way to invite and register your clients)

Step Three: Attend the show with your clients and watch your sales skyrocket in the fourth quarter.

Full Event Details Click here