Don't miss this month's Wild Wednesday Webinar designed to
increase your network and enhance your professional growth

Beyond the Product: Building a Smarter
Social Media Strategy for 2027

October 28, 2026
12:30pm
Featured Speaker: Nicki Witek, Wellspring Business Solutions

Learn how to leverage social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and search engine optimization (SEO) to increase your visibility, stay relevant in a changing digital landscape, and turn your content into a valuable sales asset. This session will explore practical strategies and tools to help you reach the right audience, create more effective content, and build a stronger online presence that supports your business goals.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify ways to use social media and SEO to improve online visibility and reach their target audience.
• Explore practical AI tools and strategies to streamline content creation and improve engagement.
• Apply content strategies that turn digital engagement into meaningful business opportunities and sales

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

An Inside View: Integrating commonsku
with QuickBooks Online

November 10, 2026
12:30 pm
Featured Speaker: Harriet Gatter, Accounting Support LLC

Promotional Product Distributors excel at driving sales, but managing orders and accounting behind the scenes is just as critical—even if it’s often the least favorite part of the job. While QuickBooks Online (QBO) is used by 60–80% of small to medium-sized businesses, it isn’t built specifically for the unique needs of the promotional products industry. That’s where specialized order management software comes in. 

In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into one of the industry's leading order management platforms, commonsku, and explore how it connects seamlessly with QBO. 

Key Takeaways:

• Behind-the-Scenes Integration: See exactly how the integration works from inside the commonsku interface.
• Seamless Data Flow: Learn how order details and financial data transfer directly into QBO to eliminate double entry.
• Real-World Examples: Review live exports of invoices and bills moving directly from commonsku into QBO.

Don't miss this month's Wild Wednesday Webinar designed to
increase your network and enhance your professional growth

Generating Recurring Revenue through Stores

November 18, 2026
12:30pm
Featured Speaker: Matt Parisi, SAGE

As we progress towards a more digital world, end-users are looking for easier and more efficient ways to shop, especially online. Join Matt Parisi from SAGE for a deep dive into online stores, including best practices, practical examples, and common pitfalls distributors may face. 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Setup: Learn what questions to ask your customers to determine the right store setup and what to consider internally to ensure expectations are aligned from the start. 
• Approaches: Explore key considerations such as payment options, product selection, branding and design, and logistics.

Please join CPPA for a fun evening out with industry friends
as we mingle, network and celebrate the Holiday season as well
as honor our Peake Awards Recipients!

Date:
December 10, 2026

Time:
6:00 to 9:00 pm

Location: 
Merriweather Lake House
10209 Wincopin Cir
Columbia, MD 21404

Cost: 
Members & Guests: $60 pp which includes a delicious buffet meal and one complimentary drink ticket.
Cash bar available.

Dress Code:
Cocktail Attire

Sponsorship opportunities available:
Bar Sponsor: $500 - 2 available
Spots are limited and on a first come, first served basis
Details are on the registration form

Product sponsorship opportunities available:
Please contact Tiffany if you would like to donate door prizes, party giveaways, decorations, etc.
The more the merrier!

In the spirit of the holiday season, CPPA will be collecting donations at the party for Toys for Tots which delivers hope to children during the holiday season and beyond. Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy to spread love and cheer this holiday season!

We hope you will join us for an evening of fun as we toast to a successful 2026 and a prosperous 2027.