Welcome to PPASW!

This Association is organized to provide a vehicle by which members of the Promotional products industry, all personnel interested therein, whether as a Supplier or a Distributor, executives, management or sales representatives can benefit and learn by association through meetings, seminars and special projects.

PPAS Membership Benefits

Networking – Interact with friendly, helpful people in our industry, with great access to Distributors, Suppliers, Multi-line Reps and other Service Providers. We average 80 people at our monthly meetings.

6 Luncheon or Dinner Meetings  – featuring multiple tabletop displays presented by PPAS supplier members – Distributor members have a chance to win door prizes!  (February 9, March 9, June 8, July 13, October 12, November 8 at the MCM Elegante Hotel at 2330 West NW Hwy., Dallas, TX  75220)

Monthly Vendor Presentations – Two in-depth supplier presentations before each monthly meeting.

Quarterly Newsletter – PPASpeaks – provides regional news, feature articles, pictures, practical sales tips and supplier specials…news and information you can use

Holiday Review – Annual Tabletop show in the Fall in Dallas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK

Lone Star Sales University (LSSU) – a full day of educational sessions provided by Supplier members – earn CAS and MAS credits  May 12, 2010 – Grapevine Convention Center

Discounts on PPAS events – Members pay less than non-members at our events

Educational Events and Scholarships – members can apply for PPAS Educational Scholarships awarded annually

Fed Ex Discounts

Free Admission to the PPAI Expo in January in Las Vegas

Free Admission to the ASI Show!-Dallas in February at the Dallas Convention Center

Mentor/Mentee Program – Find a local mentor or become a mentor in your local area

Factory Tours – organized PPAS tours of local vendor facilities

Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved on a PPAS Committee – Give a little back

Seminars comparing products and services – accounting software, research tools, etc.

Advertising Opportunities – advertise your products and/or services in our quarterly newsletter

Annual Gala/Holiday Party – always a great time to mix and mingle with good friends

Credibility – be a part of a professional organization working to promote our industry

Code of Ethics – agree to abide by the currently approved guidelines of business conduct

Earn free membership – sponsor 3 new members during the year and get next year’s membership free

Social Events – Periodically it’s good to kick back and relax with friends and colleagues

We invite you to attend our meetings and other events and become a part of our wonderful association! We are a non-profit association and a proud affiliate of PPAI.  We are here to help you grow your business.  Come check us out!