Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC), the not-for-profit association for the Canadian promotional products industry, SAGE^®, the industry’s leading technology provider, and Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the industry’s largest not-for-profit association, announced today a strategic relationship to deliver one comprehensive membership solution to promotional products distributors and suppliers in the Canadian marketplace. Learn More Here.

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 21st that states could choose to collect sales tax from out-of-state online retailers. The ruling overturns a 1992 court ruling that prohibited states from collecting taxes from businesses without a physical presence in the state.  Read more at http://new-pubs.ppai.org/ppb-newslink/supreme-court-rules-states-can-levy-sales-tax-on-out-of-state-online-sellers/.

PPAI has launched its Strategic Foresight Playbook, a step-by-step guide to implementing strategic foresight and operational excellence for promotional products industry businesses. Download a free digital copy or purchase hard copies ($18 for PPAI members/$25 for PPAI associates) at www.ppai.org/strategic-foresight-playbook.

“PPAI is essential for small businesses. Without the resources PPAI offers, there is no way we could have a chance in this industry.”

- PPAI Distributor

“I can't imagine doing business without being a PPAI Member. The access to education and trade shows alone is enough of a reason to join.”

- PPAI Supplier

“PPAI makes every supplier and distributor feel like a superstar. It does not matter if you are a multimillion dollar company or a rep for a small company. You matter!”

- PPAI Supplier