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LGBTQ+ professionals, entrepreneurs and creators have long brought insight and authenticity to the promotional products industry. Their experiences have helped push our industry toward greater inclusivity, representation and collaboration.
We are proud to celebrate their contributions and the important role promotional products themselves have played in the ongoing march toward justice and equality.
Just like the products our members create and source, we believe in the power of connection to spark joy and bring people together. During Pride Month and every day, we celebrate diversity by fostering a culture of belonging, where collaboration and teamwork thrive and every voice is valued.
Just like the products our members create and source, we believe in the power of connection to spark joy and bring people together.
During Pride Month and every day, we celebrate diversity by fostering a culture of belonging, where collaboration and teamwork thrive and every voice is valued.
Distributors spotlight bold, inclusive products they consistently turn to and that they’d like to try for future projects.
The sun isn’t the only thing coming out in June. For decades, the month has been commemorated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It’s a time to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals, complete with inspiring events, lively festivals and rainbow-hued fêtes of all kinds.
Around the world, the month-long celebration honors LGBTQ+ culture, achievements and activism.
It was during 2021’s PPAI Expo Direct-2-You that Ed Hamner first heard about the possibility of being a member of PPAI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.
It is not surprising that many of the clients for whom that message resonates with also value the opportunity to work with companies with diverse ownership. But they want to see certification to back it up.
Although President Trump has targeted inclusivity efforts at both the federal level and private sector, promo pros counter that the data shows having a diverse workforce only strengthens businesses.
PPAI technology partner SAGE allows Association members to source products from thousands of industry suppliers. Users can filter the product search engine for ESG and diversity certifications, including:
In coordination with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Group, PPAI is working to make the promotional marketplace welcoming to all. What other culture and heritage celebrations would you like to see recognized throughout the year? Email us.
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