Fully Promoted (PPAI 240143, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 51 distributor, brought over 200 franchise owners, vendor partners and senior leaders together for its 2026 Annual Summit, themed “Raising the Bar,” from March 9-11 in Fort Worth, Texas.

“This year’s Summit was about evolution,” says Andrew Titus, president of Fully Promoted. “Over the past three years, we’ve strengthened our marketing tools, expanded education and training and enhanced our sales resources. Now it’s time to implement at a higher level. ‘Raising the Bar’ means refining our processes, strengthening operations and delivering a premium experience that truly differentiates Fully Promoted in the marketplace.”

The educational event concluded with an awards dinner and ceremony recognizing franchise owners who exemplify leadership, performance and commitment to excellence. Honorees included:

• Mentor of the Year:Alex Taggard (Newton, MA)
• Humanitarian of the Year:Hector and Miguel Leal and Team FP McAllen (McAllen, TX)
• Rookies of the Year:Amber Saddler and Kreig Johnson (Cincinnati, OH); Pete Anderson (Louisville, KY)
• Most Improved:Chad Dick (Lawrence, KS); Fernando & Cristina Bertero (Cleveland E/W, OH)
• Master Partner of the Year:Yousuf Sandeela (Canada)
• Team Players:Jeff & Dina Slain (Fishers, IN), Jeff Moffett (Overland Park, KS); Allen Landis (Lancaster, PA); Michelle Bottino (St. Charles, IL); Jim Palombo & Kathleen Mawanay (Oceanside, CA); Doug Jakobitz (Urbandale, IA)
• Millionaires Club Inductees:Grand Rapids, MI and Cleveland E/W, OH ($1 Million); Fully Promoted of Southern NH and Albuquerque, NM ($2 Million); Mendota Heights, MN ($3 Million)
• Years of Excellence Honorees (20 Years):Wyandotte, MI; Carlsbad, CA; Gahanna, OH; Canton, OH
• Vendor of the Year:SanMar
• The Rock:Robert & Tina Pouliot (Raritan, NJ); Bill Reilly and Jocelyn Hechtl (Mendota Heights, MN)
• President’s Award:Spencer Coleman (Wasatch Back, UT); Garrick Jacobi (Boise, ID)
• MVP Award:Garrick Jacobi (Boise, ID)
• Hall of Fame Inductees:Dan & Maude Swearingen (Arbutus, MD); Michelle Monhollen and Robert Steffek (Centerville, OH)

Pop! Promos (PPAI 564497, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 45 supplier, has earned a Gold EcoVadis rating, placing the company among the top-performing organizations globally for sustainability.

This recognition reflects Pop! Promos’ strong commitment to ethical business practices, environmental responsibility and social impact across its operations and supply chain. The Gold rating not only validates its ongoing sustainability efforts but also reinforces trust with clients seeking responsible partners. Pop! Promos remains dedicated to continuous improvement and driving meaningful, measurable progress toward a more sustainable future, the firm says.

Antera Software USA (PPAI 452579) welcomed industry leaders to its headquarters on March 12 for its Community Connected Open House.

Under the theme “Upgrade Your Professional OS,” the event provided attendees with actionable insights aimed at removing operational friction and accelerating business growth. The day featured a lineup of distinguished speakers who addressed critical phases of the business lifecycle:

• Bill Peterson (Peak Sales Advisory Group) discussed accelerating the lead-to-quote cycle to close deals faster.
• Tony Panega (Fiserv) presented “From Handshake to Bank Account,” focusing on bridging the gap between sales and revenue.
• RJ Hagel (The Promo CMO) led a “RevOps Friction Audit” to help businesses identify and resolve internal operational hurdles.
• Jessica Solon (Avalara) shared strategies for growing sales territories while maintaining strict tax compliance.

“There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing our community in one room, sharing ideas and building the future together,” says Amy Rabideau, vice president of client and community engagement at Antera Software USA. “The opportunities ahead of us – whether it’s streamlining order processes or connecting workflows – are limitless.”

Canadian Solutions for Business (PPAI 822117, Standard-Base) has announced that Mike Weir has joined as senior account executive / solutions specialist.

Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the print and promotional products industry, Weir has served as a primary consultant for regional stakeholders across Atlantic Canada and led end-to-end product development for milestone campaigns.

“My mission is simple: to provide the most seamless order process possible from beginning to end,” Weir says. “I’m excited to join Canadian Solutions for Business and serve as a strategic partner to my clients, helping them find the right solutions and achieve their goals effectively.”

Atlantis Headwear (PPAI 753003, Standard-Plus) has served as a sponsor of the Triveneto Hike & Fly Championship, a paragliding and lightweight mountaineering competition held in Triveneto, Italy.

Atlantis supported the championship by providing caps gifted to all participants. This sponsorship reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to purpose-driven initiatives that embody its values, the firm says.